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' ! oa ‘ ; — ee Lai rs . ; sgsf 21a ‘ ~ PeSS SE fer FG ; ( Peer ae ee i ‘ oy e é 2 ’ ; , ae a ee. ty ‘ | ig ge Fe: 1 ray ° gue Pa] eect, ¢ i rt gs age year ee ge ~ Pe ie we ee ae eed — ot ¢ ‘ne LIBRARY OF THE MUSEUM OF COMPARATIVE ZOOLOGY 35,7713 . BEQUEST OF WILLIAM BREWSTER Dee A, 19.20. 5 ‘ : A ee Re eae £ ~t al 7, a fi i Sa Svea i am if j ial r ered) RECREATION A MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO EVERYTHING THE NAME IMPLIES VOLUME VI. JULY, 1897, TO DECEMBER, 1897 G. O, SHIELDS (Coquina), Editor and Manager oe NEW YORK 19 WEST TWENTY-FOURTH STREET 1897 INDEX TO VOLUME VIL. Ps ‘¢ With One Long, Silent Stroke She Glided into Mid-Stream.’’ Frontispiece........ HARRY WATSON Pocahontas in Pnvland., Ulustrated 5. 0. 0. cities nce no's cieteon lec elelals ole viene sisieclssaisicsevsiswevwncuess) oe Leg Ge How the Big Ram Was Killed. Illustrated .... 0.0.2.0... 2c eee c cece ctw eee ceee tens rene cece eee F..W. S. My Twenty-two Point Buck. [Illustrated ............ cee cee cece eee eee eee e eens nee F. D. HULBURT The First Day of the Chicken Season ..... 2... .-.ccccc ssc c cece selec wets sensed secscesenaes A. B. COWIE Goose Shooting in Colorado. IIlustrated.... ....... 26. cee eet eee cece eet rene teen tne e eee W. E. KING Am GOOUMING IAT ae UNSER ALEC. cs whys sate alerew es cteistomteies ole o aid 'siaelehs v erbsithctctarole a = sielela esis biel ave» NELSON YARNALL aa BIsnine Story.” (Poem:)-dillustrate@i.f 725. 2s 72% setiecle do? Bk eee, | Gees Capt. H. P. BECKWITH ME RENO HICyCle pune, | LIlUStrateds 5 ioe oss 2b pisiermaty fouedls aleve niditiclainuls aie ia eae “lala WALTER I. SHAY Miya See unten sicANGAS sou MINITSEtTAte dng iaeinrs fan fasteieleiol! seieloye cpeletolwnlelslgeine so \< GEN. F. W. BENTEEN mueuGowNoy-SaVvVersion ofethe: Prodigal, Soni. soss.6026 a5 Sek mene tones en inne segeaacie ae Pony BILL NS DEINO ee POET) ereitererebetee ats aeiaa eee soe Sitti Mot eleinieys WAAR ec le a emis, Udltclelelevee “10 9.6 ow sisiaie = W. T. JONES SEN ra ADDO Diveerars ici apne lclal> as ap Teese ae ie RLS RTS, SOE ey a chal share a afeie 05 /2ie a,c) ole ahos Os Sepa evetealplevaie A. W. Dimock HOOVEL SeRanel. cost neater son leeeeees FUER er RARE ce pe GCI HIE STR Ne EAE ieee ee Jas. HANKS SEOIUHT Ce ONC Nee -DIUNIGely= tase. Neato atta Lies code Serine ate ays wotvemiclsid ce Matake'e sabe SPs eeene: ciate Sat A. D. CurTIS MVR AW Ka BASU iors teh sore ce evne tint ste is och ecicicte, wrave a ice tae epee ER make Aceh eae Seach re lhe/ teres notes waite. igtainied S. T. EARNS Po Piscatonyabvolutiona7: a(eoem:)) ellllustrated:tocs. sees. aa coe cere eecisve cad on selses FRANK E. PAGE A Hard Ride in the Mountains................ PEERS SA Pe tale ec EW hak RIAL ok 35, oS a iclete ye Geay Rabbib SHOOtIng in) Kansas es bse e shoes sees AA IAA RRR e Soe ANC eee AA ETS Seep eee A. W. BITTING BoOMesOidaGulse i lustrated ssa scars cielo le oleraielarabain aves State atta ola eee eid wale CAPT. PHILIP READE, U.S.A. ‘*He had White’s Right Arm in his Capacious Mouth.’’ Frontispiece......-......... BERT CASSIDY PRES ROG GI ZZ Le eae a octet dois ral ee Octet so ion ee coh amet e Dear i a Ws GEORGE W. KELLOGG ene Contessions of LbynxaCanadensis.. Iflustrateds) 2505.22 seme vies e be node eel ne oe ....W. E. CARLIN OME VIGUNET ehaAkerUnemWiNCClP AWAY: 1 -iacsrccie Sa ihacldin stoner Cte clas roe haitlolee, he ens ae. OLD SONG Our Alaskan Exploring Expedition. Up the-Stickeen. Illustrated........................ A. J. STONE RE OLe seer UStTALe ema mEe epi accrc. & os, cece arate coe ote ss SOS ee ee 2 5 Sree H. A. HorRTON RECHLA PE Ui aOR CAMS Me UIStE ATC Gas 92: 5 serpents So kote ee Ee eee Oe cae ee Yad Ded Fe PER A ECO CeOOSE welMISEEAGCO: Si2.00 Se eran tel eas, ted toa BERT ee nae bate fae W. E. Bemis PE MCRUEAIBIOS er GEIALC ae rfc ores alo hoeitclan wince Mee Se oe Pas Oe Gx D. C. BRADEN meneanniscence of Bultalo: Days. * Illustrated... .. 0.2 <2. ce ee. Capt. H. ROoMEYN, U.S.A. Pe Am ae SeFPEZest NUtsSt Atl sone ss ae cicndacecce eeeg eens Oo eee GEORGE G. CANTWELL Ree OhE OHNO, Py eee hs, tere se lates ward) eth ee Ri SARs Lan rks Nl oid Maj. E. R. P. SHURLY, U.S.A. infthe. Land’ of the Shag..°......5.....2. LsveSiSigla Ate Heesetetae s wholtncerelorel cotrgate ete, are) SOMME eae VS ac SIP F. J. CHURCH Hishine AH. LHeLWountains Of Maryland. :. 0.02.0 2-dcc2 oa. ncak coedns goes oe ene ee he on ok L. L. LITMAN MatMed MM RENO AN YON. (LOGI) 25425. 5 22.3 aco ls ko Ab Hee a nee ee es JAMES HANKS SRV GUICAT Ay Le AIM eee COSI) |. areas toh. cra. eicimle miele eae at SSS PR ORE EO be Wee JOHN V. COLE SE eTNETELOLe skp ped bs? rOntispleCes & «wee fe se satel cle o etsinise 2 cise eee as ae Yass BERT CASSIDY Howe neysDidNne cH beara the By Gr Steen oo is ees Shoe cc cid «clove, ais spe as pin eho Se eee ee oe J. B. JENNETT swhen Diana Gets Her. Gun.” (Poem)? -llustrated 5. sisi 55 Jecbk Se ca- fe csie Salo ee eack STERN RAKOFF WorksortHe ;S wane sae iStrate disc swtr ashen foe oo orci ene SSO EO node cies oc eS Ges asec eee sald darts Ja2DS-P; An Autumn Horseback Trip. Illustrated............... een Ota rs aisle Wad ie AT ee tee an an J. F. GorDoN fhe Opening of the Season: = 2... 222-20 oss os Fade Be eS ee a Pig witucee cacti R. B. BUCKHAM AVG VClEGR ACG uNVAGIT AO EQUEl Sea. cs Suen Piste roe ee cio ok mo eronialoniaoee Soho cesietet Sie Miss C. H. THAYER SE BCMIVIUISICUOIMDNE WH OOUS Ninpaahet sie 02 ly Angina igre = ini ola Sein nimi pin MARGUERITE TRACY PERC EC OH ae Gites Vote Cs hee oe Paces en es a Po ae She ei kee Hon. S. B. McManus 35 The New Sport.’ Bait-Casting for Pox-Terriers!). 920 eee ce os eee ee Pee Oe ee eee Frontispiece The Willecs™ Milustrated . 7. eo eee ats ece sere meee i Sia eleloje ete Ria elas ete ate ais WILMotT TOWNSEND 255 The Mongolian; Pheasant. Milustrated «5.2 4.2297). .7 es cree eee eee ae ere eee G. M. MILLER == 258 The Salmon?'s ‘Rival. o2.. shea so bocce Seance oe ae ee eer EE ELE eee eee aKa: C. F. HOLDER 260 A Day anche Adirondacks: ./2.... 5 scene eee oe sen eee Se eee EET EEEE. Ks AS a oa J. RODEMEYER, JR. 263 An, Ideal iCamp sy i(Poem) oo. Poe Soe teh bee Sache PAC dees ee ete oe Eee ee eee GPs 265 A League of American Sportsmen.......................--- eee fe te ars ersten ee RALPH D. LYDECKER 266 BIKANS MOUIBASS 42)o%,c1c a is), sa vice a sass aeatags © ore eae eee DERE ae he eee oe ae oe es W. W. BLACKWELL 269 AU BearvHuntiin: the Trinity, Mountains. | .08 i. Se see ds eee eee eee H. C. CROCKER 271 Unkno war ronene UrY:. \cistl = 2s coe cisterns estate oe aro aimee wiih bose eee a ne ee eee WILL SCRIBBLER 273 A WABLET DAY ES (SPOUUs to «nek aoe saesic ele cutee Ueee Tante b ake eee OR ere Oe Wm. GERARD CHAPMAN, JR. 277 ALITY MCAMND eitate cis lecer visi eistein'e 55 itee ose Ee Eee De ET Ae Ae hist ber Gosbo 155. Dr. E. B. Davis 278 ASS COMANCHE MAA A 5 Sas sie) + sic ie lois: scofe o Siale 1 SSI SVe SIS AIC IEE Sn oe RET ct Oe Sere nn ea Capt. C. J. CRANE 279 On Croatan.......... sioia la bverbis wie. k bi SahSi ot era w aratatel Sie epctattel ce ere Rater reo en RSIS CTA rece Re Ne a E. J. MvERS 281 RECECALIOUMUEOENI) noe esse «Ute okie nbs else oe OE es oe On NGL OS BetH Day 285 Bikdandseedustrated) a. os iin 2) Bee ok Gea ae eee eee re a PECL ee be ta eRe ERNEST SETON THOMPSON 286 PHC WALD eB TeAK Waters e. - o's. a). elect tek ey Bieces con eee ss oie eae RE eRe MARGUERITE TRACY 290 wine: Copper River Councny... -. i. 2 42 io oe ane Wleaiedioee ns Oh beta mise Soe eR eee Eee eee .L. L. BALES 291 The Wolf Question.. Epw. L. Munson, L. A. HUFFMAN, Vic SMITH, GEO. B. MCCLELLAN, M. P. DUNHAM 293 ‘¢ When the Wind Began to Blow Again I Would Sit Down and Slide in the Snow’’............... Frontispiece Hunting Mountain Sheep ina Snow-storm. Illustrated......................-.--5. Capt. S.A. LAWSON —_ 339 SPEECH SO KACIN St se Gi Weikeew un gi edign cbeeuk ce epee opine aerh EPR ere? oan ne Le ett a tae A.M. ANDERSON = 3341 Deerins the Coast Range.../. 22. 0's. = csi ae Me Gee see eee eee key POM AER Ee DANIEL ARROWSMITH = 343 Memories ofia Quail Hunt... 0... occ sec an cere scsi w case ones e armen teem seers ee een ehe Ee eee G. E. B. V5 inthe: Shin-Oaks Of ;TEXaS 6 ic sien chtceelel sed oem) ieee eewelee Piss sala wade ha ok eae se JouN C.CASPARIS 347 Shootme:- an Albania. .o2¢ 2. finch woes ced a tanta cece nme CoM benee reas D. G. CARY-ELWES, F.S. A. 349 * Phe Chiricahu Hounds .)2. 0.6/6 ose hers laiele «/eicleewae een eine ete ale hee ae ete La: A..Eiy CAPRON;/U.'S. As” “355 The Indian and ‘the: Deer. fe... 36th kee Rhee os beet ee Sel ee eee hee eee OLDY SILVER WiPly 353 Grousean New Hampshire; 00): eh se toler ae orcas eto niet one ere rd hiaNGtelp Gueko aie oa eia Oa Oct OLD BILE (355 In:the Bitter, Root Mountains. Ulustratedste ete ete ieee ee H. S. GARFIELD, M. D. 357 Tn Barly SD Ay Sirti ace srg LacGie Sele Care Sauer ote ND Suara Neate nal ee hlta faye ete oe aa taretoe bE oR GEO. HAYDEN 359 Av Raid by; the Kaowasic e521: cic oo 2 SS AO See sic cree te lati se eile cow eeTe te aie pe are as Ce ree ee een T.C. AUSTIN 361 A Grizzly.and a-WMuzzle-loaden:: 355052 c detcte sacle vcelviae ae ciicion Serio ras Cae ee Ee eeeeE A. PLUMMER = 363 Notesion. Makine Bird SKINS \ 2%. scien ieiiats ware nie eee ee ett al ee Oe EL ee Eee F. E. FLEMING 365 FOXxes inthe Bis Swampy oo o..% suis \e svieis ce veh ois stereleserw ores Wik grates wis whe cae gta Cece ae ieee eareree C. P. FRANKLIN . 367 Grandfather’s: Wish2, (Poetn) soy ose n aids oielectece Sele micah bree ook meee sa beet en See eer eee J. C. Briees 368 Elkland, III. Illustrated..... a Pateliaja joie rs ela aial=foveicleie es seRy ects labeiate slaps oustereieteows re cranes ERNEST SETON THOMPSON 369 AGmEE On AIC ICE Blo ii ois 5 oe sores od See cae ce eeaidoeitiek a eel ee anise eee eee PETER AWICK 372 (im Adtamn Time.?2/ (Roem) sca. ey fa Wind San Gone eee eee eee Oe EE ee eee “*OLANCHA ”’ 374 The Wolk Question "2. 54-5. oo Hon. B. B. Brooks, Hon. HORACE BEACH, OTTO FRANC, and others 375 While Sitting in the Blind. (Poem)................ Borg Sreleataaeabeniote wien asa aie e & erate arate FRANK C. RIEHL 379 On the Chalkat Pass yey kbs ke osha ook othe oe ee awl ao eam re ee oe rae rarer ae Harry L. SuyDAM 412 = Lumberne Away -Across the Bench Lands”? oom. 222. cee emer ene eee eee eee eee Frontispiece A Ram and Some Grizzlies. Illustrated............... Eee CIT Sv DCRR vty ator, Hon. L. A. HUFFMAN 423. A Rangeley Vacation... lusttated®. 1:4 2 cc23 23 222 vis. pa doe soma ie ae Aa ae oe tenn rerepes C. J. HALPEN 425 Amonetowa Ouails.) | Miustrated). 37. c-1:-sra-c eee eta ERP eee eine Ge See ie eto: E. A. JOHNSON 427 SOAtiISea.??) | (Poem)s WMlustrated’.. oc eee Ee rs Oe Ce vo ss cael pats ETHEL BROWNING 430 Watching. \Tilustrated’. 2.0. ss. Pee sac cum camels ato sitteisne Sictare lee ier ntes ieee e Sela ie eee ee E. W. RoBINS 431 Chicosmelliinstratedigeed <2ssassceid case eee ceeies sb 16 Sisk aie sats ROPE Maret ca che tects LURES seuararete sya B. C. BROOME 436 Hunting: with a Camera:: Ilustrated?.: 3.5.55. Lee hese eee e eee Seen ene ee W.E.CARLIN = 441 The Timmer-Doodle. [Illustrated....... RECO RGR nt Oe AO eae ERNEST SETON THOMPSON 445 Where are the Wild Pigeons?..................... ad Sibel aa eee cree Atos Rae ear od STANLEY WATERLOO 451 “Hog Kalin? 22? © (Poem), -sces ccs cep cee hke ae pioee Pele Leet eee cic Sie aateinoee Eee W.H.NELSON 454 A Cart, Load-of Geese. Illustrated... 2 5k) cece ae Seis ae fee ice a neiniclee Pisses SIS om tees cle eee tee eens 455 Elkland ely) Wilustratedis co ec.nscas Wace ecieoe ARLE ee Sb, UNE, eM ceases ..-.. ERNEST SETON THOMPSON 456 Cayuva Take ‘Coons. 2.) eyo Ee Ak a ies ate are ntaie poe line pone oiele Iain kh sys ereneielin a pote ets eaeneteeete Lou SMITH 457 Pierre’s) Stratagem ys. 285. can5 2S a a an a eae ce cere eee ace H. D. LEADBETTER 458 The Wolf Question............... Ho AA chad Sea SOND as aes Rhee ek pete eR aka or aatal os obs W.A. CAMEROS and R. HOWES 460 A vRemarkable: Shot2: .: soc Woe eee DAE ER it roe Soe en hee one cee Hon. W. A. RICHARDS 464 For a League of American Sportsmen........... Sale Secteciee bicle & celblos tcc Stem ene Ce eels Re eve ener nae 465 Arrest of a Navajo Indian Murderer............ ...... Pek darkelos olka Are ees Lt. E. H. PLUMMER 469 My Pirst: Buitalo'. . oo. ALU Ree Re Rs oe OR ERR Gs oie eee ee ee CONRAD HANEY 472 Woodcock and Snipe in Nova Scotia a0) 4 DMG UM se wick a Sel eee ee ee H. AUSTEN 474 Our ‘Alaskan Exploring Expedition. 3. v25 5605. 5. oaks else pin os tie gee eb s ee eee eee A. J. STONE 476 Canvasbacks and TOLrapiN 32.) p. Lok See eee cee ES eee Here ae ate PET Oe CoL. FRED MATHER 478 The Successful Rearing of English Pheasants................ cece ceee cqeceees cer atecces Percy SELOus 480 Canpe Sketches, Ul oo... 2 dc ees ee epee Bae Te eee ee cles tere siaeetivieek onic hls senor BD. 15: GOLEr ey4on On White River... 2/000... hb a ee es ne J. M. CAMPBELL 483 Up Mount Katahdita. 2. u 2. fcc en ved eh oe Beale oo Hada GME ose oe Eee eee eee ee F. S. CRABTREE 484 From the Game Fields........ 43, 127, 211, 298, 380, 485 Publisher’s Department...... 82, 166, 250, 332, 415, 507 Fish and Fishing............. 545 140}'224, 308.393, 493), \ Ble yclin@.. o\.\= seein bist eine 73, 157, 241, 325, 407, 508 Guns and Ammunition........ 60, 145, 229, 313, 397, 497. Canoeing.....:.. aa ata lors Rts tals eaeRMe TEE 329, 410, 510 WaturalSHistory pee). jcteckie 67; 151, 233) 3173/403;'502 .. BOOK WNOLICeS 2p nunc e sie see ay 76, 160, XXi, 413, 515 Editor Ss Comenaccas serteuec ea 72, 156, 238, 323, 406, 506 Amateur Photography........ 79, 162, 247, 335, 419, 571 PAGE ane JULY, 1897 Tag mm: Copyright, 1897, by CANADA LYNX Se ee yee ; SW) 17, “wy ees Ui. BG Wi 4 = . ¢, Mm i bonita AN Wa aU ote of FEo | SS PUBLISHED BY G. 0. SHIELDS (COQUINA) 19 WEST 2471p ST. 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HULBURT 12 Tie Hirst Day, Gi the Chicken SCASOMen pei. «few careclns views we ce. Be tate ks Maas 3 ses Ae be LOO WIE 5 Goose Shoots in Colorade.” WlwStraved ene ce ie cece ven ain tenance esha aees veer eet aon W. E. K1nG 19 AS GOMER GAN on p Mis tire LaCliee a4) siaia sons «Meter Seas wala didisle Ust Palelolebincs eco L YELSON YARNALL 20 CAM nRISHINCEStOnyercm (eOerain)) MMIS trate Clit sepercnees srelelsel=l=/>ir1cle «'n\oPe old o's a'eiuiels Carr. H. P. BECKWITH 22 TPHETRENLEOUEICY Cle: SUUGn MU LTS GLALECL srry sie amir an Panne aMen sete mo) alle ino 0'e/ein\ stele’ 6 cc es He WALTER I. SHAY 23 Nive vaste Hunteamuicansic a, Uilustratedhina. 22-0). ceedteapies dewieiee= © « Poti ay Air GEN. F. W. BENTEEN 27 MHnerCoWPOyASMVeELslOUNOD UlEME LOGICAL SON han wns. .cia deeiepretit cehe aim ol) sisis” ocle tm cain dowe eae) Pony BILL 31 SoA LENE On easeee (IOGIIT )metack avery cis areticavereMcvsiere< sbaje Seabebarets erase eh SCE PME ol ofa clei 35 oe slelelecs lererers W. T. 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PHILIP READE U.S.A. 41 BLOMIREHe GAM pPICldS .4). 26 deans seek tie oe 1 SiC. dt a ne oie i te) nie aes Sn 73 STivearre Ets niiaee 25s a Seca iart tei stenetiga © 4 \ ere GAN MPADZ TIO MEALS. oe he ee ce kee ere aerate seh 75 Guns and vAMMuUnItIONs o3.0.2- neta eon GOjl LBOOKNOLICES So 5.2 oe eta ee eet aee oe Crees 76 IVAGUGALMEI SE Otayer te ticre'elsieeineratucicle- oe ae hoe avorsrel ees G7APAMa ten nOLoorapliyis /.. en ecb aeeelsale eee - 79 Editor’s Corner.........-- WM IS, 3 hn anon ea A 72| Publisher’s Department...... PA ie oe eae 82 Entered as Second-Class Matter at New York Post-Office, Oct. 17, 1894. VL AS~A fm ALI I AIT Hon. Thomas Marshall Mayor of Keithsburg, Il. WINNER OF Grand ©.) American Used DU PONT SMOKELESS POWDER E. 1. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Sa NOT: 1V RECREATION. I ——— THE & 2 tt MARLIN FIRE ARMS GO. 2% et NEW HAVEN, GONN, 2 % 2 A Good Repeating Rifle— ‘cx everyday use is the Marlin Model, 1892, 32 calibre. 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(Exact size of 1% ounce tube) It is clean and we know of no preparation of which such a - small quantity will do so much work. It is the best lubricant for Bicycle Chains { Never gums and Bearings Never drips Never grows rancid as it is easy and clean to apply r 09.000 09.00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00.00 00 00 00 00 00 09 09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00000000 Sy $4 ounce collapsible tubes 15c. Put up in ) 3 ounce collapsible sae 25c. poundcans . . «. « 75c. 00 00 00 00.00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0000 000000 enteeet 0000000000 7 co o co co o cs —J 3 o Put up only by THE MARLIN FIRE ARIS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. vi RECREATION. @ TScsccece OOD — SHING A Critical Moment ALONG THE PICTURESQUE ERIE > Let Us SU EStoovree The Delaware River For Salmon, Bass and Wall-Eyed Pike Greenwood Lake For Bass, Pike and Pickerel and the hundreds of trout streams and lakes men- tioned in our little book on fishing, which will be mailed on application SP D. I. ROBERTS « Gen’l Passenger Agt. 21 Cortlandt St.. New York Fishing on the Picturesque Erie RECREATION. CN a er Hair JK Underwear: ee |} Soft and velvety to the most sensitive skin \ || The best safeguard to health in our climate ' } For Men, Women and Children The perfected result of years of experience Write for tllustrated booklet. 4] ROOT MFG. CO., 1 Greene St., NEW YORK Underwear ANT laa Se Seema on — eae yar eS st ws oe : 4 “ S Be. Ne fs: y ‘. 4 eee ; 5 | & a a! ' WHAT USE plicit directions, without a is a road map, or the most ex- CYCLOMETER to show exactly how far you have ridden. y IT 1S DUST PROOF, WATER PROOF, POSITIVELY ACCURATE. y The Veeder has banished all cther forms of cyclometer, and its success has aroused imitations that resemble it only in appearance. Be sure your purchase bears the name that assures perfection-~ VEEDER. At all Dealers. WEIGHT, I 07. Booklet Free. VEEDER MFG. CO., Hartford, Conn. Ne ee ee ay Ns Se OO ee eee eee Price, $1.50. SN oe a te A CLUB pUNICH! fy CL A SCIENTIFICALLY COM- POUNDED ARTICLE, MADE ONLY OF THE VERY CHOIC. 4 EST MATERIALS, AND ') READY TO SERVE IN A MIN- I) UTES NOTICE; JUST THE || THING FOR AN AFTERNOON: ) TEA, EVENING- PARTY, seem! YACHT OR PICNIC. IT MAKES aoaet eee | ENTERTAINING EASY. Zi | PREPARED AND GUARANTEED BY 9 GF geal Gro, “HARTFORD, NEWYORK, LONDON. ‘As Delightful to Drink as | it’s easy to make. Fill bowl with ice, pour contents of bottle over same—it’s ready for use. Fora delicious Claret Cup, add one pint of good Claret to one quart of Club Punch. Fruits in season may be added. UNEQUALED ATTRACTIONS —=—ai>- ion Paciiic ARAVA ARIRIRAr FOR TOURISTS It traverses the Grandest Scenery of the Rocky Mountains, and reaches all the Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Mid-Continent. eoRras Sportsmen 82 SI ities along this line game worthy of their skill, such as Bear, Mountain Lion, Coyotes, Elk, Deer, Ante= lope, Mountain Sheep, Feathered Game of all kinds. And everywhere are Beautiful Streams well stocked with Trout, For Gun Club Rules, Game Laws, and any tin- formation relative to localities for Hunting, or for enformation in regard to the UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM, call on or address any General or Traveling Agent of this Company. R. TENBROECK, Gen’l Eastern Agent, 287 Broadway, New York City E. DICKINSON, EK. L. LOMAX, Gen’l Manager, Gen’! Pass. & Tkt. Agt., Omaha, Neb. Vill RECREATION. The Carlsbad OF AMEPLICA ine gesownes At SOUTH POLAND, MAINE 44 .Poland Spring Spa Is the foremost of American Spas, rivalling the older mineral springs of Europe. POLAND WATER is known and valued everywhere. It is prescribed by leading physicians all over the United States and Canada. BERG tr omeriennteen sas eterna at otcn aS AON BONERS POLAND SPRING HOUSE Every great liner that crosses the ocean carries POLAND WATER as part freight. It is shipped to South America, to Mexico, to the continent of Europe, Egypt, India, to every country in the civilized world. Agencies are maintained in the leading American cities, the principal one being that in New York, where alone the annual sales amount to a million of gallons. ; The POLAND SPRING HOTEL is one of the finest in the world. A beautiful pamphlet, giving full information, will be sent on application to HIRAI RICKER & SONS (Inc.) A EAE BiAee CUR, as Poland Spring, South Poland, Maine RECREATION. ix GAS ENGINE & POWER CO. wit_ CHARLES L. SEABURY & CO., Buitaers of The Only Naphtha ... Launch... High-class Steam Yachts, Sail Yachts, Electric Launches, Dinghys, Gigs and Yacht Tenders, Seabury’s Water Tube Boilers, Marine Engines Storage Basin and Ship’s ways. Overhauling of all kinds promptly done. Charters and Insurance. Boats bought and sold On commission Oh. O° VOTO a Oks & Pe e e ° ¢ ° e e e CORRESPONDENCR Send ten cents in stamps for catalogues, to downtown office, SOLICITED... . 50 BROADWAY, or to factory at MORRIS HEIGHTS, New York City RECREATION. ST PAUL” MINNEAPOLIS | I= LIMITED EXPRESS © a - AND } MINNEAPOLIS} Burlington i oe So . 2 7 4 ee ile Buvington Route mes) pe | © HL Route Burlington Aout Burlington Rout BEST LINE BEST LINE Sar CALIFORALA) Burlington - Aout BEST LINE BEST LINE | {MONDNAF TEXAS} ante Fy? { sLatny is or Noeutes’ | ja atssquerque tess. t \ z i RECREA LION. xi AN OUT-DOOR ARTICLE ap Eee came into our office yesterday to buy a Gramophone. Casually we asked him how he happened to get interested in our talking machines. He replied as follows: “Several days ago I was in Washington, D. C., walking down Pennsylvania Avenue at about 14th Street, when I noticed a crowd of people standing on the sidewalk, apparently interested or listening to something. As I approached, I heard a voice singing ‘Ben Bolt’ in a mar- velously distinct and pleasing manner. A little knot of people were looking across the broad expanse of Penn- : sylvania Avenue (which at that point is over one sity A hundred feet) at a sec- ond story window, from which protruded the small horn of found to be the listened for a few heard this wonder- which I afterward Gramophone. I moments, and I ful machine play Piano, sing a an opera, and ular songs of the tinctly hear and the words, I then vestigate it, and small machine run the Banjo, the baritone solo from severalofthe pop- day. I could dis- ae understand all took pains to in- ‘found that this by clock work, : Ee simple and not liable to get out of = ea order, cost but $25.00, and that I could pur- g chase as many records pleased, at 60 cents each up my mind then and from time to time as I or $6.00 per dozen. I made there, that I would purchase one of those machines when I returned to New York, and I am aor here to do so.” 28 It is the above statement MAUD FOSTER that causes us to lay before the readers of “Recreation” the fact that the Gramophone is a sum- mer outdoor entertainer. You can hear the strains of the full brass band on a still summer evening, hundreds of feet from the veranda. Everyone going away for the summer should provide themselves with one of these marvelous instruments, to enter- tain and amuse their friends. The illustrations herewith show two of our most captivating artists ; | they are tull of fun and frolic. We will send you exptess prepaid, upon a complete outfit with antee satisfaction, and not do all that is may return same receipt of price, $25.00, two records. We guar- if the machine does represented, you to us within twenty- paying the express Express charges East of the Rocky accompanies the ments are sent cash accompanies NATIONAL (RAMOPHONE COMPANY BILLY GOLDEN four hours, simply charges. 2 et ee paid to any point Mountains, if Cash order. All ship- C O. D. unless order. Send for catalogues. 874 BROADWAY, NEW YORK X1i RECREATION. (i) a he Hh ee Hf em 4) ee 44 coe 4 § Com 6 4) em 6 4 6 em ¢-) ) ee +b ee 1 (ee fH (- ee 4) ( Coe (+4 ¢ eee i : : . Genuine Siberian Moose Hunting, Golf or | | ABSOLUTELY WATER-PROOF To THE Top. Walking Shoes NOTHING SO GOOD EVER PRODUCED BEFORE AT ANY PRICE. This is a Special line of Boots and Shoes in every way. Special water-proof leather, special anhydrous soles, special lasts of new design, special stitching, special lining, in fact, every point of shoe worth has been studied to give each special value. The result is a shoe as strong as steel, yet, pliable and soft as kid, graceful to the eye and easy on the foot, and will outwear any two ordinary shoes. The leather is the famous Siberian Moose. Costs more than any other, and guaranteed water-proof. The soles are of the best anhydrous oak stock, made water-proof by patented process. The stitching will not rip. The bottoms are hand-sewed with Barbour’s extra heavy water-proof flax. The uppers are stitched and then double-stitched with pure silk. Bellows tongues of the best Moose stock are used, making the shoes water- proof to the top. The linings are of finest russet calf-skin, adding warmth and strength. English Backstays, extra heavy eye= lets, ** Bull Dog’’ toes, Pratt Fast= eners, etc., etc. Every approved shoe point will be found in them. Price to all alike, $7.50 net. We also make a short boot, 12 inches high, at $8.50; a knee boot, ‘‘ Hunters Style,” lacing up the front, at $10.00, and a “Cavalry Style’’ boot, at $12.00, all with the same good points as the shoes. We expect a large out-of-town trade, and to quickly introduce this Jine we will, on the first I00 pairs, prepay expressage to any part of the United States or Canada, as the orders are received. HENRY C. SQUIRES & SON 20 Cortlandt _ Street New York 146 come $44) commen $44 (cee HY 1) comme |) comm) comme 4} comme ) -} comm 6 (}() orm (}) commas § 1) emma 9) emer 4) ecomcae 0 4}) cuz ) -) comme 64) comme }) cre} } came ff) cme 4) eum }) comms 4} comme 4) comme: 4} commen ¢ (comme 44 The cut is a photograph of our tan walking shoe after having been worn two months. j Sa EY ea | fh ecm Hp com 4G eee 99 came 0 rm 10 0 cme 0) 6-4 comme 6 came f 4 eee +} ermem - meen ¢ (- eoem t H RECREATION Xlil In All the World No Trip Like This O tour the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers would, under any circumstances, be a journey full of charm and interest ; but to make the round trip from Buffalo to Duluth by the magnificent steamships of the Northern Steamship Com- pany is to experience the most delightful 2,000 miles of travel it is possible to take. Starting from Buffalo at 9.30 P.M. on any Tuesday or Friday.during the summer sea- son, the route is through Lake Erie, touching at Cleveland early the next morning, and at Detroit that afternoon, passing through the ‘* Straits,” the beautiful Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair River by daylight, then into] Lake Huron and through the great inland sea, reaching historic Mackinack Island at 10.30 the second morning, thence up the ex- tremely picturesque St Mary’s River, dotted with full 5,000 islands, and passing through the ‘‘Soo”’ and its world-famed locks, all by daylight. The following night and day are spent on the vast expanse and in the invigor- ating atmosphere of Lake Superior, Duluth coming into sight as the evening shadows fall. After three quarters of a day in the Zenith City the return trip is made in the reverse order, so that the entire route is seen, going or coming, by daylight, and Buffalo reached at noon of the seventh day. ““Seven halcyon days of blessed rest,’’ worth a month’s ordinary vacation to the weary brain and tired body. While to this unequalled cruise for rest and health and pure enjoyment Nature has contributed so much that is grand and beautiful, nineteenth-century progress, as evidenced in the flourishing cities, summer resorts, and the immense commerce of the Lakes, has added that requisite so necessary to interest one, and so noticeably lacking in a mere ocean voyage. But it remained for the Northern Steamship Company to bring all within the experience of the tourist by a fleet of steamships which are to the Great Lakes what the finest hotels are to the most celebrated summer resorts. Zhe Northand The North West are, indeed, nothing less (and at the same time a great deal more) than great summer hotels afloat. Banish from your mind at once any idea of the “cabined, cribbed, confined ”’ quarters of the ordinary steamship, and re- place it with the picture of private parlors en suite, with bath, brass bedsteads, couches, easy-chairs, electric lights, etc., with state- rooms finished in Cuban mahogany. No freight is carried. Every precaution and every appliance known to marine archi- tecture of the very latest type, for the safety and the convenience of the passengers, are provided. The cuisine is equal in every respect to that of the finest hotels, while the appetizing air gives a zest to the enjoyment of the meals peculiar to this ozone-ladened atmosphere. The price of the round-trip ticket from Buffalo to Duluth and return is $29, less than 14 cents per mile. The price of berths, state- rooms, and suites of rooms varies, according to the location, capacity, and elegance, from $9 round trip. Meals are served a /a carte, so that their cost can be regulated by the passenger. The menu prices are moderate, and, liberal portions being served, two or more persons traveling together can materi- ally reduce the cost of each. Passengers wishing to make longer stops at Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinack Island, Sault Ste. Marie, or Duluth than is made by the steamship, can obtain stop-over checks good for the entire season. Connections are made at Duluth with the Great Northern Railroad, Northern Pacific Railroad and diverging roads, for all points farther west to Yellowstone Park, Great Falls, Helena, Butte, Pacific Coast cities and Pacific Steamship lines. Further particulars will be furnished by addressing I. M. BORTLE, Gen. Pass Agent, Northern SxS. €o.; Buifalo, N.-Y. W. C. FARRINGTON, Vice-President. Or any railroad ticket agent, or the follow- ing agents of the Northern S.S. Co.: Boston, Mass., 21r Washington St., W. A. Seward, Gen’! Agt. Chicago, Ill., 220 S. Clark St.. W. M. Lowrie, Gen’l Agt. Pass. Dept. Cincinnati, O., Fifth and Walnut Sts., W. J. Byrth, Gen’l Agt. Cleveland, O., 239 Superior St., D. J. Collver, Ticket Agt. Detroit, Mich., Foot First St., E. B. Clark, Gen’l Agt. Duluth, Minn., 432 W. Superior St., C. D. Harper, N. Pass. Agt. Minneapolis, Minn.. 300 Nicollet Ave., V. D. Jones, City P. & T. Agt. Montreal, Quebec, 1761 Notre Dame St., W. G. McLean, Tray. Agt. New York, N.Y., 375 B’way, E. D. Spencer, Gen’! Agt. Pass. Dept. Philadelphia, Pa., 42 So. Third St., A. C. Harvey, Dist. Pass. Agt. Pittsburg, Pa., 405 Fifth Ave., Delano Luce, Pass. Agt. St. Louis, Mo., 505 Olive St., W. J. Evans, Gen’! Agt. St. Paul, Minn., ro9 East Third St., W. J. Dutch, City P. & T. Ag*. Toronto, Ont., 2 King St., East, H. G. McMicken, Gen'l Agt. ae RECREATION. _- GHIGAGO. | New YorK, BOSTON, | oe DROP. US AP RECREATION. XV EE , ey FOR TH | ae Se = > ‘ = dy z — a i dy SS é ys y Ve % Gy - D 1, WOODBURYS SKIN ey FACIALSOAP SCALP p ...and... COMPLEXION Pure, Antiseptic, Medicinal The grandest combination known for curing a bad skin and protecting a good complexion. ‘Manufactured by Dermatologist John H. Woodbury, who has made the Skin, Scalp, and Complexion a study for over twenty- Six years. Woodbury’s Facial Cream being absolutely free from grease or oil of any nature can be used freely on the face or hands without causing a superfluous growth of hair. It is delightfully perfumed and an acquisition to the toilet. Woodbury’s Facial Soap contains the best Antiseptic known to Medical Science and will allay any irritation of the skin. — Its daily use will eradicate Blackheads, Freckles, and Pimples, and when used in conjunction with Woodbury’s Facial Cream will leave the skin clear, soft, and beautiful. They are sold everywhere. JOHN H. WOODBURY, Dermatological Institute Offices for the Cure of Skin and Nervous Diseases and the Removal of Facial Blemishes: New York, 127 W. 42d St.: Boston, {1 Winter St.: Philadelphia, 1306 Walnut St: Chicago, 163 State St. Address all letters to 127 West 42d Street, New York. A sample of either Woodbury’s Facial Soap or Facial Cream, with 132-page illustrated Beauty book, mailed on receipt of 10 cents by mentioning Recreation. XVI . RECREATION. © © G9e00000000— | SoGeoeeeecC—eGe r=VICTOR omc. er is recognized far and wide as the best league ball that money can buy Wh It is the only ball that conforms exactly to the yy. not specifications of the National League It is always uniform in size and shape Use the Tt will outwear any other league ball It is honestly made of the finest materials only Be Sst ? We make a specialty of Team Outfits— @ Uniforms, Bats, Mitts, and Gloves OVERMAN WHEEL CO. Makers of Victor Bicycles and Athletic Goods New York Boston Chicago Detroit Denver Pacific Coast: San Francisco Portland QOODOOGWDOWVODOGO GOOOOGGYOOOGOOWOOOOGOOYOWOYOOGOGOOGOYGOWOYOOWOGOOOQOOGHOVDOEGVOOOWOGOOOEWOOODOOOO BDHOMAAHAMHOANMAHHOMOOANAMNNHMOHOMOHOHNHOMHHHONHAMHHHOHHHONMHONHONONHHHHLHOOONNNHHHHOHONN® 1ONLNOLOONLNOLLNLOONLNLOONOOLNOONNLOLLLLLOOHHLLOLOLOHLLELlF ©) ©) 9 3 3 Pa va cH f ality aay ‘ ‘7 € ‘iL eeu ie | o “1 “ S, | ‘ » * bd Dawe.” ve \ “ i. Teal ‘ Mange! ia ~~ ‘ : va , i * . : , 1 4 ' A : b : 7 } . 4 F 7 iv ; ue a x . vi , ry’ - ‘ i > WAY i ‘t is 1 Py =, i z y i" “ 3 Ait oF ange 7 y of i iy orth fr a's ype Be an. id ; Mire: D INTO MID-STREAM.” LIDE os x ( SHE xX <4 © oz fy SILENT . A “WITH ONE LONG RECREATION. Volume VII. JULY, 1897, Number }. G. 0. SHIELDS (COQUINA), Editor and Manager. POCAHONTAS Je The chimes in the church tower, which were ringing the prelude to twelve, scattered their soft notes into the moonlit heavens. She was cold, very cold, and numb from lying long in her narrow cell. She threw off the damp winding-cloth and stood out from beneath the willow trees, in the light of the moon. It warmed her pale limbs. Two people were sitting by the river side, in the cool of the midsummer night. Their canoe, not far off, was held by its bow in the shore. “ They say Pocahontas was buried ovet there in the churchyard,” said one, thoughtfully. ‘“ Poor lady, she must have been tired enough of cities and captains and kings before she died.”’ “Times have changed since then,” said the other, softly. “* Pocahontas would lie more at rest by the old Brit- ish Thames if she knew that every day it swarms with canoes from her Amer- ican wilds, and that people here have grown to love out-of-doors as their forefathers did, and to live nearer to Nature.” As she heard this she stepped forth to the bank; stiffly at first, though warmed by the moon. Her feathers rose and fell along her back as she trod, and the white wampum on her leggins moved noiselessly. She stepped into thecanoe and sank on her knees in the bottom. With one long, i ENGLAND: C silent stroke she glided into mid- stream. She did not look back at her gravestone, white in the moonlight, nor at the two people on the shore; but swept on and on, stroke after stroke. The cities of men she forgot, and the kings and the warriors, for her knees were on the floor of the craft she loved, and in her hands was the paddle, as of old, in the Indian wilds beyond the ocean. The slow bell was tolling—seven— eight—. “ Look!” said one of the people on the bank, shuddering, and caught the other by the arm. “T see nothing.” “We will go to the inn,” the first went on; “fam trembling.” “Wait,” said the other. “‘ The canoe is gone. It must have drifted away. I will find it.” “T can not wait.—I saw it float away.—Come. I am cold.” The bell tolled—nine—ten—. The bow of the canoe struck the opposite shore. The Indian girl stepped lightly forth and drew it up on the grass. She was warmer now—dquite filled with the ghostly rays from the moon. The clock struck eleven, twelve, and then the vast silence of midnight fell upon the sky. Her hour had just begun. “Come,” said the watcher; “ come quickly. [I am trembling. The night air has chilled me.” AMATEUR PHOTO BY MYRA A. WIGGINS. HUNTING THE BIG HORN. ; Winner of First Prize in REcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Photo made with a Gundlach perigraphic lens. AMATEUR PHOTO BY W. L. RATHBONE. IN THE SWIM. Winner of Second Prize in REcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. AMATEUR PHOTO BY F. T. HARMON. GEE! Winner of Third Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Made with a Blair Camera, on a Stanley plate. 5 Pitted of a : i ‘ . ; > = AMATEUR PHOTO BY F. C. PEARRE. A BIG ONE AT LAST. : Winner of Fourth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Photo made with a Rochester Optical Co.’s Premo Camera, fitted with a Victor lens, on an Eastman Red Seal plate. nae’ ron Oe at ae ; 5 ae a me ALONE, PERHAPS. Winner of Fifth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. AMATEUR PHOTO BY D. M. BALI OU AFTER BLACK BASS. Winner of Seventh Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Made with a Premo Camera, on a Stanley dry plate. 7 AMATEUR PHOTO BY A. C. MELLETTE. AN AFRICAN HUNT. Winner of Sixth Prize in ReEcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. AMATEUR PHOTO BY J. T. GRAVES. A PORTRAIT STUDY. By Gas Light. ACETYLENE GAS IN PHOTOGRAPHY. One of the latest illuminants, for photo- graphic use, is acetylene gas, the spectral analysis of which shows identically the same range of colors as daylight. Only a year ago acetylene gas became a commer- cial commodity and it is but a few months since experiments were made to test the light for photographic purposes. One of the leading Chicago photographers tested the light and found that excellent negatives could be made with it, with almost the same speed as in daylight. Since then the Camera ite) RECREATION: Club, of St. Catharines, Canada, placed an installation of the gas in its studio (one of the finest equipped galleries in Canada) and has, for the past few months, been carrying on extensive experiments. Several of the members now assert that artistic and beau- tifully lighted portrait studies can be as readily made with this light as by daylight. Of course the gas is not powerful enough to allow snap shots, in the studio, as neces- sary for children or nervous people ; but for all adults who can allow from 3 to 5 seconds exposure magnificent results can be obtained. On the opposite page is shown a portrait study, made! by Mir. J. &. Groves) one lor Canada’s most expert amateur photogra- phers, using acetylene gas as the illuminant. It is altogether probable that the next few months will find acetylene gas introduced into every up-to-date gallery in the country, especially as an installation of acetylene costs but little and, used intelligently, it is as safe as any other gas. HOW Lib BiGehe Vie Was Thea: “T have killed a great many mountain sheep,” old Scotty MacDougall wrote from the Selkirks, to a friend in Tacoma, “ but this is the craftiest old ram I .ever under- took to corral. I have followed him no less than 500 miles, from one range to an- other. He has left the band and gone off by himself; and always when I get sight of him he is out of range, standing across on some peak, looking at me. “JT have tried many long shots at him; have seen the snow fly, close to him, at times; but have never yet hit him. I have had to almost stand my old 40-90 Ballard on end to make it reach that far’ (meaning he had to hold so high above the game). Finally, after the old man had been after this sheep 2 or 3 months, he wrote again: “Well, at last I’ve got the old Ellick! I’ve had a of a time following him. I’ve grown 20 years older, and my hair has turned white, on the trail of the old Turk. How did I get him, you ask? Well, it was this way: ‘“T had been after him so long he seemed to have got disgusted with life—tired, poor, and pretty well worn out; so he did not travel so far, when I jumped him, as for- merly; but would sneak up among the highest peaks and glaciers and hide. So I was able to get closer to him. Still, I could get only a glimpse of him; then he would be out of sight again. The only time I could ever see him standing was when he was safe across some great canyon, out of range. Then, as long as I would stand and look at him, he would not move; but the minute I undertook to make a sneak, or to back track, so as to make a circle, he was off. Then, when [I got over near where I had seen him, he would be back on some other peak, near where I started from, looking for me to come up where he had been. “Well, I got gray headed thinking how I could fool him. My partner hunted with me several days. Then he got disgusted and quit; for when 2 of us hunted, this old Ss: ram would keep right on the jump and would travel clear out of the country with- out stopping; never giving us a chance to make a sneak on him. “Finally one day, after I had travelled about 20 miles after him, always to see him just out of range, I was plumb worn out, and had about made up my mind to quit him. I was away up on a peak, sitting on a rock taking a smoke and looking at old: Ellick. (i had named him Smart Ellick.) He was across on another peak, as usual, about 500 yards away, looking at me and taking a nip of grass or moss, once in awhile; but all the time keeping his weather eye on me. “We had now got well acquainted and often entertained each other in this way. We had some nice social visits, at long range, but the ram was always very atten- tive. While I would rest and smoke, he would eat brush. When I got ready to go, he was always ready. ' Well, asi said) was= tyine: onthe rock smoking and watching old Ellick. .I noticed that when I would make a move,. even to take off my cap, he would notice it; and a thought struck me. ‘Now EI- lick,’ I said, ‘I will just fool you once, for luck!’ So I took out my hunting knife, cut a limb, made a cross piece and planted it on the rock. Then I took off my old. blouse and my fur cap, and dressed up: my scarecrow, keeping carefully behind it meanwhile. “Then I rolled off the rock backward, out of sight, leaving old Ellick looking at my old cap and wondering, I suppose, what in the dickens I was doing. I went down the hog back, out of sight; got the wind in my favor, made a circuit and came up within 75 yards of old Ellick, and for the first time found him where I had left him. “T have killed bear as big as a covered wagon, and never was excited; but when I saw that old ram there, watching the old coat, I was plum rattled. I could not have A RECORD HEAD? Circumference of horn, 183 inches; length of horn, 52} inches. hit a buck Indian at 10 yards. All I could do was to lie there, like a tenderfoot, all out of breath, with just my eyebrows showing above the rocks. “T lay there what seemed to’ me 3 days, watching that old duck, with my heart thumping like a woman’s. I wish you could have seen the old cuss. The ex- pressions on his face were a curiosity. Sometimes he looked as if he were afraid. Then again he looked mad, and seemed to be frowning about something. Then he would get impatient. He wanted me to come on, I guess. Again he would take a good, long, steady gaze, as if saying, ‘ what in the is the matter with that tender- foot? Has he gone to sleep? Or is that really he? He has not moved for 2 hours. He must be dead.’ “TI was worse scared than a squaw. I was afraid to shoot, now that I had a chance, for fear I should miss him, and for the first time in my life I wished for one of those guns that has a reaction business, full of cartridges. I would not have cared if the —- thing did blow up, so I killed my sheep. “Well, I finally got my second wind. The old Turk was getting uneasy,as though he had about made up his mind it was not Zig d I over there. I slid the old crowbar quietly, inch by inch, up over the rock, and put the stock in the middle of my breast. I was lying flat on my belly, and could not move my shoulder or raise above 2 rocks I was wedged into. It was an awkward po- sition to shoot in, but I dare not move. I got the sights lined up on his right shoulder, and before I pulled I looked sev- eral times to be sure I was right. Then I let her go. ‘When that old crowbar went off she almost made a consumptive out of me, by crushing in my chest. I was so wedged in that for a minute or 2 I could not get up. nor see anything; but when I finally pulled myself out, old Ellick was there all right. He was kind of pushing around, but was hit in the right place, and did not need any more. ““T went up to him and said, ‘ Well, old pard; you took me for a tenderfoot did you? And you got left. I put up a cold deck on you I know, and played you a crooked game, but I can’t climb over these hills all winter for nothing. I have got to have a grub stake and Sheard is offering a big price for horns like yours.’ “IT tried to excuse myself for playing such a dirty mean trick on the old cuss; 12 RA CREALTLON: but it was no use. I felt as if I had slipped up and shot a squaw in the back. When I looked him in the face, as he lay there with his big eyes staring at me, he seemed to say, ‘Old pard, I never thought you would take a mean advantage of me, like that.’ “And I tell you, now, I felt worse than a horse thief. I would ‘have given a whole lot if I could have had that shot back. It seemed as if I had killed an old partner of mine, for his money. I have killed lots of buck Indians, and never cared about them, but am superstitious, and should be afraid to use the money this head would bring, after all; so I shall not sell it unless I get broke and need money, bad.” * * * Four years later this man was killed in a snow slide, and Sheard bought the head from his partner. The horns measure 18% inches in circumference, and 52% inches in length, around the outside of the curve. MY IWENTY-IWO, POIng BUCK F. D. HULBURT, M.D. My youth was spent where game was plenty; so at an early age, a fondness for hunting was acquired. Many happy days were passed in rambling through ravines and over hills. Even now I recall the feel- ing of pride with which I would return home with my quarry, the result of a long and toilsome tramp through the woods with the old muzzle-loading gun. The time finally came, however, when I must leave the farm, with its pleasures, to pursue my studies in a distant city. The old gun and its accoutrements fell into other hands and I have never seen them since. Although actively engaged since I left the old home and farm, I have never quite succeeded in ridding. myself of an occasional desire for an outing in the woods—a longing for the favorite pastime of my boyhood days. In response to this feeling, in October, 1896, I arranged for a few days’ absence in the Northern pine-lands, for a deer hunt. The men with whom I had intended to go, went at a time when | could not leave, and were in a place not easily accessible without the loss of valuable time. The open season for deer would soon expire, so I decided to strike out alone for a hunting-ground that could be reached in the shortest time. I arrived at Solon springs, October 28, and at once made inquiries for a guide. I found none, however, for they were all out hunting. I was a stranger there, but the station agent finally came to my rescue. Sixteen miles from town, he told me, a half-breed lived in a good game country. I might secure accommodations there. Acting on this hint, and being willing to undergo almost any hardship for a few days’ good hunting, I began at once to look for a man to take me out. After some de- lay, one was found. We arrived at the half- breed’s about 4 p.m. The house, made of poles covered with bark, was in a wild for- est region, near the bank of a stream. As we approached the dwelling, women and children appeared at the door, with evident surprise. The mistress told me her husband was not at home and would not return until night. She was reluctant about taking me as a boarder, offering no en- couragement to my entreaties. I was con- fident, however, that as soon as the man should return, it would be all right. Not wishing to waste any time in getting “A FAWN HAD BEEN CAPTURED BY ONE OF THE GIRLS, AND WAS THE PET OF THE WHOLE FAMILY.”’ located, I told the teamster to unload my baggage, and return to town. After getting permission to take my trunk into the house, I unpacked it. The woman and daughters crowded about to see what it contained. Besides my rifle and hunting outfit, I had brought along a liberal supply of tea, coffee, sugar, dried fruit and canned goods. As these were taken out, it soon became evi- dent I was winning the good graces of my new acquaintances. They tasted the tea and sugar, sampled the prunes, and with evident delight carefully examined each package. At dusk the half-breed returned. For a MY TWENTY-TWO,POINT BUCK. 13 short time he was sullen and disposed to act ill-tempered at my intrusion. He soon mel- lowed, however, and became social, finally assuring me I would be welcome as long as I wished to stay. He told me I should find fair hunting in the locality; deer were often seen near his house. He would be busy for a day or two, but in case I were unsuccessful, he would go out with me. He cautioned me not to go too far away, saying, ‘ Stranger easy get lost here.” During the evening my host entertained me by relating Indian legends, tales of ad- venture, and incidents of hunting life. When bed-time came, deer-skins and blankets were spread out on the floor. I was assigned a place at one end of the small one-roomed shanty. I had my own blank- ets, and after rolling up in them, an- nounced myself ready for sleep. The others soon went to bed. A fawn had been cap- tured by one of the girls early in the sum- mer, and it was the pet of the whole family. The little animal was tame, and at evening was let into the house. It would then nestle down close to some member of the family for the night. As we all lay stretched out on the floor, I no longer regarded myself as an intruder, but felt I had really been adopted into the family. We were up by daybreak. After break- fast, I started into the woods. I traveled Northward, finally reaching a well-worn game-trail. This I slowly followed, winding through the dense forest, until nearly a miley tron thie cabins’ —Aiter ascending-a small hill, I sat down on a log, near the trail, to watch for game. The morning was lowering and gloomy. In a short time rain began to fall, and I shifted my position to the sheltering boughs of a balsam. The wind moaned through the treetops, sending a melancholy wail over the land, and the scattering drops of rain fell through the overhanging boughs. As I sat there in meditation, a tall dead tree, that had withstood the blasts of many years, but which was now weakened with decay, toppled over, and fell with a crash. A deer, startled by the noise, sprang from its bed near by, and came bounding toward me. It was a buck with a fine set of horns. So nearly was his course toward me, that for a moment I wondered if he were not mad, and was really charging me. . When he reached the foot of the hill—less than 60 yards away—the old fellow stopped under cover of a small hemlock tree, turned partly around and looked back, as if to see what had alarmed him. Now was my chance; but my heart was beating sledge-hammer strokes. Slowly the rifle came up, and as the front sight showed against the shoulder of the deer, my finger pulled convulsively. The buck went down with the report. After making a few frantic efforts to rise, he rolled over. The 300- Liat af, io AS % CPS Ce PsA PD ae Len OP Va lS pAeiGiINB AT Avy ERA CATION TO MY LITTLE SON.” grain bullet had entered the shoulder, pass- ing out at the base of the neck, on the op- posite side. Although I regarded my success as being due more to good luck than to skill, I could not but feel pleased; for my buck was the largest I had ever seen. The antlers were exceptionally well-developed, having in all, including the anterior projections at base of horns, 22 points; I finally succeeded in hanging my deer on a bent sapling. After disembowelling him, I started to return. The rain had now changed to sleet and snow. When [ reached the cabin, the half-breed had also come in. Late in the afternoon, despite the weath- er, we went out with a pony and brought in my buck. I now began to think of home, for I was satisfied to quit. A bargain was made with the half-breed to take me to the station. Early the next morning the ponies were hitched up, and with baggage and buck we rode to town. Arriving at the station, I at once weighed the deer—287 pounds, the scales showed. The head was then shipped for mounting. The trophy is a great attraction to my lit- tle son, who occasionally takes an imagi- nary deer hunt on his father’s lap. For those whose tastes turn toward the chase, it is hoped that the picture of the mounted head will revive old memories. It may serve to recall pleasant associations and fond recollections of some camp-fire long since gone out; or to render more vivid the reminiscences of a pleasant out- ing in grand old forest regions, where nat- ure charmed and hearts were free from care. ‘NIINVD ® LHDIMNM Ad ‘Z6QT ‘LHOINAdOD r a ” ji N * Diet itot way OF THE CHICKEN SEASON. A. B. COWIE. The persistent whir of my alarm clock back tack and located a small covey. My finally brought me to a proper realization fat companion got 1 bird, and I tried to that it was the morning of the long awaited — get another, but failed. day—the tst of the chicken season in Min- The other hunters were now ahead of nesota. I had been elected to awaken the us, coming up on our side of the swale. other members of our party, to get them on the road by 4 o'clock. There were 4 ot us: the Mayor and the Postmaster, 2 vet- eran chicken slayers; the Doctor and I, both young and green at the business. A mist was falling when I got out of the house, which gave me great joy; for I had heard that something of this kind was needed to make it easier for the dogs, on the 1st day. After I had awakened the veterans, I went to the depot to meet the Doctor, who was to come on the 3.20 train from St. Paul. The train was an hour late. During that hour, I received more abuse, and was threatened with more kinds of deaths than ever mortal was before; and all because I asked an operator a few ques- tions, and got 2 sleepy hunters up a few times to see that it was clearing. It finally did clear; the train came and we started; the Postmaster and the Doctor, with the former’s Irish setter, Pat, in one rig, and the Mayor and I, with his Irish setter, Crank, and his pointer, Teddy, in the other. The slaughter was to take place on the great flats, as they are called, between Rothsay and the Red River of the North. We had just reached the Eastern margin of the flats when one of the dogs, ranging ahead, showed signs of game. In an in- stant the veterans were out and following their dogs closely. Soon a chicken rose, almost out of range. The Postmaster tried one charge from his repeater, but never touched it. I saw the Mayor smile, as the bird sailed away. He told me, on the way out, he did not like to hunt with the man with the repeater on the Ist day, because “the cuss always shoots as well on the Ist day as the last; while I can’t hit anything.” That was why he smiled at the miss. We were all out now. A féw stray birds got up, and it was my turn to smile when the Doctor missed an easy shot. We soon decided this was not the kind of hunting we were looking for, so moved on. Soon we came to one’ of the “very places.” It was a swale covered with green grass, while on either side was a narrow strip of wheat stubble. The Postmaster and Doc followed one strip; the Mayor and I the other. After going some distance, Ted took a When they were within about 40 rods, Pat found a scattered covey. To their disgust and our amusement, the gunners wasted several charges without getting a feather. We saw them look curiously at each other and then move on carelessly in our direc- tion. Suddenly a bird got up between them and flew toward their rig. Doc raised his slaying machine and was about to fire, but hesitated for fear of shooting the horse. The Postmaster, however, was getting des- perate, so blazed away, missing the bird, but hitting the horse. The animal was too far away to be injured, but near enough to be well stung. He wheeled around, nearly upsetting the buggy, and started for home at a brisk trot. His owner took after him, yelling: “ Whoa, whoa,’ in a voice that would have stopped a coyote. Fortunately, a haystack was right in the line of flight, and the animal decided to sample the hay before going farther. He had cause to regret this, or the run, or something else, for he was treated to a sound flogging when the irate Post- master caught him. We drove down to congratulate the Doctor on his skill in sending so many charges of shot into the air, and were making it generally pleasant for him, when our friend returned with his horse. We showered congratulations on him, also, for his good shot and his big game; but he did not seem to appreciate it. To our surprise, a bird got up within 2 rods of one of the rigs. By some accident my gun went off and the bird dropped. Then our fun commenced. The Mayor and I each had a bird, and the other boys not a feather. We made it interesting for them for a while, giving all kinds of advice; which they tried to laugh away. They finally left us, and we did not see them again until the noon roundup. Then we found they had nearly as many birds as we, and were therefore inclined to be so- ciable again. Though the chicken crop was light, we returned in the evening with 27 birds in one rig and 24 in the other. The Doctor was happy because he had beaten me by 1. Now, when we want to make the Post- master very tired, we ask him if he ever shot any large game. A FRIENDLY HAND. Winner of Eighth Prize in REcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Photo made with a Universal Camera, fitted with a Baush and Lomb lens, on a Cramer plate. AMATEUR PHOTO BY H. L. CHRISTY. AT THE FOOT OF THE PASS. Winner of Ninth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. 16 AMATEUR PHOTO BY SERGT. WM. H. VAN BUSKIRK, WE’RE HUNGRY. Winner of Fifteenth Prize in RECREATION’S Second Annual Photo Competition. AMATEUR PHOTO BY SERGT. WM. H. VAN BUSKIRK. BREAKFAST FOR SIX. Winner of Twelfth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition, Le CO@sSr pS EOOMNG We EB. Colorado affords as fine a field for the lover of sport with the gun, as any part of the country. Geese, ducks and other kinds of feathered game are plenty; though of course the range of wild fowl is limited. Now I have a friend who 1s a thorough sportsman and a fine shot; and when we heard of a field, some 12 miles from town, where the Canada geese were accustomed to feed, we determined to bag a few. They came in from the South Platte river every morning; so we laid our plans accordingly. We left the town of Sterling at 2 o'clock one aiternoon for the ranch of a friend, near the feeding ground of the geese. Creoles D@, KING. coming up from the West, right over us. Rising quickly, we turned our guns loose. After the rattle of smokeless powder was over, we gathered 3 birds. One struck 200 yards away. The large flock, unsuspicious of danger before, turned at our shots, lighting with the 2 out on the prairie. We had to wait only a few minutes when we had another shot, this time bringing down 4 birds. The flock from which we killed these also joined the geese on the prairie. I suggested going out and flushing them, for they would go back to the river; but BY COURTESY OF 6 “THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.” “THE LARGE FLOCK TURNED AT OUR SHOTS.” From a Painting by Chas. A. Zimmerman. On our way down we killed 11 ducks— brown-heads and mallards. Arriving at the ranch, we put up for the night. The next morning we made an early start for the stubble field, reaching it by day- light. My companion placed the decoys, 30 1n number; while I gathered weeds and straw to make a blind. This was built in an irrigating ditch near the middle of the field. Betore our blind was finished, 2 geese were seen coming. Of course they saw us and turned while well out of range; but lit some distance away on the prairie. The blind and decoys were hardly ar- ranged when we saw a large flock outlined against the Eastern sky. Yes, they were coming toward our field. We hugged the ground closer and lay securely hidden, lis- tening to their loud and familiar “‘ honks.” In a few minutes they would be in range. Suddenly we were surprised by 6 geese HIS) later in the morning would probably return to the field. I scared them up, and had barely returned to the blind when we saw 3 birds coming directly to the decoys. Of these we got one each. The 3d, frightened and squawking, came circling around, try- ing to locate its companions. Within easy range we fired a volley that almost made the ground tremble; but every shot was a clean miss. The frightened bird, shaking its tail as if bidding us a long farewell, made its way safely back to the river. We remained in the field until 10 o'clock, but the first flocks did not come back. As the flight was over, I started to gather up the decoys and birds, while my friend went for his buggy to haul them in. We did not care to pack such a load to the ranch. With 9 geese and 11 ducks, we were satis- fied to start homeward. On _ reaching Cedar creek, we gathered in 5 more brown- 20 RECREATION. head ducks. All considered, we were well satisfied with our trip. We both used Dupont smokeless powder with number I shot for geese, and 5’s for ducks. My companion shot a Greener, while I used a repeater. When the geese were dressed, we found some of them had been hit with as high as 13 shot, many going through the bodies. This speaks well for the penetration secured with smokeless powder. A ‘GOOD- INDIAN: NELSON YARNALL. Chief Washakie was born in the Flathead valley, Montana. His mother was a Flat- head, but this father belonged to the Sho- shones. The old chief has always been reticent about his age. “The Indian,” he would say, “has no means of keeping the snows that have gone, as the white man has. My years have gone with the snows.” However, judging from his early asso- clations with the once famous guide and scout, “Jim” Bridger, he was probably born about the year I81o. Of his earliest recollections, he says: “The first white man’s money I ever had I earned when a young man, herding ponies for a party of trappers. I worked for those men one snow and until the water was high. Then they started in the direction of the ris- ing sun. They said they would return when the leaves began to fall. I agreed to meet them at the place where we parted. “My father tried to persuade me not to go with the white men again; but my first experience with them was so pleasant I had determined to go. I had learned to eat the white men’s bread, and drink their coffee, which I liked very much. Then they had promised to bring mea gun. “The trappers returned and I met them at the place appointed, which was on the Green river. They brought my gun; and I liked them so well I promised them never to go on the war path against white men, and to try to prevent my people from doing so. This promise I have always kept. > The trappers. also browght ya slot sor beads, needles, thread, calico, paint, pow- der, caps, and a few guns, to trade with the Shoshones. Most of the work I did that winter was to bring in parties to trade with the trappers. This I liked very much, as I had a good gun, and the trappers had given me a pony to ride and one to pack. “When I told my people how good my new friends were, some of them, who had never seen a white man, visited the trappers with me.” It seems the Indians looked upon Wash- akie as a leader, even when he was a young man. From this time he made war against other Indians—principally the Blackfeet and Grosventres. He says, in connection with his first attempts at war: “T had a good gun, and all the young men of my tribe followed me, because I could shoot farther than they.” CHIEF WASHAKIE. From a photograph kindly loaned by Mr. Chas, F. Fish. In speaking of the trappers again, he said: “When they went away and returned again, there came with them a young man, about my age, who could ride and shoot well. We were soon good friends, and were together most all the time. He loaned THE me traps, and showed me how to set them for beaver.” This young man was Bridger. Wash- akie’s friendship for him was deep and last- ing. He still carries his old friend’s photo- graph, on a cord about his neck. The young chief’s time was divided be- tween acting as agent for the trappers, and in making war against the Blackfeet and Grosventres. This continued until about 1850. ‘T was camped with part of my tribe on the Sweet Water,” he said, in recalling this time, ‘““ when Bridger, with a party of white men, came to my camp. He asked me to go to Fort Laramie. The white men wished me to sign a treaty of peace with the whites, and with all other tribes of Indians. I was not then head chief, but was made so the next day. Yellow Hand, who was then head chief, refused to go with Bridger, but I, being anxious to make a treaty, decided to go. “On the following morning, I rode through the village, telling the Shoshones what I intended to do, and asking them to follow me. Then with Bridger I started in the direction of Laramie. Before night nearly the whole village had overtaken me, and I was declared their chief. This pleased Bridger’s party so well, they made me and each member of my family a present of a blanket. “When we reached Laramie, I found a great many men, all dressed alike; when they stood up in a row they all looked alike. Bridger told me these were the fighting men, and were called soldiers. He said the noise they made with the yellow horns was a sort of language, by which they received orders while fighting. They belonged to the great father at Washington. This great- ly impressed me; I had never before seen a soldier. “There were many Indians also: Sioux, Cheyennes, Arapahoes, Crows, Grosven- tres, Blackfeet, Utes, and others. The good things on the wagon train, Bridger had told about, had not arrived. After waiting a few days, we moved down the Platte river until we met the train. Then all went into camp, and the good things were unloaded on the prairie, and divided among the different tribes of Indians.” Washakie’s surprise at this display shows how little the Indians then knew about the Government. “We had no idea,” he said, “that the great father at Washington was rich enough to load a whole train of wagons with good things and send it so far to meet us! “ After the things were divided, the head REMED Y. 21 men of all the tribes, with Bridger and his party, signed a treaty of peace never to fight among themselves, against the great father, nor his people. The big council then broke up, and all the tribes went back to their own countries.” It is Washakie’s proudest boast that out of all the Indians who signed the treaty, he is the only one who never afterward raised his hand against a white man. Washakie has done good service for the Government, and has always been a strong ally of our soldiers. He fought with them against the Arapahoes in 1874, and again with General Crook against the Sioux and Cheyennes in 1876. His counsel was sought in troublesome times and his advice always respected. While encamped on Goose creek with General Crook’s army, in 1876, a council was called by the General. Washakie’s ad- vice was asked as to the best manner to at- tack the Sioux, who were then encamped on the Little Bighorn. After looking over the General’s army, Washakie frankly said: ““ My friend, you are not strong enough to fight the Sioux that are now collected to- gether. You may brush them off for a time, as you would mosquitoes, but they will keep returning until they devour you. I advise you to send for more soldiers.”’ A council was called, and while sitting in the same place, on the following day, 3 men rode up with a report of the Custer mas- sacre. “ Ah, I told you yesterday you were not strong enough to fight the Sioux,” said the old chief to the General. ‘‘ Had you bee there you would have gone as they i ad Washakie’s advice to other Indians dur- ing the last troubles with the Sioux, when all the Indians were crazed with “ ghost dances,” probably saved the country from a terrible war. Runners were constantly arriving from all the Western tribes; from the Southern Arapahoes, Comanches and Kiowas, trying to induce the Shoshones to join in the war. The chief’s advice to them was always the same: ‘“‘ Go back to your country; go to work, and try to make a living. I long ago made a treaty of peace with the white people, and I shall keep it while I live.” If the Shoshones had listened to the run- ners and joined the Sioux, the Utes, Ban- nocks, Arapahoes, Crows and others would have followed. As the old chief is now growing feeble, it would bea kind act of a grateful Govern- ment to provide for him during his few re- maining years. st altemot af ti! vane teats ith, Sunile “Gnd “gel Look} Tee RENTED WALTER “ Let’s take a spin down the gulch, as far as the junction and come home on the train,” said my friend Walters, as we sat in front of his shop, one afternoon last summer. ‘Just the thing,” I assented. “Well, let’s start as soon as we can get ready,” he continued, “‘ because,” with an expressive wink, “ we might have to stop for repairs, and it would never do to miss the train.” I fully understood what he meant by stopping for repairs. Widow Schaefer’s ranch is about half way between Martinsville and the junction, and the wid- ow’s eldest daughter, Kate, would be the cause of the probable stop for repairs. “ All right,” I answered, “I will have my wheel here in 15 minutes.” At the appointed time I was back, with my wheel, but Walt was ready and waiting fomine. Hicis a favorite with the fair sex, and on this afternoon, clad in a new bicycle suit, he would have made a first class pict- ure for a bicycle ad. Away we went, and a most delightful ride lay before us! Martinsville is a mining camp, in the heart of the Rocky mountains. It is 15 miles, by rail, to the junction; but by the wagon road which, for the most part is excellent, the distance is but 5. As we passed the last saloon, in the lower end of the town, and got on the grade I noticed a 4 horse team hitched to a wagon with an empty hayrack, standing beside the road. “ Old Ford is inside, investing the pro- ceeds of his hay in stomach tonics,” I re- marked. But, just at that moment, Walt was busily engaged in guiding his wheel with one hand, using the other hand in tipping his hat to a lady acquaintance. Great ridings ism-tute she said, as-with our feet on the coasters, a firm grip on the handle bars, and sitting well back, we be- gan to skim down the grade at an increased speed. “ Indeed, it is great,’ I answered, and, putting one foot between the front fork and the tire, I began to slacken up our in- creasing pace. Ah, fellow wheelmen, that was what you would call riding. On either side of us rose the lofty walls of the canyon; up, up, like majestic sentinels, while before us spread the grade like a huge anaconda, now dipping, now turning; and far ahead the smiling little valley spread out like a huge painting, with a back-ground of gold. peclick) clack velick, clack,” vsaid our cy clometers. “ Burr, burr,’’ echoed the rap- idly revolving pedals, while our easy, breezy, motion was one a lark might envy. Ny Oo B I, LeMans ULT, SHAY, ~ Let us slacken our pace a little,” said Walt, ‘‘ we’re nearly to the saw-mill turn.” The road for the next 2 miles was graded into the mountain side; while on the lower side it was a sheer drop of 30 feet to the little mountain stream that was dashing merrily along the bottom of the gulch. We slowed down, and had just made the short turn, when I[ heard a rumbling in our rear. Walt must have heard it too, for-he re- marked that old Ford must be coming along behind. ‘Well, he must have got a decided move on those horses,” I said, “‘ for we have not been losing any time ourselves, and we passed him back at John’s saloon.”’ But heavens! That rumbling was draw- ing nearer, with lightning rapidity. We looked back, and, horrors! What a sight met our astonished gaze. Just turning the short bend, 4 infuriated horses were bound- ing down the grade like fiends and behind them the wagon and the great, empty hay- rack were swaying and tossing from side to side, while the noise it all made was like the roar of the Yellowstone falls. “What's to be done?” we both cried at once. There was but one thing to be done, and that was to go. The team was so close to us it would have been next to im- possible to slacken our pace, and jump. Besides, what good would it have done to have jumped off the whee's? The bank on the upper side was at least Io feet, straight up, and it would have been madness to at- tempt to jump down that 30 foot grade into the stream below. Acting with one impulse, we took our feet off the coasters and caught the pedals. “ Hit them hard, as long as you can hold them,” I yelled, “‘ and then let her coast for all she cost.” We pumped as hard and as fast as we could; then again got our teet on the coast- ers and away down the grade shot our wheels, while behind us, coming like a cy- clone, were those crazed horses hitched to that great wagon. Talk about your Tam O’Shanters! The gait we made, in that awful race, would have left him at the post. We were cutting through space like a cannon ball, yet that awiul avalanche of horse flesh, iron and wood seemed to be gaining on us. For the next mile or so, the grade was of the same character as where we started the race; now dipping a little, now turning a little, but not one single place where we could turn out. Great God! I thought: if we were to meet a team or a band oi cattle! But my thoughts on this line were cut short in my efforts to keep my flying steed of “FOUR INFURIATED HORSES WERE BOUNDING DOWN THE GRADE LIKE FIENDS,” DE Re IED steel under control. I glanced across at Walt. His set face had the right look in it. That awful clatter, clangor, rumble, rumble, sounded as loud as ever. And how we did go! Every now and then we broke just a trifle, just enough to keep our wheels under control; while the banks, the grade, and the gulch bottom seemed like one rapidly revolving blur. We finally passed the last bad turn, and I hoped the hayrack would tip there, for I had not seen old Ford on the seat. The road from here on was not so dangerous though the grade was equally stiff. “I don’t wish old Ford any ill luck, but I hope that old concern will go into the river,” yelled Walt, through his clenched teeth. But old Ford was not on, as we found out later. The team had started of their own accord, and the brake was knocked off the first jump they made. Stay with em. 1. yelled back, for miy oiled Victor had been forging ahead of Walt till I was now 15 or 20 feet in the lead. “Tf we have good luck until we get to the forks, we are all right.” We knew once we “were at the forks, we could turn on to the old wood road and let the team go on down the grade. But now the water in my eyes began to trouble me. It ‘“ was coming out in chunks,” as Walt expressed it afterward. This awful clip was telling on us, and we were now within a half mile of the forks. “Slack up a trifle before you get to the forks,” yelled Walt, ‘‘ or you can’t make the ture . Alfrieht,” I answered. RECREATION came very near not getting this story; or at least not from my pen, for Crash! went my front wheel against a rock that had rolled down from the bank. Like a streak of forked lightning, my wheel darted from side to side, but with an intui- tion that we find often comes to us, quicker than thought, I had her righted again. I recovered my breath and looked over at the front wheel, but could see nothing wrong. Walt was up even with me again. : “A narrow escape,” I muttered, more to myself than to Walt. “T would call it a close shave,” said he. The forks of the roads were in sight now, and we slackened up. “T don’t think I hear the team,” said Walt. “Neither do I,” was my answer. The fork was just ahead of us, and now we had slowed down to something like an or- dinary fast clip. “Thank goodness!” I said to myself, as I made the turn from the grade to the wood road. Walt was just making the turn. His foot went farther into the front fork than he expected, and up went his rear wheel like the subsequent end of a circus horse. Over and over went rider and wheel, land- ing high and dry on the soft bank of the wood road. By this time, I had dis- mounted, and was just starting to his as- sistance, when he untangled himself, and PHCMECLE. SULT, 25 dragging his wheel after him clambered up the bank to the wood road. “Well. that was a hot: ride, I’ll swear,’ were his first words; and, perspiring like stokers on a steam-boat, we sat down on a log. Then, when we found we were out of danger we breathed naturally. ‘I agree with you,” said I; “ it was cer- tainly pretty warm the first mile or two.” “The horses must have taken a tumble or they would have been along before this,” said Walt. Regaining our composure, we examined our wheels. A piece the size of a lead pen- cil was stripped from my front rim, the result of my collision with the stray rock. But the wheel was as solid as before. Walt was not hurt; neither was his wheel, but there was a rent in the seat of his trousers, as large as your hand. I was about to tell him of it when a happy thought struck me. I would be revenged for his joke on me at the last lodge dance. Finally the team showed up—coming at a slow walk. They had rounded all the turns safely, had run out their fright and were now simply going home. We pulled them out of the road and tied them up to await the coming of old Ford. Then I said: “Come on, let’s be moving,” and away we went down the grade again, but with a far more comfortable feeling than before. In a few minutes we were out of the gulch and at the widow Schaefer’s. Invited to a seat on the front porch, a large, cool glass of milk, a chat about the runaway, and in the pleasant company of the young ladies time flew rapidly. Finally we arose, much refreshed, to continue our ride to the junction. As Walt, with a polite tip of his cap, started down the path to the gate, for the first time the ladies noticed the rent in his trousers. “Mr. Walters,” said Miss Kate, “‘ do you know that—that you might catch cold by having your clothing ventilated too freely? Goodbye,” and with a mischievous laugh she disappeared in the house. ““T wonder what Miss Kate meant by ventilated clothing,” said Walt. “IT am sure I could not say,” I answered innocently, and changing the conversation he soon forgot her remark. The coasting part of our journey was now over, but for all that, we made excellent time, and ar- rived at the junction on the dot. Deposit- ing our wheels in the baggage car, we sauntered into the local coach. Only a few passengers were aboard, and all these were Martinsville people. Fortunately we were all acquainted, and after a genial and gen- eral conversation about our trip, in which I did not forget to tell of Walt’s fall, we were nearly home before we realized we had started. Just before ce reaching Martinsville, I 26 Tel) OLALAT HON turned the conversation to Walt’s new bi- cycle suit. “Did you say you wished a glass of water, Miss Dunne?” I remarked to one of the young ladies, who, by the way, was one of Walt’s friends. Before she could reply, Walt, who sat nearest the aisle, gallantly rose from his seat, and started up the car to the water tank, leaving the rent very much in evidence, to my extreme delight. Returning with the water, he could not comprehend the meaning of the half con- cealed merriment. “Yes, I bought this suit because I liked the color so well,’ remarked Walt. “You bought it, you say?” asked Miss Dunne, with a smile, as she took the prof- fered glass of water. “Why, certainly,’ answered the smiling but embarrassed young man. “ How did you suppose I got it?”’ “Well,” said she, “judging by appear- ances, I—I thought you must have rented be “ Martinsville yelled the brakeman, sticking his head in the door. And Walt never knew what she meant by a rented suit until he reached home and changed his clothes. { 7 AMATEUR PHOTO BY MRS. H. L. DARLING. “WHY DON’T YOU SHOOT!” Winner of Tenth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. a MY LAST HUNT IN KANSAS. GEN. F. During the winter and spring of 1871, I was stationed, as a Captain of the 7th U. S. Cavalry, at Fort Hays, Kansas. From there we were ordered across to the forks of the Solomon river; for the settlers in that part of the State had been somewhat un- necessarily stampeded. On our first buffalo hunt, when en route to give the settlers surcease from imaginary sorrow, | shot, while running alongside of her, a fat buffalo cow. After getting the carcass ready to put into the wagon, it was W. BENTEEN. On arriving at our destination, we learned exactly what we were satisfied of before leaving the post: there were no live Indians in that section of country. Never- theless, the folks were glad to have the cavalry around. To render assurance doubly sure, I had the forks thoroughly scouted; then started homeward by the route most generally taken by hostile Ind- ians going Northward. No Indian signs were seen save the dead fellows in the crotches of trees. These had CATLIN, THE ARTIST, found that the bullet from my revolver had gone through the animal and the forefoot of an exceedingly fine Russian mastiff. I had not noticed the dog running at the side of the cow. As his color was just that of a buffalo calf, this was not at all strange. With a piece of old shelter-tent and some grease from an axle, we bound the mastiff’s foot, gave him a drink of water from our canteens, and laid him with care alongside the buffalo, in the wagon. A few miles from that scene, our dogs started an immense wildcat and drove it into one of the ponds, which in springtime abound on the plains. The cat was such a vigorous fellow we shot him—not caring to have any more of our dogs hurt. SHOOTING BUFFALOES. become good Indians, and had started on the journey to the happy hunting grounds. In the Saline river valley we ran into a band of not less than goo elk. Such a time as we had running them down .-and shooting them from horseback, does not occur very often in one’s lifetime. Our wagons, which had been pretty nearly emp- tied of supplies, were now about packed with the finest and fattest of buffalo, elk and antelope meat. None of it was to be wasted, for, aS we were nearing the station, it would be divided among our less fortunate companions in arms, the infantry. They had fewer opportunities than we to add to their larder. The last day, while approaching the line 28 LE CLLGA AMON: of the Kansas Pacific railroad, I was out in front, hunting a “ divide” along which the wagon train might easily roll, when I dropped into a bunch of antelopes. With my revolver [ broke the left fore leg of the patriarch buck; which about knocked him out, as I thought. Not having another shot left, he could not be dispatched. I could easily ride him down, and with a sabre could have killed him; but could by no means get my horse suffhciently near to knock him in the head with the butt of my pistol. When the buck was well enough rested, off he would go, I after him. At length my orderly came up, but neither had he a round of ammunition. As the dogs had chased the wildcat into a pond, so we chased the antelope. Then he was seized by the horns, drawn out, and his throat cut. He was left by the pond for the wagon to pick up. I wanted to get to the railway that night, to leave only a short march for the next day to our station. By the time the road was reached it was dark; however, there was plenty of water in ponds, and grass was abundant. There were piles of ties along the railway, and with these we soon had a signal-fire going for the train of wagons. All of them, with the troops, were soon in camp. The next morning I was somewhat dis- gusted to find in the pool that supplied us with water, a decomposed antelope. If you think such a “find” upset the even tenor of my way in any respect, you do not know the kind of stuff an American cavalryman’s stomach is made of. I know but one officer of the cavalry who is a survivor of that trip; and he, poor fel- low, never knew anything of the glory of the chase. At least he was the only one the decomposed antelope affected; and that may have been to get a pull at our pocket- flasks—something he did not keep for himself. RADIOGRAPH OF WALL-EYED PIKE, IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING TAKEN FROM THE WATER, BY WM. SCHUTTE. RADIOGRAPH OF AN EEL, BY WM. SCHUTTE. — HEROIC FISHING. 29 HEROIC FISHING. For a number of years parties fishing for cod, near the Isles of Shoals, have hooked halibut of enormous size and several times these huge fish have been brought to the surface after a struggle of considerable length; but until last summer no one had succeeded in landing one. The principal trouble seemed to be that the teeth of the fish chafed the snood off; though some- times the line itself was parted in the first mad rush of the halibut for liberty. f N of the Oceanic Hotel, and it was here the halibut was caught. The boat was one of the regular fishing boats of the fleet con- nected with the hotels, about 30 feet over all and well adapted to deep sea fishing. The line used was a new and extra large cod line, 60 fathoms long. The depth of water at Little Ledge is 30 fathoms and Mr. Ilsley’s halibut ran out the whole length of the line 5 times before he gave up the struggle. This is said to be the largest edible fish ever caught on a hand line. ™ HALIBUT. ‘ Weight, 356 pounds. Caught at Isles of Shoals, N. H., Aug. 18, 1896. For several successiveseasons Mr. G. L. Ilsley and his cousin, ‘Mr..C. H. Merrill, had tried to bring in a halibut, and while they had no difficulty in hooking them they could not succeed in landing one. After one or 2 unsuccessful attempts, in the early part of the season, Mr. Ilsley de- cided to try a wire snood. His first attempt was an entire success, and after an hour’s fight he had the satis- faction of seeing the magnificent halibut, shown in the cut, alongside the boat. After the skipper had despatched the fish, it was hoisted aboard. and was.8 feet long. The picture repre- sents MtIlsley and the skipper, Joe Hook- er, standing beside the great fish. Little Ledge is the name of the favorite fishing grounds patronized by the guests It weighed 356 pounds. A few days later, Messrs. J. D. and D. N. Green, with similar tackle, landed a halibut weighing 270 pounds, with same skipper and at same place. J. K. Manning and Dudley Hall captured the third and last of the season. Its weight Was 221 pounds. Great interest was aroused in the sport, and some of the best known fishermen in the country have signified their intention of trying their skill with these monsters of the deep, during the coming season. Asa sport halibut fishing equals tarpon fishing. When the wife goes chasing bargains, Hubby wouldn't grudge the pelf, If she’d only buy such misfits As she hankers for herself. Tie COW BOYS VERSION OF THE It was at the Camp Fire Club. We had had our beefsteak and coffee, and story telling was in order. Captain Jack, the * Poet Scout,” was introduced, and, among other choice bits of Western oratory, gave us this : More than 40 cowboys had gathered, from every direction, to hear Poney Bill, the only sinner-herder on the range “ jerk his jaw on pious talk,” as one of the boys expressed it. After the cowboy quartette had sune “ Rock of Ages” and “ Nearer, my God, to Thee” Poney Bill read a se- lection from the Prodigal Son, and then said: “Boys, it makes my heart dance and cavort around as joyful as a spring calf on a June mornin’ to see so many of ye here to-day. It don’t mean that because I’m the only sinner-herder on the range you put me up for a curiosity and sail in here, from all quarters, to take in the percedens, like you would a circus. No, it don’t mean that. Well, then what does it mean? It means that you've bin thinkin’ over matters an’ hey come to the conclusion that it are foolish to hang on to the ranges of sin while the pastures of the good Lord is afore ye, invitin’ ye to come in and feed to your fill on the never failin’ feed of right- eousness. “ Boys, the Bible story I just read to ye is a touchin’ one; and one that I hope has corkscrewed its way into your hearts. Here we see a young feller, a mere kid, possessin’ all the comforts of a happy home. He had kind, indulgent parents; wore nobby clothes ; was a fav rit in society; in fact, he had everything the heart could long for, an’ yet he was dissatisfied. “His wild broncho spirit wouldn’t be curbed by the bit of wisdom, and by some hocus pocus he made a successful play on the old man and induced him to whack up his share of the boodle, ahead of the sot time, and to let him go forth to see the world. We next hear of the kid in the gay palaces of sin, blowin’ in his dust like a thoroughbred and paintin’ everything red. Every day he stuffs his pale hide with booze, and every night he goes to bed a whoopin’. “Women whose eyes is like the light of the sunbeams, but whose hearts is as black as the night, caresses him and sings to him the song of the Syrens; while they sips the costliest wine and eats the daintiest grub, for which Prod’s called on to put up the boodle. He soon goes dead broke on this racket, and then what’s the result? His good clothes is in soak; his diamonds is in soak; and his late angelic companions is smilin’ at his greenness and lookin’ out for another sucker. And the once petted PRODIGAL SON. darlin’ of the East is ekin’ out a miserable existence herdin’ hogs on a Jonah ranch, and afoot at that. ‘“ Boys, jest close your eyes for a minute and take in the picter of that poor boy. It’s to be supposed the outfit hed run short of grub allowance and that Prod was so hungry he’d ’a bin glad to get down and rastle shucks with the hogs ef he’d bin built for chewin’ that kind o’ truck; but he wasn't. As he sits thar on the corral fence he begins to take stock of his condition, and he ses, sorta talkin’ to hisself, like: ““Thar’s lots o' room at the old home ranch. Thars lots o grub in the cellar, and dead oodles o’ cash in the treasury. I can stand in with all this agin if I’ll jest make a bold play, an’ ask to be taken back —not as a son, but as an ordinary hired man, at reasonable wages.’ ”’ May be the old man would run him in for vagrancy; or set the dogs on him; or meet him with an armful o’ clubs; but it didn’t matter. The spirit of the Lord was a workin’ in Prod’s soul and he finally giv’ the hog ranch the shake and lit out for the ole homestead. “When he was a long ways off the old man happened to be out lookin’ after the stock and he saw a figure approachin’ acrost the prairie. He shaded his ol’ eyes with his hands as he said, ‘Thar comes some poor, sore footed wanderer. Mebbe he’s lookin’ for a place to lay his head and somethin’ to satisiy his hunger. God knows but my boy may be in the same fix to-day. an’—an’—Why! that looks like my boy. He’s got my boy’s gait; he swings his hands jest like him, an—Why! ‘tis my boy!’ “ Did the ole man pick up an armful 0’ clubs; or call the dogs: or think up a lot o’ cuss words to hurl at the approachin’ prod- igal?P No. The Good Book tells us, he met him with arms wide open. He hugged him till he saw stars; an’ he kissed him; and then he tuck him in the house, togged him out in store clothes and yelled to one o’ his herders to round up a bunch o' cattle, corral ‘em; cut out the fattest calf in the outfit and kill it quick; for says he, ‘ We're goin’ to have the grandest jubilee blowout of the season. The lost has bin found and the wild, reckless boy that was dead is alive agin.’ ‘And boys, that was the grandest night that was ever spent around that old home ranch. “Now, boys, do you know you are a lot of fool prods? An’ the first thing you knows the devil will get a rope on to ye: your feet will be snatched from under ye: he'll put his pitch fork brand into ye, and throw ye into a corner, where the temper- By RECREATION. ature would knock the tar out of the thick- est hided burro. The devil’s got his herd- ers out, all the time, a lookin’ up stray stock and runnin’ ’em towards the corral of perdition. ‘“Some times you see ’em behind the bars of saloons, and they'll meet ye with a good natured friendliness a shootin’ out 0’ their eyes. Sometimes you see em behind the green covered gamblin’ table, wearin’ good clothes and big diamonds; but they’re all herders o’ Satan, an’ you fool maverick cowboys knows it jest as well as I do; for above got a rope on me—a rope o’ sal- vation—an’ he put on my soul the brand o’ the Redeemer. = Now boys, why will ye waller in the mire o’ sin while the pastures o’ the good Lord is afore ye? “Why don’t ye take stock o’ your con- dition, as Prod did, and giv’ the devil’s den the shake; start for the home corral; an’ never ease up on your gait, nor look back on the trail till you’re on the glorious ranges o’ Zion, luxuriatin’ on the never failin’ feed of righteousness and eternal life, you've all bin thar, en so have I. But and bearin’ God’s own brand, the holy thank God, a rider from the big home ranch _ brand o’ the Cross.” SPRING. W. T. JONES. And here you are, agin. About the snow; and yit Been floatin’ round with Winter, Only a week ago it quit. You naughty thing. a Og Purty tough In writin’ of this ‘“‘ owed” to Spring To have snow, flyin’ low, an’ Teeth chatterin’ so I couldn’t Sen (Gee, Or laleniie Hot enough now, you bet. Fact I never seed horses sweat Worse ’n they did yesterday. An’ say! It was a caution the way They took me round that land, For bout an nour. I can stand Right smart, Of trampin’ yit; But I must say for my part I was dern glad when they quit Their racin’ and settled down To a steady gait. Plowin’ Aint the easiest work For horses, anyhow. Right down to it, no chance to So when they fret And jog along, ’bout four Mile an hour, you get Somewhat riled, and swear I guess; leastwise ’taint fair To blame a feller if he does. "Bout the “ trynist”’ thing ’t ever was. Pshinks? And this is Spring, You old sweét thing. Blow cold or hot Jist like as not Fish ’Il bite. So everything is jist all right I guess. And we'll forgit Perhaps I oughter try and ring In something ’bout bees, And birds, and leafy trees, And May apples, and sich; Like all good poets which Has the hankerin’ for fame Would do. But I don’t hanker Much as I used to. My sheet anker Aint ’zacly Spring nor Fall Nor June. But ‘bout July, When bass is risin’ to the fly And woodcock’s loafin’ along the river. Then we somehow diskiver That summer time ’S good enough for us. Fact is we don’t keer a cuss ’Bout things we ust to; Sich as swings, and flyin’ Jinnies, an’ posies, an’ tryin’ To swing furder ’n any one; An’ go in swimmin’ Sunday; An’ feel so ornry Monday Couldn’t hoe, or plow, Or anything. Somehow I felt clean gone. But generally the blister on My back was on’t for bout a week; “‘ Suffered in silence” so to speak. Don’t keer ’bout these things, I said; But lots o’ other things *bout as bad Ido. And I'll gist say T aint ’zacly stuck on May, Or June, or Jinuary; but I ’M awful friendly tow’rds July. ONLY A. DOG. A. W. DIMOCK. It is not expected that the Supreme Court of the United States will ever be found in the van of the Nation’s march toward liberty and justice. Its traditions forbid. The Judicial department of this Government never gave birth to a Lincoln, nor construed a beneficent law in favor of freedom or humanity, when it could escape the necessity. But if it cannot join the procession, it ought to keep in sight of it, for in this land of law the Sceptre is in its hands, and in the words of the greatest of our race, “There thou might’st behold the great image of authority; A dog’s obeyed in office.” In a recent opinion written by Justice Brown, for the Supreme Court, in a case involving only a dog, it was ‘held that dogs belong in the category of monkeys, cats, and parrots, and are not on the higher plane of horses, cattle, and sheep; that as dogs have no intrinsic value (unlike a Jus- tice of the Supreme Court), their recogni- tion as property is entirely within the dis- cretion of the Legislature; that property in them is of a qualified nature, and regula- tions affecting them, which, if applied to domestic animals generally might be un- constitutional, are lawful, and the owner of a dog has no right to complain of them. Under this decision a dog or his owner has no right which any one is bound to respect. , In classifying dogs with monkeys the court was oblivious of the obvious fact that the latter were created only as a joke. In antiquity the dog ranks at least with man. Fossil dogs have been found in great number. The monuments of Egypt bear witness to the race. Books and inscrip- tions prove that in the remotest historic periods dogs were as now; while the earli- est systems of pagan theology recognize them. Cuvier asserted that the dog was neces- sary to the establishment of human society, while other authorities allege that nations owe much of their elevation, above the brute, to dogs. Herodotus records that in olden times, when a greyhound died, members of the family shaved their heads, and the dog was buried in consecrated ground: while death was the penalty for killing this dog. he memory of Walter Scott is en- 33 shrined in his poem to “ Bonny Heck,” while the name of his ‘* Maida” is linked with his own. Embodied in the literature of lands, is the story of “ Gelert.” many “And marbles storied with his praise Poor Gelert’s bones protect.” It is not alone in fiction that the -dying eyes of the dog turn feebly toward his mas- terand companion. His very name typifies affection, courage, and faithfulness. Life is possible, under the polar star, to the Esquimaux, because of his dog; while herds of cattle and flocks of sheep have been protected and cared for, by dogs, since before the star of the East shone over Bethlehem. The St. Bernards of the Alps have, for generations, struggled through the snow with their burdens of food and clothing, seeking the lost or bewildered traveler. There was cabled over the world an ac- count of the death of Bismarck’s ‘“‘ Tyras,” whose soul was released while struggling to save his master’s property from the burning palace; ‘and to-day that Prince finds consolation in the steadfast faithful- ness of his Great Danes, for the coolness of the great German whom he had made, but whose gratitude was that of the “ place ex- pectants” of the elder Walpole. It is as easy to imagine the Prince grinding a hand organ as finding his consolation in the monkey with which Judge Brown classifies his pets. ‘The story of the devotion of the dog to man involves the history of both races. He guards his cradle and he lays a broken heart upon his grave. Who shall criticise the man, who, having inspired the life-long devotion of a faithful dog, believes with Pope that “ Admitted to that equal sky, His faithful dog shall bear him com- pany,” to a country where a higher Court will re- view Judge Brown’s decision and Judge Brown himself! What American citizen would not choose to sleep under the Adirondack sod, with the humanitarian fanatic of Harper’s Ferry, rather than on the Supreme Bench with his namesake? HOOY ER’ SaRAN CH: JAS. HANKS. Wishing to make the acquaintance of the stock men in the Judith Basin, Mont., I determined to drive from Armington to Lewistown, a distance of 110 miles; so I had Simon (my colored driver) hitch a pair of native horses to a light, open wagon, and, in company with my wife, set out one fine morning in September. The stage road through the basin is level and fine, running through the center of the valley, which is 15 to 25 miles wide, with high mountains on either side. We drove to every ranch we came in sight of, and consequently saw little of the road. Game, such as grouse, sage hens, deer, antelope and wolves, was plentiful along the route, and having a 40-65 Win- chester, and a No. 10 shotgun, I had no trouble in keeping plenty of meat on hand. Often while talking to a cattle man, I would see a flock of grouse or a band of antelope, which would make me forget everything else, while they were in sight; whereupon the rancher would remark: “Why, if you like hunting, you ought to go and hunt up old Jakey Hoover.” I heard, so often, that. old Jakey could give me all the hunting I wanted, and all I wanted to write about, that I determined to find him. So, after we had made a pleasant and profitable trip, I told my wife that as she then had a good place to stay, I would take a week off and endeavor to pay old Jakey a visit. She remarked that she hadn’t seen old Jakey for some time, and she believed she would go along. Some of the ranchmen told me they had met Jakey; others that they had not; but every one knew him as the boss hunter and the greatest “‘ bar kill- er” in Montana. We drove up the Judith river to the Peck ranch, the last habitation of any kind up the stream. Here we stopped over night and got our final directions, and although Mr: Peck was confident we could not find the way, without a guide, we started. He told us we had. to drive up the stream, crossing it every few rods, for about 20 miles. Then, he said, if we looked sharp enough, we might see an old trail turning off to the right. trail. “ But youwll not find ‘1,7 was) his parting salute. We traveled steadily till about 3 P. M., when we found a doubtful looking trail turning so sharply to the right, that it had the appearance of going back. We took it, secretly wishing it would lead us back to the Peck ranch. But no—it led us over a ridge, covered with stunted pines; thence down a ravine which grew deeper and deep- This was old Jakey’s . 34 er till, in a few minutes, we were in a gulch barely wide enough for our wagon, the hubs nearly touching on either side and the walls rising, perpendicularly, a hun-— dred feet high. It looked as if night were setting in; yet it was light enough to see great caves, under ledges, on either side; and in what little dirt and dust there was at the entrance, were plenty of bear tracks. Now I like sport, but the idea of being in such a plight, with a woman, and no help in time of need but a negro who was so scared I could nearly see his eyes from be- hind, was not the kind of sport I like. I expected every minute to get stuck in this narrow defile and to have to tear the wagon to pieces to turn around. My heart sank below zero when I saw, a short way ahead, what I took to be the end of this gulch; but it proved to be a sharp turn to the left, and where the wagon hub struck the corner, in turning, I saw some red paint on the rock which convinced me some other wag- on had been through. - This was a great relief to my mind. A: few rods farther we emerged from the gulch into the water—beautiful, cold, clear water. The stream is about 2 rods wide and 2 feet deep. After crossing it we were in Jakey Hoover’s park, which is about 4 of a mile wide by one mile long. It is completely surrounded by crags and peaks, on whose tops rest the fleeting clouds. We had entered this beautiful park by the only way accessible. A short drive brought us to Jakey’s cabin. Several deer, some of which he had raised and others that had be- come tame from association, and from be- ing salted and protected, were grazing in the meadows. I saw a man at the door shading his eyes with his hand, and watching our approach. He looked about 35 or 40 years old; had long, dark hair, high forehead, was of medium height, and had pleasant, blue eyes. He was withal a kindly looking man, seem- ingly in the prime of life; yet I afterward learned he was 54 years old. He had lived in this beautiful place 22 years. I asked him it his name was Hoover, and, on being answered in the affirmative, I said he was the man I was looking for. I ex- plained my business gnd said I was there simply for a visit of a day or 2; whereupon he unbent with the movement of a steel trap; opened the door and gave us a wel- come that made us feel perfectly at home. His cabin stands by the stream, with a deer house back of it capable of sheltering 20 or more deer. He leads water from a spring, by pipes, to his house; and such water is never found East of the mountains. TROUTING ON The floors are carpeted with the hides of deer, elk, bear, caribou and lions. We spent a week with him, during which time we had enough experience fishing, hunting deer, grizzlies, and lions to make a book. I often got tired and hungry, only to go home and eat in a manner that sur- prised myself. Space forbids my writing of old Jakey’s mode of living. The meats at one particu- lar meal consisted of elk steak, deers’ rigs boiled and stewed down, deers’ brains, rolled in pulverized crackers and fried, and a large platter of mountain trout. These, with Jakey’s coffee and biscuits, made, it TROUTING ON AN- 1D “ De Veney comes with me to go fishing to-morrow. Get bait. Cook.”’ Thus read a telegram received one day early in May. The bait was dug, the min- nows caught, the flies carefully looked over. In short every preparation was made for the first trout fishing trip of the season. The desire to get into a trout stream, that had been growing stronger every day, _ finally reached its head. The result was, 6 Marinette (Wis.) members of the Wau- che-wense Rod and Gun club, with 2 Chi- cago Calumet club friends, alighted at noon, the oth, at Ellis Junction. | There we found 2 rigs backed up to the platform. The skiff, in sections, was stowed in the bottom of the heaviest wagon and a few minutes sufficed to pack everything carefully. The Joker gave the minnows a change of water and a few drops of brandy, which livened them up surprisingly. Then the start was made. : The highest point in Wisconsin, eleva- tion 4,000 feet above Green bay, distant 23 miles, was our destination—known to the Indians as Wau-che-wense, and to the whites as Thunder mountain. The country had been “logged’’; jack pine now being the prevailing timber until within a few miles of our fishing ground; there the vir- gin forest began. Camp was reached 2 hours before sunset, and rods were hastily rigged. Some of the party fished the North branch of the Thun- der, flowing merrily past camp. The rest, with the assistance of Wade, our lodge keeper—the greatest talker in the State— carried the sections of the boat up the mountain to the little lake half a mile from camp. Soon the bottoms and ends of the skiff were nailed to the sides, the tar boil- ing and ready to be applied, but no swab ’ THE THUNDER. 35 seemed to me, a meal good enough for any one. This first visit to Jakey’s ranch occurred in 1893, since which time I have made him several visits, spent many days with him on the trail, and many nights with him by the camp fire, of which I may write again. I[ hope to be in Hoover’s park in the near future. If any of your readers wish to make a trip to the mountains, in quest of sport or health, I will gladly write them directions and letters of introduction that they may visit the prince of hunters and see, in the wonderful park, the wondrous beauty I cannot describe. ELE EON DEAR: CURTIS. had been brought. Handkerchiefs were too valuable so far from the source of sup- ply, so 3 of us held Wade down while the Doctor skilfully. amputated his trousers half way to the knees. .The improvised swab, tied to a stick, did the work satis- factorily. It was too late to try for trout, so a bee line was taken through the woods for camp. Supper was awaiting the hungry crowd, and the trout, caught by the other members - of the party, fried to a delicious crispness disappeared with astonishing rapidity; 80 going down before the 9 appetites were appeased. Cigars and pipes were produced, and, lounging in the balmy evening air, stories were told of former exploits with rod and gun, and plans made for the mor- row. Wade talked and talked; but as he is left alone in the wilds for weeks at a time, some allowance was made. It was seemingly but a moment after crawling into our blankets, when his voice was heard again, but not an unwelcome SsOiids fond: -was::., burn out boys; (its 5 o'clock; a fine day for fishing and break- fast is most ready.” The meal over, 2 of the party were driven 6 miles up stream to fish in the vicinity of an old logging camp; 2 others went along to fish down stream; some went East a mile to fish the Handsaw creek; while I fished from the camp down stream. These waters have always been celebrated for excellent trout fishing. Both the North branch on which we were, and the South branch, about 5 miles away, are. ideal streams. All kinds of fishing grounds can be found. Rapids are frequent, where the gamy trout respond to the cast with a savage rush. The wading is good, though the rocks are slippery and the pressure of water so strong one may be swept into a 36. hole if not careful. The excitement of the fishing is great and chances are often taken, so amusing and chilly experiences are not infrequent. A pair of old trousers, with shoes joined at the ankles with a string, are the best outfit for hard and successful work. Hip boots are soon filled with water. The spawning grounds, usually the level places between the rapids in the shelter of over- hanging alders, abound in deep holes. Here it is necessary to work carefully along the bank and patiently try the different kinds of bait, to overcome the shyness of the big trout. Our minnows, kept hard and fresh by the method of packing, proved the right kind of bait, and tempted many trout, of ¥% to 1% pounds in weight, to their death. Old logging corduroy bridges are favor- ite retreats for the fish; but the angler must be careful not to let a shadow of even the rod flit above the still water, nor to jar the logs by a careless step. Cautiously creeping through the tall grass to these spots, you cast a fly or bait into the current. With a rush the line is pulled across the pool with a strength that bespeaks a big one. The utmost skill is needed to keep the fish from getting under the logs or into the willows. Back, forward and across goes the trout in its frantic en- deavor to release itself. The struggle may be long or short, but when a successful landing is made, a chuckle of satisfaction accompanies him into the creel. The hungry but successful anglers strag- gled into camp one by one; every creel full. Wade commenced to talk and clean fish, with the appearance of the first man, and he was kept busy for several hours. After dinner the fishermen lay around in the shade, each one telling of his biggest catch, and how it was done. One of the party, however, had not re- turned; probably not wanting to come back without a full catch, was the decision. He had not taken a lunch, but would likely roast a fish or two, and fill up on brook water. The most enthusiastic again started out at 4 o'clock, to fish the stream; while some went to the lake. A beautiful little lake it is, at the foot of a high hill, bordered on one side by rocky cliffs; on the other by hardwood timber that cast dark reflections in the deep water along the shore. The trout rose well, and our 5-ounce split- bamboo rods were tried to their utmost. The trout that had given up the creek for RECREATION. the cold spring lake, were gamy to the last rush. Wade paddled the boat, and, wonder of wonders, threats of a gag answered as well as the real thing. Not a sound was heard save the swish of the paddle and the sighing of the wind through the treetops, with an occasional exclamation as a good fish was hooked or landed. Twilight approached and the reflection of the trees became darker, the murmur of the wind grew to a weird roar, as one of the sudden storms of the mountain foretold its coming. The rumble of thunder was heard afar, and an exceptional day it would have been without it, on this mountain; for it is right- ly named. Probably from being daily ac- customed to it, the trout did not cease biting. The darker it grew, the more fre- quent were the exciting splashes, tugs and rushes, as the hungry fish, anxious for a last morsel before dark, savagely took the flies. Some jumped clear out of the water, taking them on the downward turn; some seized them on tthe upward rush; while a few were caught in the wrong end, as they struck at the flies with their tails. Of all my varied fishing experiences, this was the most peculiar. The roar of the wind on the mountain above, while the lake was comparatively calm; the deepening twilight; the excitement of the sport, all combined to make a lasting impression. This part of the outing was a decided success in the size of the catch. We went to camp lugging over 50 pounds of trout. Here we found the whole party assembled; the missing one having at last turned up in a very bedraggled and exhausted condi- tion. Having lost his way, he had, after travel- ing in a circle for several hours, forced him- self to think rationally. Then he took a bee line West by the sun until he struck the main Thunder. After that he worked his way up stream to camp. Every day was varied by different experi- ences. The .worries and cares of business were forgotten, and our lease of life length- ened accordingly. On the 4th day, as most of the men must return to civilization, preparations were made for the homeward journey. Before going, however, Wade . was presented with several pairs of trousers, to recompense him for the abbreviation of his own. As we rumbled down the road, he talked until we were out of hearing, and for all we know, is talking yet. “When I’m reduced to my last dollar I go right out and spend it.” “What good does that do?” “ Nature abhors a vacuum—and it brings in money to burn, right off.” MARK EAST! Se Ly Within sight of the sand dunes of Long Island and Great South bay, are Smith’s point, Middle ground and Barn flats. These, with places of lesser advantages are, because of the prevailing South or South- west winds, lee shores, and consequently feeding-grounds for myriads of ducks in autumn and winter, and shore birds in the late summer. From the first of July, shooting on Great South bay and Shinne- cock yields good bags of snipe; and the shooter who goes to Canoe Place inn, Lane’s or Ackerly’s, for a week, is abso- lutely certain of good sport, part of the time at least. With the ducks it is different. For punt shooting, arrangements should be made about 10 days ahead, and the date positively fixed; or it will be found, on arriving un- heralded, that every punter is engaged. Then comes the aggravation of hearing reports of more successful gunners, and seeing the puffs of smoke from their guns, away across the bay. In consequence, on your return to the city, you will stop at Fulton market and grimly “ put up” for 6 or 8 pairs of birds, to be sent to expectant friends. If the sport is to be battery shooting, the same preliminaries should be observed. You are expected on the evening train. The hack quickly takes the party, never more than 2, to Capt. Ackerly’s cottage on ‘the bay, for instance. There your supper, always duck predominating, is served; you uncivilize yourself, assume the duck shoot- er’s habiliments, and are rowed out to the “cat.” Then, off for Middle ground, where anchor is cast. Four o'clock strikes. After a hurried breakfast, the double battery and its 150 decoys are anchored; the shooters gingerly flatten themselves in its coffin-like interior; and, with a parting, ‘‘ They’ll see you be- fore you see them, if you don’t keep down,” the sloop fills her sails and quickly disap- pears. You are left with a 34-inch plank and 12 feet of water under you; but 600 pounds of lead for ballast, light canvas wings and anchors, fore and aft, hold the battery steady and safe. One’s apprehen- sion of a watery grave and no ducks, grad- ually fades and expectancy reigns. Peer- ing Eastward, for, the wind being South- west, from that direction the flight should come, one sees from out the darkness, steal- -ing softly up the horizon, a white mist, paling the twinkling lights. As Fire island EARNS. 37 grows dim and its flashes less bright, the white beach and the life-saving station as- sume shape. Finally a golden rim appears above the horizon. ‘“ Mark East!” anda few black spots appear. Then their wings are bowed, their feet drop, they tip up to settle among the decoys. ‘“ Spat! Spat!” and their careers are ended. The sport has commenced. Thus it continues till noon; doubles, sin- gles, flocks great and small; _ blue-bills, redheads, coots, shelldrakes, with an oc- casional mallard, brant or whistler. Some- times a file of geese will give additional excitement to the shooting. The Captain blows his horn and beats up, when the flight slackens, and we go aboard for din- ner. Shooting is resumed at 3 o’clock, and stopped at sundown. It must not be supposed that this is the rule. Many times the signs and weather will be favorable; but with the sun, the wind will often veer and spoil everything. Again, when the “rig” is out, the birds are found “ using”’ Barn flat, and a change is imperative. At another time, from a moderate breeze the wind increases to a gale, and tin cup and sponge cannot keep the water down in the battery. It sweeps in at every plunge, and though the flight is fine, self preservation is supreme, so the sloop is reluctantly signalled. The greatest difficulty in battery shoot- ing is to keep warm; but it becomes un fait accompli if the following ideas as to outfit, the outcome of 30 years of shooting, are followed: A dark corduroy cap, with ear-laps; dog- skin coat, and mole-skin vest lined with paper—wind-proof. Mole-skin trousers, buttoning at the ankle; army brogans and 2 pairs of long woolen stockings; good gloves; fleece-lined underclothes; and a piece of soap-stone, 12 inches square by 3 inches thick, to be heated and kept in a padded cloth bag between the feet. A good marine glass and a small cushion complete the list. Eschew everything of rubber. Cut a finger hole in your right mitten, which should be large enough to pull on and off readily. No flask? Bad! worse than 3 degrees below zero! Given all these, with good gun and am- munition, and an ideal day, a man is dead mudees if his senses do not tingle at, ‘“‘ Mark ast!” IPAYSVIb' The piscatory devotee in happy days of yore, Never got his trappings from the 7iz de szécle store; But with his wetted jackknife he trimmed a fishing-pole, Just long enough to overreach the bull-head’s farthest hole: And as a sort of habit, or identifying mark, He carved in fancy letters his initials on the bark. ‘Then he hied to pasture green, through which the river ran, With his nice fat angle-worms in an old tomato can. iu == | PRESENT. How dif’rent from the forking twig is the modern woven creel, And the fastened slip-a-noose unlike the buzzing reel, And the homely bean-pole that the fisher used in liew From the modern work of art—the 10-ounce split bamboo. Then he went a-/ishing—never burdened with supplies, Now, he avgies, has his waders, and a book of gorgeous flies, And too, he has a—has a—but need a person ask ?— For the feature of his outfit is a nobby, yum-yum flask, FUTURE. Year by year the fishing vogue is changing more and more, Tho’ Ananias ever will be keeper of the score. Of one thing we are certain, the evolution brings A sense that fishing outfits are full of needless things, Of the changes promised, the one that’s most benign, Enables one to catch his fish with neither hook nor line. So the angling artiste will have fewer traps to lug For his entire equipment will be carried in a jug. A HARD RIDE IN THE MOUNTAINS. v At a little frontier garrison in the moun- tains of Oregon, where the long winter days hung in cold monotony, we usually hailed any change of duty with pleasure; albeit the variation might be of a kind bringing only a grim delight. One snowy evening in January, Lieut. M put in an appearance at our post, bearing an order from headquarters, 359 miles away, for a court-martial to be convened at camp War- ner, still 140 miles farther on, across the wilds of Oregon. The detail named him, Lieut. R—— of our camp, and me as members, besides others at the camp beyond. The pros- pect was anything but pleasant, but the thought of meeting comrades whom we had not seen for months, easily reconciled us to the chilly ride. The quarter master fur- nished us transportation from his limited supply, which consisted of one rickety am- bulance drawn by 4 wagon mules, and a spring wagon for baggage, witnesses, and one prisoner to be tried. With this outfit we took our departure. Owing to our late start and the bad condition of the road, only 15 miles were made that day. Toward dusk a spanking team approached, and we were soon hailed by the cheery driver, Lieut. Charley Roe, of my regiment. His rig consisted of an open buggy drawn by 4 handsome horses—his own property— gaily decked with sleigh bells. Having the same destination as our- selves, he was promptly invited to join our mess. The next morning Roe asked me to take a seat beside him for the rest of the journey. We in due time arrived at camp Warner. A few days finished the business of the court. Then we prepared for the journey home. As before, I was to ride with Roe. The wagon containing baggage and 4 sol- diers, witnesses and cook, was started some hours in advance. Roe and I left the post later; while the ambulance was to follow. We with the spanking team started in high spirits about noon. We were bowling along merrily, when, at a crossing of a creek in the narrow valley, Roe touched up the leaders. They being unaccustomed to the lash, sprang into the air. This started the wheelers and away they all went. Swerving at a bend in the road, the buggy was upset. Roe clung to the reins, and after a few desperate plunges, the horses became entangled; 2 were thrown and all came to a sudden stop. The buggy was badly broken, so we extricated the team, and re- turned to the garrison. Fortunately, as it might seem, though not so as it came about, the ambulance had not started. Into this G. 39 We we got; but Roe insisted on hitching on his team. All went well for about 6 miles, when we reached the summit of a ‘hill with a long descent before us. The team started down, but strangely enough, Roe did not touch the brake till the wagon had such headway it was of no avail. The horses started on a mad gallop; the old ambulance swaying, bumping and jumping. About 1oo yards from the bottom of the hill, the road curved. Here the old trap, taking the outside rut, slid beautifully in the groove. This great effort at equilibrium exhausted its strength, and one tire parting, on a hind wheel, down we went. The horses were finally stopped within 50 yards of a gorge, that would soon have received us. There we were, in the snow, 8 miles from the friends we had just left, and 30 miles from our base of supplies. Our pride would not allow us to return after this 2nd disaster, nor would our condition permit our proceeding bareback. We concluded to bivouac and brace up against the gather- ing snow storm. The prisoner, who was by no means a criminal, showed his pluck by volunteering to go forward and bring back the wagon. Mounting a good horse, he set out. As it was sunset the next day when he returned, it can be imagined how we amused ourselves meantime, without blankets, food or stimulant, and the mer- cury at zero. After a short rest for the team that was brought to our rescue, we set out for a night’s travel. We all bundled into the little vehicle, from which we soon bun- dled out; for it was impossible to make time with the snow 18 inches deep. All that night we trudged beside the wagon, alternating the belaboring of the mules, by lifting on the wheels. The horses had to be hitched in at intervals to relieve the mules. The whole night’s journey was fraught with misery, which our chagrin augmented. We marched 30 miles the next day, and 25 the following; our progress continually re- tarded by the deep snow. Sometimes it was a little distraction to watch the usual small band of hungry coyotes or little wolves, that followed close beside and be- hind us; coming so near at times that we could hear the hungry snap of their jaws. On the night of the second day we made camp in a cheerless hole called Buzzards canyon. The Westerner can always be re- lied on to give an euphonious title to a locality. Now, the next day would be the last day of the month; in fact, the last day of the 2 months; which means in military 40 RECREATION. parlance, muster day—or did, some years ago. Lieut. Roe being absent on leave, felt in duty bound to be present at the muster of his troop. It was the alternative of a fear- ful night ride, or a reported absence on the muster rolls.) He chose the former. - Se- lecting his 2 best horses, one to ride, the other to lead—first adjusting a fur robe on -the back of one in lieu of saddle—he mounted and set out by the chilly light of a midwinter moon. The distance was 54 measured miles, with the road merely a trail in places—hilly and covered deep with snow. The thermometer marked 12 below zero. We learned 2 days later, that Roe ar- rived in camp Harney, plucky, but badly frozen. He lost a bit of each ear, besides sustaining a general numbness which lasted him for 3 months. At his cabin door he was greeted by his mother, who had journeyed from her home on the Hudson to this secluded spot, to spend a winter with her son. He was the same officer who rode one ‘horse the same distance—140 miles—in 22 hours, and without the slightest injury to man or horse. This on duty, however. When in the saddle, he always seemed infatuated; not with pleasure, but an ap- parent desire to go on and on. He is now Capt. Roe, of the crack Troop of Militia National Guards of New York—raised and equipped, I think, principally by his own efforts. ; RABBIT SHOOTING IN KANSAS. A. W. From the time I learned to point my grandiather’s old muzzle-loader in the di- rection of game, I have enjoyed hunting rabbits. While the sport may be thought rather mild by some, yet with a well trained dog—one that will set the rabbit and not run in—enjoyable shooting may be had. It takes a quick eye to stop a prohibition cottontail, scudding under full sail, on a Kansas prairie. One bright morning last December, my friend Whittier dropped in on me and sug- gested a day aiter bunnies. It did not take long to get the light hunting-wagon loaded with tent and camp outfit. Then we were ofi for the Ninnescah river, some 20 miles South of Wichita. The roads were in ex- cellent condition, as Kansas roads gener- ally are, and we went bowling along at a lively gait, reaching our destination before noon. Aiter the thorses had been taken care of, we selected a sheltered nook in a small grove, on the South side of a steep bank, so as to be out of the North wind. We soon had camp in good shape. The stove was placed in position near the entrance of the tent; camp utensils arranged in order, and then we were ready for lunch. It is always my custom, when camping, whether for a day or a longer time, to put the camp into good shape the first thing. Then, in case of bad weather, I am ready for it. In this Western country, one gets to depend on his own resources, for there are no hotels scattered over the country, as “back East’; and settlers’ homes are not always convenient. The most satis- factory way, therefore, is to take a tent: for then you can stop whenever and wher- BITTING. ever you please:. and can go to bed with your boots on, if you wish. We had with us a pointer and a setter, both well broken on birds and rabbits; and when they made a stand, there was always business ahead. It was generally impossible to know whether the game was quail or rabbit. My iriend and his pointer Sancho took one edge of a cornfield, while Bird and I followed the other. Before we had gone 50 yards, my dog came to a stand. Moving up, I gave him a gentle push. Away went a bunnie, bounding along until brought to grass with a load of 6's. Alternating between prairie and corn- fields, we repeated the same movements: the rabbits often coming to bag, some- times getting away. More escaped in the cornfields than on the prairie. Having all the rabbits we could easily carry, we re- turned to camp an hour before sundown. It was a beautiful evening, so we built a fire outside the tent, and put the kettle over the fire. While Whittier was stirring the mush, I prepared a generous supper of stewed bunnie and sweet potatoes. Ajiter the meal, we were ready for “ swop- ping” the usual camp-fire stories of former hunting trips. While my companion was giving me a “whopper,” we were joined by 2 lads from the neighborhood who had seen our fire and came to see “ what was going on.” They were pleasant boys and gave us some information about the game of the vicinity. The quiet of the evening was enlivened, occasionally, by the howl- ing of coyotes in the valley: otherwise everything was in repose. Feeling the need of rest ourselves, we sought our downy couch. SOME OLD GUNS. 4l We were awakened by a howling storm. It was wind, hail and snow. We rose with the dawn and after a red hot breakfast, were again ready for business. Several inches of snow had fallen, and the trees and bushes were covered with the fleecy mantle. Here in sunny, Southern Kansas, one is not often greeted with such beautiful winter scenes. It brought to my mind similar ones in the East, in “auld lang syne.” Pulling on our rubber boots, we forded the river, to hunt among the wild plum. bushes on the sand hills. We walked leis- urely and had an enjoyable half day’s sport, bagging numerous rabbits and a few quails. My friend killed a large coyote, that un- wisely attempted to pass him, on his way to better cover. He had a beautiful coat, which now, as a rug, adorns my friend’s hall. Until I have explained, it may be doubted that I got a rabbit up a tree. This, how- ever, actually occurred. Although we had agreed to shoot only running rabbits, I saw one at the foot of a small plum tree, some distance away; so thought to touch him up. At the report, the rabbit sprang straight into the air and landed, dead, in the fork of the tree, over 2 feet from the ground. Was not that treeing a rabbit? Could an Eastern sportsman have seen our camp, he would have exclaimed: “Game hogs!” Well, if the killing had been done in a locality where rabbits were less plentiful, the term might be justified. Rabbits have no protection here; indeed, they are so numerous and destructive to young orchards that the county pays a bounty of 4 cents for every pair of ears. Even then they seem on the increase, espe- cially jack rabbits; as they are not es- teemed much for the table and therefore little hunted. Good sport is had chasing jacks on horseback, with hounds. In recalling my hunting trips in Eastern Pennsylvania, several decades ago, I re- member many a weary tramp of miles, over hill and dale, with a result of perhaps 1 or 2 rabbits and a squirrel or so. Yet, if the game-bag was light, the jaunts were happy onés for all that. At the conclusion of our hunt, and on our return to camp, I proposed a final lunch of broiled rabbit, but was ruled out by my friend, who had already had enough of that kind of fare. On account of the snow, the return trip was rather tiresome, but we finally got through. For years to come [ shall think with pleasure of our day after bunnies, on the Ninnescah. SOME OLD GUNS: CAPT. PHILIP READE, U. S. A. EARLY FRENCH MILITARY BREECH- LOADER MOUSQUETOON. The Mousquetoon des Cent Gardes was invented in France. The order of introduc- tion of breech-loading arms, for military service, was as follows: 1. The United States Army. 2. Norway and Swedish Marine. 3. Prussia. 4. France. In his “ Report of the Military Commission to Europe,” 1855-56, Maj. A. Mordecai says that this ““ Cent Gardes”’ arm was destined for the special corps connected with the Emperor’s Palace. The arm was of what, in 1856, was small calibre, being 0.36 inch. The ball was long in proportion to its diameter; powder charge 30 grains. The ball, powder and fulminate were contained in one cartridge, covered at the rear by a copper cap containing the priming. Mr. W. W. Greener states that the cartridge used was similar in construction to the Le- faucheux: that is, the pin fire cartridge. The last named authority states that the pin for the cap was placed “ under the base of the cartridge and projected barely % of an inch.” Greener also says the manipula- tion of this arm ‘‘ was difficult and danger- ous.” It will be observed that the 2 au- thorities quoted differ as to the priming system employed. Maj. Mordecai’s report describes the Mousquetoon des Cent Gardes as having a - a5 - Gee LEED Doe rts St = ———————— SS 7 Z qi pe ell Berty French Military Breech-tadker . breech-loading arrangement somewhat sim- ilar to the American Sharp’s carbine. The carbine was finished with a slender sword bayonet, 40 inches long, with which it formed a lance 7% feet long. I quote from Maj. Mordecai’s report: 42 ae RECREATION. “This breech-loading arrangement ap- pears to act well, as it may in an arm of so small a calibre and charge, used only under cover of a roof; but it would not seem to be adapted to use in the ordinary vicissi- tudes of military service. However, M. Pruille, chef d’escadron d’artillerie, proposes to make arms for the general service on the same plan: to use a very long grooved ball, weighing about 180 grains, with a charge equal to 31 grains. He says a ball of this kind penetrates, at 20 paces, through a cuirass which has been proved in the or- dinary manner: that it has a range of 650 yards with an ordinary sight, and an ex- treme range of 2,186 yards.” THE LEFAUCHEUX BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUN AND PIN FIRE CARTRIDGE. This non-military arm is illustrated here; Ist, because Lefaucheux is stated to have been a workman under the celebrated Jean Samuel Pauly, just as Jean Nicholas Dreyse, the alleged inventor of the Prussian needle gun, had been. 2d, because the sporting arm of Lefaucheux was one of the first fire arms ‘of any kind, “drop down” system, to use’a gas-tight cartridge shell, or case, to properly fit the breech of the gun: the cartridge carrying the means of its own ignition. The first Lefaucheux gun used a pin-fire cartridge, which is shown in the illustration. After this comes the rim-fire cartridge; then the centre-fire metallic cartridge. The pin-fire cartridge of Le- faucheux required a pin-hole in the breech part of the gun for the brass striking pin to stick up through, acting as a nipple for the cock or hammer. This pin hole was a great objection, as the pin had to fit into the notch in the barrels before the barrels could be closed. In very rapid loading, and during excitement, delay was caused in properly fitting the cartridge. The liability of the pins to be bent out of shape, or dis- placed, was also an objection. The Lefau- cheux cartridges were not handy to carry on account of the projecting pin. Yet the introduction of the central fire cartridge met with opposition from many who as- serted that the system was dangerous be- cause they could not see, at a glance, if the gun was loaded. The hammerless shot guns were opposed, 18 years afterward, on the same ground, with the further ob- jection that sportsmen could not see when they were cocked or loaded. Patented “ in- dicators”’ followed but were discarded as useless and unnecessary appendages. Some of Lefaucheux’s pin-fire cartridges were of pasteboard, re-enforced with foil near me- tallic base. On page 102, “ Hints to Riflemen,” 1864, by H. W. S. Cleveland, is a sensible defence = Lefaucheux Breech - louder. Stxgle grep. of cartridges loaded at factories and self-. primed. Even at that date, objections were urged by some who preferred muzzle load- ing arms and percussion caps, based on the ground that. loaded cartridges were dan- gerous: that if the sportsman’s or soldier’s supply of such was exhausted his fire-arms were of no more value than so many sticks: that they could only be used with the spe- cial ammunition provided for them: that their use restricted the firer to precisely the same quantity and quality of powder and ball under all circumstances and at all ranges; that they encouraged waste of am- munition, carelessness, etc., etc. The success of breech-loading small arms is due in a great measure to the cartridge, in the improvement of which there has been the same advance as in the arms themselves. No matter how inferior may be a breech arrangement, a perfect cartridge can be used with safety and efficiency. TOCA PICRWIRE: LAURENSTINE YORKE. New sorrows smite me from thine eyes And I am blanched and dumb; Hope, the alluring siren dies, And leaves me cold and numb. FROM THE GAME FIELDS. ON THE MOULEE MARSH. Wie. Dy After being cooped up in an office all winter, I naturally enjoyed my Ist outing of the season exceedingly. I do not be- lieve in spring shooting, though to get into the country, I usually spend at least one day on the marsh. I prefer the woods, not because of the woods, but for the action and the unexpected whir of a partridge or quail. To lie in wait for a duck, seen afar, coming dead on, is, to my mind, “ too Indian.”’ My friend and I left Trenton, and with a Northwest wind made the 8 miles to the . marsh just below Huron river, in time for breakfast. No record of time was kept, but we could not have been 2 hours in making the trip. Our boat, a 16-foot open skiff, was old and heavy, but a good sailer, stiff in the water. _After breakfast we walked down the beach and punted through the marsh, not trying to kill birds, but lazing around. Away back in the marsh were thousands of pintails, and although 2 or 3 miles away, we could hear them rise with a roar known well to duck hunters. The Moulee marsh is probably one of the best ducking-grounds in the country. Members of the club there kill hundreds of ducks in a day. It is said that Harvey Brown, of Cleveland, who is the best shot in the club, shoots 3 guns and kills with every barrel. I have heard of his getting 28 teal out of one flock.* We killed more time than birds, but had a goodtime. Late in the evening we heard the birds coming into the marsh. An oc- casional mallard would fly over with a “quack, quack ”; then we heard it repeated away back in the marsh. The teal would whiz by, disappearing in an instant. This kept up until long after dark. Many an evening, in the fall, have I spent in the marsh to catch the flight, when I shot so fast my gun barrels became too hot to touch. For half an hour it is good sport. When you are through you find you have killed, in the short half hour, enough mal- lards, grey and black ducks, to satisfy you. The next afternoon we started home ina gale. Three other hunters, who were at the marsh, came with us: one in our boat. We took in a lot of stuff that loaded us down, but being accustomed to wind and water we hoisted sail and flew before the * There are many club men who are also game hogs. Mr. Brown, if this report be true, may not squeal for his food nor put his feet in the trough when he eats, but he has all the other characteristics of a first-class hog.— EDITOR. 43 wind. One was kept busy bailing. Several times, when the wind came too strong, we had to let the sail fly out in front, like a flag; even then we made great time. Once a big wave covered our bow, six inches. My friend was at the tiller and saw it com- ing. He was afraid one of us would see it and move; then all would be over, per- haps, with all of us. I had a few pails of water to bail out, as a result. Our next trouble was going through a bed of bowl- ders. I don’t know how we got through and will not try to tell. We stopped at Story’s bay and looked back for the other boat, but they were not in sight. For a time we were worried, but after a time we saw them coming and they were soon with us. We then held a council on the beach. “Now what shall we do?” said one. We had made only about 3 miles. “Let’s go into Story’s, leave our stuff and have him drive us to Trenton,” I sug- gested. All agreed, and that was what we did. The gun that Story—an old market hunter—has is a murderous weapon. It is 4 gauge, nearly 8 feet long, with a big pad on the stock. Story said he had killed 42 ducks at one shot. His load was 12 ounces of shot—could shoot 14, but it kicked too much. From a boat, he would get in line with the ducks, rest the muzzle, hold the stock against him somewhere and let it go. The recoil would send the boat flying through the water and save him. I am thankful the law prohibits the use of such guns, now. FROM: LAKE” CHELAN. Trapping in this section last winter was not good. Several men were engaged in it, but no good catches were made. The coun- try about the lake has been trapped every winter, for the past 7 years, and marten are getting scarce. The Pearl brothers wintered in the Stehekin valley, at the head of the lake, and caught a few marten, a fisher or 2, several mink and 5 lynx. This last named catch is curious. In the winter of ’88 a party of 4 trapped at Railroad creek and got 31 of these whiskered cats. A few years later one of the same men and I hunted and trapped there 2 winters. We got a large number of marten, some fishers, a dozen wolverines and a varied assortment of other fur; but only 1 lynx. Nor did any of the other hunters catch anything feline except an occasional bob cat. Lynxes have been caught in several local- ities, lately, and some people believe they 44 RECREATION. are like bears, in one respect—i.e., some years they will be seen and caught freely, and in others they apparently desert the same section altogether, or nearly so. Is the lynx inclined to be migratory in its habits? Mountain lions have been killing deer, to an unusual extent. During January and February several half-eaten carcasses were found, and I saw the remains of a large doe floating in the lake. She had been killed and partially devoured. This was evidently a lion’s work. One of these had been stay- ing in the Stehekin valley for several win- ters, but Redmond Pearl saw it one day and wounded it, with his 38-40 Winchester. He then followed and killed it—a male, 7 feet 10 inches long and weighing 131 pounds, on a steelyard, just after being brought in. It was very fat, and is sup- posed to be the one that has been heard so often for 3 or 4 years past. Deer wintered well here and few were killed during the later winter months; but they are not so plentiful as formerly; nor are goats shot so often. Two men from Southern Oregon, came in lately, bringing 4 large dogs with them. They have gone up Railroad creek after bear and intend hunting them all the spring. Hides are good until the middle of June, away up in the mountains. Trout are biting freely and some good catches have been made. Pros- pectors are preparing to go out.now, in the hope that the new forest reserve order will be amended. Mining is the coming indus- try in Washington, and if the order stands as made, it will utterly ruin this country. C. Greenwood, Lake Chelan, Wash. WHERE THE BUFFALO WENT. ANACONDA, Mont. Editor REcREATION: In 1876 I was Gov- ernment scout under General Miles. Little did I think then that the immense herds of buffalo which were continually in sight, would so soon be swept off the earth. In September of that year, “ Yellow- stone” Kelly, ‘“ Billy’ Cross and I were sent by General Miles to locate the camp of the Ogallalah Sioux. We followed down the Yellowstone 50 miles, and about 10 o’clock that night, found where their camp had been during the day. The next morn- ing we took a straight cut for Cedar creek, reaching it at dark, then travelled up stream 8 miles. Every half mile we ran into herds of buffalo. They were not wild, and at times it seemed certain they would run over us. It was a peculiar situation— hunting Indians and dodging buffalo. We camped in a thicket that night. In the morning, Miles’ command was seen about 8 miles away, exchanging shots, at long range, with the Indians. Cross and I were for lying low until night; but Kelly insisted on taking daylight for it. So, with almost a certainty of being shot, we started for the command. The Indians had set fire to the prairie, and the smoke had shut off our view; but every time the wind lifted the screen, we got our bearings. Fortunately for us, the enemy had gone to the farther side of the command, leaving clear sailing for us. The Indians told Cross, afterward, they saw us, but through the smoke took us for Indians. When within 250 yards of the troops, we saw them sitting on a sidehill, resting. As the air was still smoky, they also took us for Indians, and fired volley after volley at us. The bullets rattled about like hail. We found shelter in a convenient washout un- til a sergeant, with a small detail, came down to scalp the dead. The soldiers were certain they had seen a number of Indians fall from their horses; but it was only us, as we tumbled to the ground, looking for holes in which to cache ourselves. From ’76 to ’82, on both sides of the Yellowstone, buffalo were slaughtered ruthlessly by whites and Indians. At every shipping point there were thousands of ‘hides piled up. All that was saved of the animals were the hides and horns. The former averaged the hunter $2.50 each, while for the horns he got 1 cent a pound. In those days, from any prominence, 10,000 buffalo might be seen “ at one look.” It was certainly a magnificent sight. The cattlemen wanted the buffalo exterminated, so the cattle could have thea.grass. As no one interfered, the white hunters slaugh- tered, indiscriminately, male, female and young. One day, on the Redwater, 35 miles North of Glendive, I counted from a butte 18 hunters, all shooting into different herds of buffalo, with their Sharps rifles. Yet people wonder how the buffalo could have been so quickly exterminated. In ’83 there was practically but one herd left. That was between Moreau and Can- non Ball rivers, in North Dakota. There were about 10,000 animals in this herd. In. September of that year, Sitting Bull, with his followers, went up the Cannon Ball, hunting. The rst day they killed 1,100—an average of 1 buffalo to each Indian. White hunters would ‘have killed 20 to 60 in the same time. By the middle of the following November the herd was completely wiped out. From that month, the American bison was practically a thing of the past. Vic Smith. —_———— “Buttons used to cost $100 apiece.” “Yes; men used to need more decora- tion than they do now.” ee i —— eS FROM THE GAME FIELDS. 45 INDIANS ARE AMENABLE TO GAME LAWS. Some weeks ago the District Attorney at St. Paul, Minn., filed an opinion with the Game and Fish Commissioners of that State, to the effect that under existing treaties between the U. S. and the Chippe- wa Indians the latter have the right to hunt anywhere, and at any time, and that they are therefore not amenable to State game laws. : I wrote Mr. S. F. Fullerton, Executive Agent of the Game and Fish Commission, referring to a case recently decided in the U. S. District Court, for the District of Wyoming, in which substantially this same question was involved, and Mr. Fullerton replies as follows: ‘““T am very glad to be able to say to the ’ readers of RECREATION that the attorney general of our State, as also the chief jus- tice of our Supreme Court, has given us an opinion adverse to that of our district at- torney, and they say the Indians have no more rights than the white men have. -“ Of course we, as a commission, intend to keep on arresting the Indians, whenever we find them breaking the law, and we are glad the matter has been finally decided in the supreme court of Wyoming. I am also glad RECREATION is of the opinion that the Wyoming case covers our case here in Minnesota. If this point had been decided otherwise than it has been, it would be one of the most vital blows at game protection that was ever dealt in Minnesota. If the Indians could hunt when and where they pleased then all our efforts at game preser- vation would be in vain; and I am glad to know such is not the case. “We have just passed our new game bill and think we now have a good law; in fact, one of the best in any State in the Union. The legislature has been very kind to us and has increased our appropriation from $15,000 to $25,000 a year. “Sentiment is growing in Minnesota in favor of game protection, as indicated by the action of our legislature in increasing our appropriation in these hard times. RECREATION is doing splendid work along the same lines, and the Game and Fish Commission wishes it every success.” I have read one of your charming books and buy your magazine, regularly, at the book store. RECREATION is the best of its kind published. I am a lover of nature and my hobby is canoeing. I wish you would publish some articles about canoe outfits and complements. C. F. W., Cleveland, O. I should be only too glad to print such articles if some of my friends will write them. EDITOR. THE WOLF QUESTION. In future numbers RECREATION purposes taking up the very serious ‘question of wolf-extermination in the ranching coun- try. As nearly as can be ascertained, the region chiefly concerned at present is Wy- oming, Eastern Colorado, Eastern Mon- tana and Western Dakota. The damage done in one year by a single gray wolf has been variously estimated by ranchmen at $50 to $500. If the lowest estimate is correct it would pay the Government to offer a $25 or even a $50 bounty for each wolf scalp. But it is . one matter to go wolfing and another to kill wolves. Of the 3 usual methods of carrying on the war, poisoning, hounding and trapping, detailed accounts will be given in future numbers. In the meantime it is very de- sirable to, have careful answers to the fol- lowing questions, with a view to getting the evidence necessary to bring the whole mat- ter forcibly and intelligently before the au- thorities, as well as the public. Personal experiences are what are de- sired and it is hoped that correspondents will at least sharply distinguish between what they themselves know, and mere hear- say. 1. Where are you located? 2. Are gray wolves troublesome in your region? 3. What do they destroy? Horses? Cat- tle? Sheep? 4. About what amount of damage should you estimate they do in a year, in your county or range? 5. Did you ever know of a gray wolf kill- ing or harming a human being? 6. Are wolves increasing in numbers? 7. Have you any reason to believe that wolves can signal across country, and so tell each other what parts are dangerous or where the hunting is good? 8. What is the average and the greatest weight and measure of a wolf, according to your certain knowledge? 9. Do you consider the coyote a nuis- ance; or do you consider the harm done in killing lambs, etc., more than balanced by the good they do in keeping down gophers, ground squirrels, etc.? 10. What do you consider the best means —legislative and practical—of dealing with the wolf question? If sufficient interest is taken in the sub- ject, by ranchmen and others immediately concerned, RECREATION will publish a series of articles on the best methods of killing wolves; andjthe whole matter will be put in such shape that the State and territorial governments will be obliged to consider, seriously, the advisability of offering a maximum bounty for each gray wolf scalp taken within their respective limits. 46 HOW @ Pigh ARNG A.C. H. In answer to D. T. R., who asks, in March RECREATION, how to learn to shoot on the wing, I would advise him to get a copy of “The Dead Shot,” by “‘ Marksman,” pub- lished in 1864 by W. A. Townsend of New York. I have a copy of this work, and found it invaluable when learning to use the gun. It is just the thing for beginners and can be studied with great profit, by old shooters. There is always something to learn and to pick up; and this book treats the whole question in a very simple manner. I would advise DT. R., ii he has an ordinary, every day length of neck, to use a gun that has about a 2 inch drop to the stock and a length, from butt to trigger, of about 14% inches, or what may suit the length of his arm. The barrels should be 28 inches in length. I advocate the straight stock, as there is no fear of a beginner shooting too high, or too far in front. The trouble is they shoot too low, and straight at the object, when they first start in. More birds are missed by shooting under, than over. One forgets that gravitation acts on the shot, in its passage; and when the object is aimed at point blank, the shot will strike below it. All birds, when flushed, are rising, except when flushed on top of a hill; and the shooter will not kill his bird, if when in the act of pressing (not pulling) the trigger, he can see the bird above the muzzle of his gun. This is one strong point. Another is, don’t try to sight along the barrel. Keep your eyes open, and on the bird, and remember the hand must work with and obey the eye. Remember how you hit a chum in the back of the neck, with a snow ball. You don’t look at your hand, but at the neck, and let go. Keep your gun moving, at the moment of pressing the trigger. Don’t stop it to pull the trigger, for if you do, you will miss and your shot will pass behind the bird. This is the secret of many a miss at a rapidly crossing bird. Here. are 3 secrets irom. Viarksman: If you master them—and you can with ‘practice—you will be a good shot. Ist. At straightaway shots, keep your head up. Cover the back of the bird at the instant you press the trigger and let go. 2d. Ifa bird is crossing to the right, lay your head well over the stock, keeping the visual line on a level with the head of the bird, more or less in advance, according to distance, and speed with which it may be flying when you shoot. 3d. If the bird is crossing to the left, keep your head straight, letting the visual line be on a level with the head of the bird, and in front, from one to 24 inches, according to distance and speed of flight. Bear in ~ RECREATION. mind, that the most skilful and deadly shots, sometimes miss fair open shots. In throwing your gun up, run your leit hand well in advance of trigger guard, and keep in mind that the hand that presses the trigger must obey the eye. To learn this, correctly, take a common playing card; blacken it over; stick it up on a white fence, or board, say 25 yards away. Load with 2 drms. powder and 1 oz. shot. Turn your back to the card. Then in the act of turning about to face the card cock your gun, chuck it to your shoulder, keep- ing your eyes on the card, and the instant the butt touches your shoulder press the trigger. When you can fill that-card full of shot, 9 times out of 10, I will guarantee you will down your grouse or woodcock, in cover, almost every shot; as you will then be able to pitch your gun on the ob- ject, every time, without poking about try- ing to take aim. Never point your gun at a living object, unless you intend to kill it. Keep the muz- zle from constantly staring at your friend. HOW THE SAVAGE WORKS. CARRITUNK, ME.” In December last I started on a moose hunt with W. D. Sullivan and J. D. Mer- rill, of Boston. We made Hackett’s camps, at Moxie pond, our headquarters. The first day out we saw Io deer, but owing to the crust we got only I of them—a big buck. His antlers spread 23 inches. We next climbed Moxie Bald mountain, hoping to find caribou there; but found only some old signs. We had no good still hunting until ready to return home. We brought out I moose and 2 deer. We started 2 moose, a cow and 2 calves, within 1% miles of Hackett’s camps. I find the Savage rifle will kill a moose as quick and as dead as any rifle I ever used. I know of a number having been killed with the Savage, and they all stopped within a few yards of where they stood when shot. Some of these I have killed myself, and none of them ran more than too yards. I have kept a record of game killed with this rifle, which I give below: Ist. Deer shot through point of shoul- der; bullet passed through the heart and was found near kidneys; distance, 60 yards; ran 25 yards. 2d. Deer shot in neck; bullet lodged un- : der skin, on top of neck; distance 100 yards; dead when I got him. 3d. Deer. shot back of shoulder, through lights; bullet passed clear through him; ran 50 yards; was dead when I got to him; distance, 50 yards. 4th. Deer shot through was +303 SAVAGE BUL- LET TAKEN FROM A MOOSE. FROM THE GAME FIELDS. shoulder; dropped where he stood; died in a few minutes; distance 60 yards; bullet not found. 5th. Buck shot in neck, at 100 yards; bullet lodged on top of neck. This bullet I found, and send it to you herewith. Buck weighed 200 pounds. The other buck that was shot in the neck weighed 278 pounds. 6th. Buck shot through shoulders; bul- let not found; distance 75 yards; did not run at all; weighed 210 pounds. 7th. Buck shot through body; ran 100 yards; gave him second shot; bullets not found. 8th. Deer shot through the body; dis- tance 100 yards, dropped where he stood; died in a few minutes; bullet not found. oth. Moose shot through shoulder low down; bullet passed through lights. He started to run, when I fired the second shot. He did not run more than 25 yards, and died in a few minutes; distance, 100 yards. I think the Savage rifle will kill any game we have in Maine. I have killed a great many deer and moose, and used all kinds of rifles; but do not think I ever saw deer and moose die so quickly, or with so little shooting. I find moose are becoming numerous in the country around Moxie pond. Have seen the signs of 22 different moose, within 10 miles of that pond, since the Ist. Hac- kett’s camps are finely located for this hunt- ing region. George C. Jones. FROM OREGON. I have just returned from a long trip in the Cascade mountains and will give you a few pointers as to Southern Oregon. The best fishing I know of is on the head of the North Umpqua river, above the canyon, although both North and South rivers are pretty good. Rogue river is also reason- ably good. There are plenty of.deer all over South- ern Oregon except in the valleys; that is, a good hunter can get I to 4a day. Bear are \quite plentiful about West Fork, just now, feeding on raspberries. There are still a good many elk both in the Cascade and Coast mountains and on the high ranges well back from the settlements. If any of your friends wishes to have some good bear hunting let him come to West Fork about the 1st of September, for a month’s outing at Bear Camp, or Eden Val- ley. The bear hunting lasts only about a week, but owing to the late and early sea- sons it varies some, requiring parties to be on the ground when it does come or they may lose the chance for the season. No dogs required, for when the bear come they come by the dozens and are in plain sight in the short brush that carries the acorns, on which they feed. — 47 Mr. Arrowsmith is an old friend of mine and anything I can do for any of his friends I will do with pleasure. I received ReEc- REATION and am very much pleased with it. I found in the March number just what I was looking for; that is, information as to the work of the small bore smokeless rifle. I have never seen one of them and should like to try them on large game. I will send you some short stories later in the season, but at present am too busy in the hills, as this is the time I make my money. I think of a trip through the moun- tains of Northern Washington next fall, if everything goes right, as that’ is a part of the Western coast I have never yet visited. I may be able, on this trip, to send you some photos of hunting scenes. Should you happen to visit this coast give me a call and see how I will treat you. W. A., West Fork, Ore. THE TEXAS GAME MARKET. 6 FROM THE ‘“‘ GALVESTON NEWS.” The convention of game protective asso- ciations, called to meet in Austin, is a declaration of war on the market hunter. The other kind, the man who takes life for the keen pleasure derived from the taking of it, poses as a friend of the game. The probable outcome of the conference will be a bill before the legislature prohibiting the shipping of game beyond Texas points. While this could not be called unfair to the market hunter, as far as regards the greater varieties of game, yet there are some kinds that are not salable at their best prices in our state. The lordly canvasback and the regal terrapin are not for us. They are for our betters, in New York and Washington. Rich epicures in those places do not hesi- - tate at paying for a pair of canvasbacks a price that would buy a yearling steer in Texas. Terrapin, plover and the 2 ducks, canvasback and redhead, are the only game that can be shipped to Northern markets at a profit. For Texas markets the canvasback classes with the mallard. This latter variety is sel-' dom shipped out of the state, and sells in the game houses of Corpus Christi, Rock- port and Lavaca at seldom more than $2 a dozen. These same houses are paying $8 a dozen for canvasback for their New York trade. Should a law be passed as intimated, the slaughter will go on as before. The only change will be that the sum realized by the market hunter will be less. The ultimate extermination of game is certain; legislation can only defer the re- sult. Game recedes from settled communi- ties, and as the coast counties are now settling fast it is but a question of time when the waterfowl will be as scarce as that noblest of all Texas game, the wild turkey. 48 RECREATION. A BELLIGERENT BULL MOOSE. We were camping on the East branch of the Penobscot, in 1891, between the head of Grindstone falls and the mouth of Wis- ataquoik stream. Priest was an old guide and hunter, but had been converted to a lumberman. He was short and heavy, and had a stiff leg. One day he started out exploring for lumber. About 9 o'clock he was going through a pine growth, when he ran upon a large bull moose. The animal charged him at once. Priest started up a tree, but before he got 5 feet from the ground, the moose was upon him. The man had always been in the woods and was accustomed to shinning up trees, so man- aged to keep on the side opposite the bull. Three times the moose reared and struck down the sides of the tree, his hoofs swish- ing by Priest’s head like rifle bullets. He kept on climbing, and soon was out of reach. Reaching a large limb, he seated himself, lit his pipe and awaited develop- ments. The moose kept rearing and strik- ing the tree, knocking off bark and pieces of wood. Well, the old man was kept there until about 4 o’clock in the afternoon, when the bull went away, releasing his prisoner. Priest slid down the tree and came to coup as fast as his stiff leg would carry im. That evening he prepared a birch-bark horn, for calling. After dark he and I started up the river in a bark canoe. The old man was mad, and wanted to kill some kind of a moose, to relievehis feelings. The bank, where we intended to watch, was steep and high; the water deep along shore, but about 7o feet out it ran off shoal to a gravel bar. I held the canoe by a bush, from the bow, while my companion called, from the stern. When everything was ready, Priest gave a long, low bellow on the horn, that rang for miles around. In about 2 minutes we heard an answer. After 20 minutes another call was given. The answer was nearer and louder. On the bull came to within 30 yards, and stopped. Priest filled his horn with water and let it drip into the stream. In an instant the old fellow came with a bound and a roar. Before I had time to shove the canoe from the shore, he plunged over the bank, striking his forefeet fairly into the middle of the boat, driving them through the bottom. Kicking with his hind feet in the water, he was sending the canoe out toward the gravel bar.. When we got into shallow water, I jumped and sang out to Priest to fire. He did so, and one shot did the work. This was the biggest moose I ever saw. I have seen the old man many times since, and he never fails to recall the moose hunt, on the East branch. C. E. H., Medway, Me. NortH Puiatte, NEB. Editor RECREATION: Duck and goose shooting was good last spring, although no one has made large bags of Canada geese, and many hunters returned empty handed. The unusual amount of rain and snow filled the sloughs and overflowed the prairies, so that the ducks had a large territory over which to feed and were comparatively safe from the hunters. Some of the best bags were made shooting from sandbars in the river. Redhead ducks were more abundant than usual and canvasbacks rather scarcer. The snow geese, or white brant, as they are commonly called, were so abundant, at some points along the Platte river, as to fairly whiten the fields where they feed; and an engineer recently told me he saw a 40- acre corn field literally covered with them. For some reason they are not hunted so much as the Canada geese, although they are much less wary. They are not consid- ered so good for eating. Old prairie chickens were more abundant last spring than for 3 or 4 years, and we hope for another season of good chicken shooting. As I was dressing, this morning, the booming of the cocks floated in at the open window, from the prairies adjacent to town, and raised bright visions of fine sport, with the large coveys, in the fall. A wet spring is always most favorable, here, to a good hatch and an abundance of full grown grouse in the fall. M. K. Barnum. Sportsmen are beginning to realize that game is becoming less abundant each sea- son. The conclusion reached by many, therefore, is that game laws are either loosely regarded, throughout the country. or the present laws are not strict enough. Even in the olden times there were many strict laws for protection of game, which made poaching no less a crime than theft. The promptness with which General Wash- ington acted, on one occasion, in punish- ing a poacher, might serve as an example for the proper treatment of pot hunters. There was a certain worthless fellow, notorious as a poacher, who was known to> frequently trespass on the grounds belong- ing to Mount Vernon. He had been warned time and again, by Washington, but continued his depredations. He would cross the river in a canoe, and with fowling piece make havoc among the canvasbacks that flocked to the low marshlands. One day, as Washington was going about the plantation, he heard the report of a gun in the direction of the river. Sur- mising what was in the wind, he spurred his horse toward the sound. Dashing through the bushes, he came upon the cul- prit, just as he was pushing from shore. The fellow, seeing his danger, cocked his oe Ss” FROM THE GAME FIELDS. 49 gun and, with a threatening look, leveled it directly at Washington. He, however, without heeding it in the least, rode into the water, seized the canoe by the painter, and dragged it ashore. Leaping from his horse, he wrenched the fowling piece from the astonished poacher, and belabored him in such a manner as to make him wish the wide Potomac was between him and the irate General. He never trespassed again on the forbidden grounds. Ralph Latson, Iowa Falls, Ia. Editor RECREATION:: One of the best and oldest ways of cooking fish or game in the woods, is as follows: Having built a fire of size in proportion to the amount of food to be cooked, let it burn down to a glowing mass of coals and ashes. Wash and season your fish well and then wrap them up in clean grass, leaves, bark or cotton cloth. Then, after scraping away the greater part of the coals, put the fish among the ashes, cover up with same material, and heap the coals on top. The fish cooks quickly—15 or 20 minutes —according to the size. Having once eaten fish or game cooked in this way you will agree with me that it is the best in the world for camp cooking. Clay also answers the purpose of protect- ing the fish or game from the fire, if no other material is at hand, and in fact for game, or anything that requires more time for cooking, it makes the best covering. Wet paper is also good and is about the best of all for fish. Probably most of the old veterans have tried this method of cooking, when in the woods or on the shore, but I have shown it to many guides and others to whom it was new, and now mention it for the benefit of any of RECREATION’S younger readers who may get caught away from home or camp without a frying pan. You should always carry a small bag of salt in your pocket when in the woods. It will often provide you the savor for a good meal, when other- wise you would have to go hungry. Bergen, Hackensack, N. J. Editor REcREATION: Deer hunting promises to be good next season, for deer are now low down and numerous. A few days since, I jumped 2, in sight of the house, and later saw a bunch of 20. This morning a flock of black geese, so called, passed over. The river is high and muddy, and the ducks have gone to the lakes, back in the hills. A flock of ducks new to this section was on the lake a few days this spring.* At the last session of our Legislature, game laws were made more stringent. Perhaps the most important change is that * From the description that followed, I should judge the ducks to be redheads.—Ep1ror. ; oi prohibiting the killing of elk at all times, thus placing this animal on the same foot- ing with the bison and the mountain sheep. Owing to the rapidly diminishing numbers of elk, this is a wise provision, though I fear protection comes rather late. Trappers on the Little Snake river, in Routt county, say that for the past 3 or 4 years, elk have been going Northward into Wyoming, in bands of 300 to 400, while none have come back. Under the new law, deer may be killed from August 15 to October 15. The open season for fishing, formerly June I to De- cember I, is shortened I month. . Many people in this vicinity, who depend on the tourists for a livelihood, are dissat- isfied with the new law; though in my opin- ion it should be rigidly enforced. Every sportsman in the State should co-operate with the game warden, and aid him in every way possible. LL. D..G., Dotsero, Col. Editor RECREATION: Having hunted the wild bee for 25 years, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, I am satisfied that for hard work, the Puget sound region beats every- thing else on the continent. In following hives, one encounters a tangled jungle, composed of small thickets, so close a dog can hardly get through. Sallal, huckle- berry brush, devil’s club, and profanity make impenetrable thickets. On a warm day, this beats a Turkish bath by several points. Again, when the tree is found, it is likely to be such a sky-scraper, as to make it practically impossible to save either “bees or honey. In favored locations the woods are full of bee-trees. To my knowledge, during the season of ’95, in a small swamp, 19 bee- trees were cut. Even then all were not found, for more were discovered last sea- son, and the wind recently blew down still another. I was told that last season one man near here found and cut 27 trees. The find, in honey, yields from nothing to 150 pounds or more, according to season and time of cutting. In one tree, with the hive 60 feet above ground, which I cut, the honey was so im- pregnated with formic acid as to be almost worthless. Another with the hive 08 feet high, was then cut to see if the greater height would have the same effect on the honey. The result was a mass of bees, honey and rotten wood. About 40 pounds was gathered, boiled, strained; and re- boiled until clear. Then it was too strong with formic acid to be used. A week of hard work, with a glass, was occupied in finding this hive, after locating the tree. It is more profitable, on finding such a tree, to leave the bees in their sweet and lofty home. Beeswax, Tacoma, Wash. 50. | RECREATION. While passing through Bismarck and Mandan, over the Northern Pacific, just after the floods of the Missouri, I had for some time been watching the vast fields of ice, on the Mandan flats, when my atten- tion was called to the body of a deer that had evidently been crushed between heavy blocks of floating ice. It was lying on a stranded ice floe, not far from the railway embankment. This started the inquiry, how many deer were killed by the immense fields of floating ice that swept over the great stretches of low lands, where the deer congregate in winter? I learned that citizens in the neighbor- hood of Bismarck had braved the dangers of flood and ice fields, with their boats, in the work of saving the deer. Over 100 were rescued. One party saved nearly 4o. Some of the animals were driven ahead of the boats, through openings in the ice, while others were so chilled as to make it necessary to carry them. Almost all of the deer were liberated where they could take to the hills. A very few of the weaker were kept and cared for as pets. It is to be hoped other localities are blessed with sportsmen having the same noble spirit. A. J. Stone. I send you this clipping from the Glou- cester ‘‘ Daily Times” hoping you will find use for it. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- tives that Whoever takes or kills a rabbit, grey squirrel or chip- munk, or any land bird, except the English sparrow, within the limits of that section of this Commonwealth bounded by Squam river, Ipswich bay, Atlantic ocean, Massachusetts bay and Gloucester harbor, at any time within 5 years of the passage of this act, shall be pun- ished by a fine of $20 for every rabbit, squirrel, chipmunk or bird so taken or killed. After the law was passed parties in Glou- cester and Rockport bought Io or 15 pairs of Canada hares, and liberated them in dif- ferent parts of the cape. If the law is strictly enforced it will do a great deal of good; as there are a number of quails, and a few partridges. Interested parties secured 2 pairs of pheasants. I do not know whether they were Mongolian or English, but they are going to breed them with a view to stocking the woods. B. F. B., Rockport, Mass. Many geese passed over here last spring. Warren is a good place for sportsmen. It is on the Great Northern railroad, 330 miles North of St. Paul. October is the best month for geese. A man makes a mistake when he uses an 8 gauge gun over decoys. A 10, with No. 2 shot, is better for geese. I got into my pit at daylight, one frosty morning last Oc- tober, with an 8 gauge gun. The shooting was lively for an hour; 12 flocks of geese came to the decoys, and I fired 24 shots, ¢ dropping: only 12 birds. With a lighter gun, I might have had at least 20. The field was good for sneaking and that evening was covered with geese. The farmer wanted me to crawl up and kill “ 20 at a shot,” but I did not disturb them, knowing they would come to feed in the morning. The fun of seeing 12 geese fall beats a pot shot every time. My gun was built for one bird at a time; and the reason I missed so many was because I did not have a crack shot in the pit to shoot at the same time. As it was, I could count every MSs... E. S., Warren, Minn. St. ANTHONY, IDAHO. Editor RECREATION: I have just returned from a trip through the country where the game winters. Most of the game from the National Park formerly wintered here, as also that from Jackson’s Hole, but the last few years the game has changed about a good deal; that is, the deer, elk and moun- tain sheep. The moose and antelope don’t change much. I started from St. Anthony, with my brother and another man, on the Ist day of May, and on the 2d we found where 7 or 8 buffalo had wintered, in 2% feet of snow. As the snow goes off they work back into the National Park. I think the same bunch wintered here.a year ago. I heard there were some out in the lava beds, and on January Ist, ’96, went out to look after them. I found their trail. The man who told me where they were, wounded one but didn’t get it. I followed the trail, by the blood, 6 or 8 miles, but it was storming so hard I had to give it up. The past winter has been a hard one on game. A large band of elk wintered close to the buffalo, but no deer. The snow was so deep the antelope and deer wintered low down. There are plenty of bear here, and I ex- pect to catch some. Their hides will be good until July Ist. A buffalo hide went from here, last win- ter, to a man in Chicago; and there is a nice mounted head for sale in a store in this town. I think there is also one that is not mounted. George Winegar. When a man kicks 3 times, good and hard, on my cabin door, at 5 o’clock in the morning, I naturally think something has gone wrong; but when he gets his wind sufficiently to tell me he is a reader of RECREATION I throw my door wide open; extend to him the right hand of fellowship and cordially invite him in. He is welcome to eat of my dough-gods and breakfast bacon; to smoke my new cob pipe and to ride my pinto bronk, who never hogs. Then I will loan this stranger my favorite rifle—a 50-95 Bullard express—-which, by FROM THE GAME FIELDS. 51 the way, is a little out of date but never goes back on a friend. Well, in short, as this man is our kind of people, so I will just go along with him myself, and will show him over the finest hunting and fishing grounds on the earth. W. H. Hubbard, Glenwood Springs, Col. RECREATION improves every month and no sportsman can afford to be without it. I’m glad to see you roasting the game hogs. That’s what they need. Enclosed find 10 cents for the fresh-air fund. “It’sa good thing, push it along.” C. G., Tacoma, Wash. It is estimated that 25,000 to 30,000 elk have wintered on the East side of Green river, and they have lately gone back to their summer ranges in.the mountains. It is a picture not soon to be forgotten, to see a band of 500 or 600 elk, moving swiftly along the top of some high ridge, on their way to their breeding grounds. Fully as many deer have also recently re- turned to their summer homes. Antelope are, in the words of the country sale bill, “too numerous to mention.” While on the range a few weeks ago I saw II mountain sheep. Among them was a ram with large horns. I also saw fresh signs of a much larger bunch. In the fall I shall try to get some of them. Anyone in search of fine hunting can have it in this country, next fall. Grouse, sage hens, geese and ducks are plentiful, and trout are abundant. Come out, Coquina, and pull on my latch string. I will send you away happy and loaded with trophies of the chase. H. D. DeKalb, Big Piney, Wyo. I have been a subscriber to RECREATION only a few months, but consider I already have value received. It is a magazine which gives a sportsman an idea of what game protection means, and what a game hog is. We have some true sportsmen here and also some “ kill-it-all-to-day sportsmen.” I heard of a party hounding deer near by, so 2 friends and I took our 40-60’s and watched them several days. They got scared and left the woods. Next season we will not go after the dogs, but after the men. I think they will then understand lawful deer hunting. We are about to organize a boat and gun club. I expect soon to get a number of subscribers to RECREATION. O. E. D., Siverly, Pa. I am pleased to see that RECREATION is getting the large circulation it so richly deserves. My newsdealers, Hamilton & Kendrick (the largest in the city), tell me that each month the demand increases. I have had good sport coursing jack rab- bits, with my greyhounds, near Denver, and have also had several coyote hunts on Kiona creek. During the winter, a tally was kept on the coyotes killed by grey- hounds, near the creek. The number was 106. The neighboring stockmen and sheep- raisers are getting packs of greyhounds. Mr. Nott, who made the big killing, has only 5 hounds in his pack, but it is a rare occurrence for a coyote to get away. L. F. B., Denver, Col. We have lately had an example of what a game hog will do when he gets a chance. A. S. Eaton, and a party of 4 or 5 others, went out a few days ago and killed 240 ducks and 5 geese. It seems to me there ought to be some way to punish men who go to such extremes. Game is being rapidly exterminated by men who are thus wasteful of it.* Ducks are plentiful here just at present and the black bass and perch, in Seeley’s lake, are beginning to bite freely. Eda) Sr Greeley; Calor A Canadian exchange reports. that George Soles, of East Chezzetcook, shot 2 moose and a bear in 2 days, last fall. He got out the carcass of the first moose safe, but lost the other. He leit the second moose in the woods to get help of neigh- bors to bring the carcass out. When the hunter returned for the meat he found it torn to pieces and a large part missing. The tracks showed a bear had been there and had made a meal off the moose. Soles waited for the bear, who came back about dusk and Soles killed him. The bear was a big black fellow, estimated to weigh 700 pounds. The skin measured 7 feet in length and nearly the same across the body. The correspondent who signs his letter “An office man” is informed that many articles, containing such information as he asks for, have been published in previous issues of RECREATION, and if he will kindly give me his name and address, I will gladly cut out and mail him some of these. Other articles, of a similar nature, will be printed in future numbers. The list of guides who live in points on Long Island, in Sullivan Co. and in near by Jersey points, together with the kinds of game and fish they un- dertake to find for sportsmen, may be con- sulted advantageously. By corresponding with these guides the reader would get valuable points and need not thereafter em- ploy the guides unless he chose to do so. #1 hope the Colorado J-egislature will soon provide for sending such swine to the State corral where they belong.— EpITor. 52 RECREATION. P. C., Carthage, Mo., evidently meant to say, in exploiting his father’s shooting abilities, ‘‘ before they got off the ground,” instead of, ‘“‘ before they got out of range.” With reference to my brother’s shooting, as reported in RrEcCREATION: The birds were flushed by me, after having been found by “ Sister,” the best little pointer in Ohio, and my brother killed 3 dead and crippled the 4th so badly that we got it, too. It will be remembered he was shooting a Win- chester repeating shot gun. But that’s right, P. C. Make ’em give you all the details. Bert Cassidy, Chicago, Ill. The Legislature made some changes in the game laws, but they are hardly any better than before. The provision for a State game warden was killed. There might as well be no laws, when there is no one to enforce them. Illegal netting is going on in the Mis- sourl, between Logan and Canyon Ferry. The result is a diminution of trout and grayling. Thousands of geese and brant passed over here, on their way North, last spring. The flight of ducks was small. Prospects are good for feathered game generally. A. B., Helena, Mont. Our new game law is similar, in some respects, to others passed in Montana. With no game warden to enforce it, game will be killed and sold by pot hunters as heretofore. Every one who knows of it seems afraid to inform. One big party, coming into the State to hunt, leaves enough money to pay 2 or 3 wardens. With game properly protected, settlers and ranchers could get all the winter’s meat they need, with. plenty of game every year for sportsmen. As it is now the ranchers have to eat hog and tough beef. W. A. H., Fridley, Mont. A letter from the Rangeley region says: “ Three deer, a buck and 2 does, made their appearance in front of the Ledge house April 22d, the first for the season. They came near to the house, and were tame. Apparently they were looking for their old place to get salt, which was then over- flowed with water. The deer have become so accustomed to being fed with salt, and not being molested in any way, that one is almost sure of seeing from one to half a dozen every day, in the summer months, from the Ledge house piazza.’ Colorado will be for some time a fine game State, if the laws are enforced. I think all reliable guides should be licensed and then appointed game wardens. There should also be a bounty on lions, coyotes, wolves, lynx, and bob cats, as they kill more game than do hunters. I know where 2 big silver-tips holed up last fall, in a canyon about 20 miles from here. I am going after them soon. C.A;, Dotsero,. Col: For the benefit of W. C. S., and some others who have been annoyed by my letter printed in February Recreation, I will say the game spoken of in that letter was part of the game [ killed in 1896, and not in 2 or 3 days as it appeared in print. I regret the - error should have been made but supposed every reader would understand that it was an error and that I had no intention of claiming I bagged it in so short a time. W. H., Akron, O. The spring flight of Canada geese was unusually large this year. The rainfall was heavy, and all the “sand hill” lakes are full. The prospect for fall shooting is good. Ducks and geese will be plentiful, though chickens are scarcer every fall. The sportsmen about here are making strong efforts to put a good big “crimp” in the game hogs, who slaughter thousands of young chickens for the market every year. G. H. P., Pine Ridge Agency, S. D. The deer have been about all run out of here, by prospectors; but I killed what I needed—6 in all. During the winter, I caueht 2. foxes, 2) lyux. 1 collganrandiat fisher. There is little sign of fur now. The foxes nearly all left last fall, but will come back up in the mountains when the snow is settled. This is the poorest point for fishing I was ever in. J. H. C., Silver, Wash. I am a regular reader of several sports- men’s periodicals, but RECREATION is away ahead of the others. We have good fishing and hunting in this locality. I hunted 2 days last fall and killed 8 deer. Bear and mountain lions are plentiful, with a good supply of small game, such as rabbits, grouse, ducks, etc. J. B., Kalispell, Mont. In the Northern counties of our State, deer are plentiful, with fair numbers of cats, lynx, foxes and an occasional black or brown bear; also quails, pigeons and grouse. Should any reader of RECREATION desire to come to this State on a pleasure trip, or to go hunting, he might arrange to accompany us on our a outing. Benj. W. Ferris, 962 B’way, East Side, Oakland, Cal. I like RECREATION very much and read it from cover to cover. Game is plentiful around here. I saw 29 FROM THE GAME FIELDS. 53 ducks Saturday. A boy shot one that day, but he did not know about the game laws. I like to read about the old hunters, and the Indians, who killed buffalo before I was born. H. L., Haverhill, Mass. I saw in April RECREATION a few lines from E. N. H., of Reedsburg. I should like to ask that he favor us with a fuller account of the party’s last fall hunt, in North Wisconsin, as I understand they had some experience with large deer, as well as some other fine sport. A. H., Reedsburg, Wis. Would like to know in what County, in the Western part of North Carolina, we could find the best hunting for deer, tur- keys, quails and grouse; also good fishing. C. W. L., Springfield, Mass. Will some reader please answer? EDITOR. Not since I can remember has the pros- pect been so good for the next season’s shooting. Rabbits, quails and squirrels are more numerous than for years. Game laws are generally respected, though the farmers nearly all concede the present rabbit law a farce. je a Mi ePortersville,O; About 30 of the lovers of outdoor sports have lately organized the “ RECREATION Gun Cup,” at Eau Claire, Wis. Its mem- bership includes the best shooters in the city, and will, no doubt, soon take a high rank among the gun clubs of the North- west. Geo. Hall, Eau Claire, Wis. Mr. Benson, of Bass Harbor, has the only native grey fox in captivity, in New England. They are rare and this fellow is a beauty. Mr. Benson has been offered $100 for the fox and refused it. Two lads strolling about a piece of woods, on the Maine coast, ran across a den which contained 4 young foxes and a skunk. They captured the foxes but didn’t disturb their partner. The Manitoba Field Trials Club has se- lected Thomas Johnson, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to judge their 11th annual Field Trials, which are to be held at Morris, Manitoba, on September 6th next. Our State Legislature has passed a law prohibiting the killing of deer for 5 years, and the Governor has appointed E. F. Smith, of Hinton, State Fish and Game Warden. John J. Baker, Fairmount, W. Va. Would like to say, in regard to Dr. Cox’s buck fever, that I shot the first 2 deer I ever saw, in less than one minute. Two shots killed them both and I never thought of buck fever. E. N., Lynn, Mass. Game is scarce about here, except rab- bits and grouse. Fishing is good along the Missouri. RECREATION is a beauty. J. G., Helena, Mont. There is a law in this State prohibiting the chasing of deer with hounds; but it is not strictly enforced. A few days ago a doe was killed, by a party hunting with dogs. As a consequence of this nefarious practice game is becoming scarce. N. N. B., Vancouver, Wash. We have excellent deer hunting here, in season, and the fishing cannot be excelled in the State. This town is on the Wiscon- sin river and in the big woods, in the Northern part of the State. J. C. W., Tomahawk, Wis. The ruffed grouse shooting scene, in a recent number of RECREATION, is the most natural I have ever seen. The fallen tim- ber, flight of birds and position of shooters are truly natural. L. W. M., Dillingersville, Pa. Your efforts in making a sportsmen’s periodical have far surpassed my expecta- tions. I do not see how any sportsman can get along without RECREATION. I am anxiously waiting to hear more from your expedition in the Rockies. I hope to hear from your own pen soon, at which Friend Leach says, “ Amen.” AG eke Acibtirn, Nowe We had an abundance of snow last win- ter and ponds and streams are full this spring, for the first time in some years. Many lakes were entirely dry, and fish all gone; but when they fill up again the fish will return, in some mysterious way, and we shall have sport once again. Success to you. W. O. R., Parker, So. Dak. Will secretaries of gun clubs please send me several copies of their constitution and by-laws? Sportsmen organizing new clubs often ask for these. Not a great deal of snow in the woods last winter. No crust and deer have win- tered well. S., Blue Mountain Lake, N. Y. Quails are plentiful here, though last winter was very cold for them. N. C., Susanville, Cal. FISH AND A GOOD DAY FOR DOUBLES. W. C. KEPLER. The long purple shadows of evening stretched Eastward until they mingled in one broad band, subduing the colors of the foliage; and the more active sounds of day- light hushed with the gathering twilight. The soft voice of the river spoke more and more distinctly; joined now and then with the shriller voices that come with night. In this delightful twilight hour, with rod in hand, I cautiously approached a deep pool that I knew, where the big bass loved to lie. Wild rice, now beginning its rank growth, formed a blind, back of which I could stand and cast almost to the farther side of the pool. A short distance below, Drummer and Tom were skilfully whipping the water, every now and then dropping bass into their creels. From time to time they would advise me to keep up with the procession. Drummer seemed anxious to have me in sight; for, as I was I or 2 ahead at noon, he was keeping a close tally on my afternoon’s catch, for fear that in some way I should outwit them. Unmindful of their attention, I loitered, dropping my flies on the smooth surface of the pools in every likely-looking place. After one cast, there was a moment of un- certainty; then, with a rush, a fly was taken. Hardly had the fish started on his first run, when a second shock set my rod quivering. I had hooked a double. ‘What uncertainty, what anxiety, attends such a catch! As you play the frantic pair, how intense your eagerness to land them! Here and there they went; sometimes starting in opposite directions, but bring- ing up with a surge that would have parted any but a good sound leader. Sometimes one was in the air, then the other; once both at the same time. By careful handling, I gradually worked back from the pool; gently urging them in my direction. It was a difficult place, for it was necessary to draw them through a nar- row channel in the river-grass. Into this the fish might easily dart, and by entangling the leader, free themselves. However, I managed to get them through and into shoal water. Even then I was disappointed, for the hook pulled from the larger one’s mouth and he quickly disappeared into the grass. The smaller bass was easily capt- ured. The result of another cast was a repeti- tion of the first; even down to the loss of the best fish. Three times more my flies landed in the pool; every time raising doubles. Three pairs were landed safe. The last cast brought the largest bass of 54 FISHING. the lot—a 3-pounder- -with a companion of about 3% of a pound. After the last double, I tried once more; succeeding in lightly hooking a good sized bass, but lost him. Although I have hooked doubles before, I never had the good fortune to land so many. Leaving the pool, I soon joined my com- panions. The broad tail of the 3-pounder showed under the lid of my basket, and I could see Drummer screw his eyes around toward it. “Well, how do you like the sample?” I asked him, exultingly. “Huh! Been using bigger ones for bait all afternoon,” was his calm answer. “What a liar you’ll be, Drummer, if you keep on! Better reform while there’s time.” ‘Tl leave it to Tom, here, if I haven’t been throwing back bigger ones right along.” I gave up; for what is the use of talking to such a man! After you have told a true story, that has a spice of novelty about it, he will tell some outlandish lie—no matter if the moss does cover it—and all hearers will laugh. Then you will feel as if your own true story was a fabrication. Some day that man will die, and I out probably be hanged for murder! LAKE TROUT FROM MONTANA. MAGDALEN, Mont. Editor RECREATION: I have read in ReEc- REATION the notes of Mr. Cummins and Professor Evermann, regarding Mackinaw trout in Elk lake, near the Madison divide, and as I live within a mile of that lake I can give you some information that may in- terest ichthyologists. The picture on-the cover of RECREATION, for February 1896, represents the fish as nearly as I can judge. I should say it-is the same fish. The question as to whether these trout will bite has never been definitely set- tled. We have caught them with a net and have speared them at night, with a jack. As Mr. Cummins says, 8 pounds is the largest one that is known to have been caught, but many have been taken that weighed 3 to 5 pounds. They spawn in the slide rock, at the edge of the lake, in September and October, the eggs being wery warve), the lake has no visible inlet nor outlet, except in the spring, when it overflows and a small stream runs out for a month or so. I irrigate from the lake and last spring when the overflow was running I opened my dams and let a lot of greyling run into the lake. These grow to FISH AND FISHING. 55 good size here, but will not spawn. We have never seen a small greyling in the lake. There are also ling in this lake, which average about 10 inches in length. It is easy to account for these. They doubtless ran up some spring, when the water was high, from Red Rock lake. The latter, however, has none of these trout in it. Elk lake is 70 feet deep in places. Be- tween here and Madison river there is a chain of 4 lakes, Elk lake, Hidden lake, Cliff lake, and Wade lake. They are all in a canyon and it looks as if a river had run through there at some ancient ttme. The land no doubt slid in, in places, stopped the flow and made the lakes. Elk lake is about 4 miles long and 34 of a mile wide at the widest part. Hidden lake is about 1% miles long by 34 mile wide; no inlet or outlet. Deepest place about 70 feet. No fish have ever been seen in it. ~ Cliff lake is about 314 miles by %4 mile wide. In the middle is the top of a round moun- tain, covered with timber, and sticking out as if it had sunk there at some time. This lake has 2 inlets, but no visible outlet. Depth about 70 feet. There are thousands of fish in Cliff lake, which look a good deal like our white fish. Some of them grow to be 2 feet long. They spawn in the fall and winter when one can go along the shore, where there are some small springs, and see thousands of them, some with their fins out of the water. You can shoot among them, with a rile, and kill from 5 to 40 at a shot. Wade lake, about 2% miles long by % mile wide, has a large spring inlet, no vis- ible outlet. No fish known to be init. All these lakes have large springs breaking out below them. I have never heard of the Mackinaw trout being in Henry’s lake. I think the way Professor Evermann heard of them there, was through Sawtell and Rash, of Henry’s lake, who sent some of the trout from Elk lake, to Washington, to learn what kind they were. There is another lake in Montana that I know has the same trout in it. This ites West of the Big Hole basin, high up in the mountains. The outlet of it empties into the Big Hole river. It is a deep lake too. In the spring of 1888 E. W. Robbins and I caught 2 trout there, with hook and line. We were told some had been caught there that weighed 25 pounds. If these are the genuine Mackinaw trout, please say so in RECREATION; as nobody in this country knows what kind of trout they are. James Biair. This letter of Mr. Blair’s is deeply inter- esting and the information given concern- ing the lake trout is important. There are in the U. S. National Museum 3 specimens of the lake trout, which were received fresh November 12, 1887, from “Mr. Gilman Sawtell, Alderdice, Beaver- head Co., Montana.” It is said they were obtained by him in Henry’s lake. Each of these specimens is about 14 inches long, to the base of the caudal fin, and they seem to agree closely with other specimens of the same size from Lake Superior. They are therefore the Great Lakes trout, or Mack- inaw trout (Cristivomer namaycush). This is the trout which is called “ longe”’ in Ver- mont, or “ togue” in Maine. Its nearest relative in the West is the bull trout, Dolly Varden trout, or Western charr (Salvelinus malma). The Mackinaw trout, or any species of the genus Cristivomer, can be readily told from all other trout by the color as well as by important structural characters. In all species of Cristivomer the spots are always gray instead of red, orange or black. The Mackinaw trout is widely distributed. It occurs throughout the Great lakes region and in the lakes of Northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, Northward to Labrador and Boothia Felix —70° North. It is also known from Great Bear lake, from Camin lake, 20 miles East of New Westminster, British Columbia, and Mr. Ashdown Green, of Victoria, has ob- tained it on Vancouver Island, and perhaps elsewhere in British Columbia. It was also found by Dr. Eigenmann at various places along the Canadian Pacific, viz: at Calgary, Banff, Devil’s lake, Golden, and Revelstoke. These localities represent the basins of the Saskatchewan and Columbia. Many years ago Dr. Coues found it in Chief Mountain lake, on the boundary of Montana and Alberta. This is also in the Saskatchewan basin. In Alaska it has been found as far North as the Kuwuk river, within the Arctic Circle. The finding of this trout in Elk lake, in the Missouri river basin, is interesting as it does not seem to have been hitherto re- ported from that basin. All who are interested in questions con- nected with the geographic distribution of our game fishes will feel thankful to Messrs. Cummins and Blair for calling attention to the presence of this species in Elk lake. Cannot Mr. Blair tell us more about the other lake in which he caught the Mack- inaw trout—just where it is, its name, how to reach it, etc.? And now about the trout which Mr. Saw- tell sent to the National Museum in 1887: It is very important to know, definitely, whether they came from Henry’s lake or Elk lake. The letter accompanying them evidently said ‘‘ Henry’s lake.” Can Mr. Blair unravel the matter? Barton W. Evermann, Ichthyologist U. S. Fish Comm. 56 RECREATION. HE (WHO LAUGHS LAST, (LAUGHS DE ots EY. Ge EL. An amusing incident took place one day last May, at the opening of the trout season. Charley and I, provided with our tackle and lunch, started one morning for a trout stream a few miles from the city. It was the second day of the season, and an ideal one for fishing, so we soon had our baskets well filled with good ones and went to a house on the farm, through which the stream flowed. During the dinner hour the Italian farmer entertained us with stories of the large trout that were to be found near a small neck of woods about a mile distant, where his cattle were accustomed to graze; so after dinner we wended our way to this much lauded strip of land. The stream made a large bend here and I took the upper part while Charley was be- low, about 100 yards away in a direct line but fully a quarter of a mile by water. We tried our luck. Intent on catching a big one | failed to notice, for a time, the low bellowing in the woods. Nearer came the sounds and louder. Charley had already heard them and said to himself, “ Ah, ha! the bull. Krog will think it’s a bear.” I finally looked up and saw a number of cows, as I supposed, coming toward me. Again, after another cast, I looked up and beheld a large black animal in the lead, throwing his head in a significant manner and emitting a low, grumbling noise. Not being particularly anxious to make the animal’s acquaintance, I reeled up and started toward Charley. When I looked back the bull seemed nearer. I increased my pace; so did the bull. What was Charley doing all this time? “Look him in the eye.” “ Tickle him under the chin.” ‘‘ Look out or he will make a touchdown!” were some of the ex- clamations hurled at me. But I did not follow Charley’s advice. The bull was now close behind me. A few yards ahead I espied a log extending out in the stream. With one mighty effort I reached it and another took me across. Then I looked around and saw the animal, with uplifted head and tail, evidently much disconcerted at the loss of such an oppor- tunity. Meanwhile Charley was roaring and split- ting his sides with laughter. The bull, at- tracted by his gesticulations and now thor- oughly infuriated, started for Charley. The meadow was wide. There was no log to cross. The nearest place of safety was a hill, 200 yards away. With basket in one hand and rod in the other, Charley began the race. The bull gained. Charley dropped his basket but still the bull gained. / Then the-rod was cast aside but this only seemed to lessen the distance between the 2. He could not reach the hill; but a high stump was before him and with one final effort he reached it and clambered on top. It was now my turn to laugh. 7 Dalkite him in Italian.” * Are you getting any bites?’ ‘“‘ Mesmerize him!” were wafted over the stream to Charley. He implored me to go after the owner of the bull, which’ I did after I got through laughing. The Dago’s first exclamation was: ‘““ Oh, he no bite.” IT yelled to Charley to come down; that the bull would not bite; but for some rea- son Charley would not come. The bull was finally led away and we re- sumed our fishing in peace, deciding not to say anything about it when we reached town; but it was too good to keep. CAPTEISEH “IN OUlSLAN Ar WASHINGTON, D. C. Editor RECREATION: I have just re- turned from a trip through the South, dur- ing which I dévoted some time to a study of the catfish industry of Louisiana. This business centers chiefly at Morgan City, 80 miles West of New Orleans, on the Atchafalaya river, though a good many fish are shipped from Melville and Plaquemine. The catfish industry is an important one, the shipments from Morgan City alone amounting to about 2,000,000 pounds an- nually. Nearly the entire catch consists of 2 species of large catfish, the first being known as the blue cat, or poisson bleu (Ictalurus furcatus), the other the yellow cat, or goujon (Leptops olivaris). One or 2 other species are occasionally taken. These catfish reach an immense size, ex- amples of each species weighing 80.to 110 pounds being frequently taken. The larg- est I saw, however, was a goujon which | weighed 48 pounds. This is the only place I know of where an important fishery is carried on in the woods! During ordinary stages of water the fishing is done principally with trot- lines, or set-lines, which are placed in the river or its connecting lakes and bayous; but when the Mississippi “‘ gets up’ some- what, the greater part of the Atchafalaya region becomes flooded. Then the catfish take to the woods and the fishermen follow them. The fishing is done in this way: One end of the line is tied to a limb of a tree, and the hook, on the other end, is al- lowed to hang about 18 inches under water. The hook is baited with a piece of a hickory shad, or with a crawfish. Each fisherman ties his lines to the trees along the edge of one of the “float roads,” if possible, so they may be easily found. them promiscuously around, through the If he places . 2 FISH AND woods, he blazes the trees to enable him to find them again. This method of fishing in the woods re- calls certain lines I once saw in Punch apropos of the proposed introduction of the American catfish into England: ‘Oh, do not bring the catfish here; The catfish is a name I fear. They say the catfish climbs the trees And robs the hen-roosts; down the breeze Sends the prodigious caterwaul. Oh, leave him in the Western flood, Where the Mississippi churns the mud. Don’t bring him here at all.” There are 3 firms at Morgan City which handle catfish exclusively. The fish are - dressed, then shipped in ice to various Western States, chiefly Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and New _ Mexico, though a good many are sent North and are served in the best restaurants of Chi- cago and other large cities, as “trout ten- derloin.”’ B. W. Evermann. AK WHOLE HERD OF FISH HOGS. The same bunch of Stevens Point (Wis.) swine, who a year ago boasted of having gone to a creek near Plainfield, and, in one week caught over 1,000 trout, returned to the same water, a month ago, put in an- other week of hard work and caught but 500 trout. That’s right. piggies. Clean them out, as fast as possible. Don’t let one of them escape. These 2 reports would seem to indicate that you won’t be able to get any trout there next year unless the State comes to your aid, meantime, and restocks the stream. Then you can get another crop of fingerlings. Here are more “records” : B. B. Park, C. H. Grant, and R. B. Johnson spent Sat- urday and Sunday with the 4 lone fishermen, Hadcock, Boston, Ball, and Sherwood, who were trout fishing at Idlewild. Waushara county. Ina few hours 4 of them suc- ceeded in capturing 121 trout. H. G. Curran, FE. Ruben, and Dr. Houlehan spent part of Tuesday near Liberty Bluff. Marquette county, where they caught 196 trout.—Stevens Point Gazette. Fishing is good now. White bass plentiful. One man caught 136, from 9.30 A.M. to noon to-day.—Oshkosh Cor- respondent. Truly Wisconsin is in great need of a branding law. These men should all be marked, so that sportsmen may know them wherever found.. Here is more of the same kind of news: People of this city and vicinity, who delight in catching fish, have had fine sport the past week. Mackenzie creek, which enters Cannon Lake 4 miles west of Faribault, is the attractive place. The finny tribe are being caught by the FISHING. 57 wagonload. Lines and spears are not used, but instead pitchforks, corn-scoops, and shovels are used to shovel them out. Several wagon boxes full of fish have been standing on the market, offered for sale, many of the fish yet squirm- ing. Buffalo, bullheads, and some pickerel are among the catches.—Faribault (Minn.) paper, Feb, 11th. Andrew H. Jackson, a millionaire real estate agent of New York city, fished in Sand Bar creek, near Mountain- dale, in company with Jacob Gunther, one of the most ex- perienced fishermen of this city, to-day, and secured 142 trout, weighing from a quarter of a pound toone pound and ahalfeach. ‘This is considered one of the greatest catches made in years.—Middletown, N. Y., despatch to ‘* New York Herald.” And still another: All other claims to the championship record, in trout-fish- ing, have been thrown into the garbage-dump since John K. Bryden returned from Tidioute. While there, on business, this week, he was taken by William Grandin, of that place, on a fishing trip to Minister creek and (Queen Run. For some reason best known to themselves the trout took to bit- ing with phenomenal fury. The 2 fishers actually basketed 500 trout, all fine ones. So large was their catch that the “* sportsmen” (?) had quite a task to distribute them among their friends.— ‘* Franklin (Pa.) News.” If any of their friends had been real sportsmen they would have refused to re- ceive any of the trout, or ever after to as- sociate with the swine who slaughtered them. EDITOR. Ce EGE vel bE da kG A Oe ELMER E. FRENCH. You may have fought the silver king in Florida, or the salmon in Northern waters. You may have captured the fierce muska- longe of the St. Lawrence, and won many other hard fought battles. Yet as you sit by your fireside and recall happy incidents that occurred afield or on the water, there will rise before you the struggle with that monster fish caught when you were a lad. When a boy, up in Maine, I had such an experience. In the White mountains, un- der the shadows of Mt. Whittier, lies beau- tiful Lake Ossipee. From it there flows Eastward the Ossipee river, which joins the Saco, 20 miles below. My father’s farm was divided by the Ossipee, and the buildings were in sight of the water. Across the river, was interval land, yield- ing fine crops of hay. When it came time to cut the hay, the farm hands crossed the river in a boat. The stream here was about 8 rods wide, shallow most of the way, then suddenly going off into what was called the “big hole.’ Here trout had rendez- voused for years. One day I stayed behind to fish this hole. I had no fancy rod—just a plain pole, cut in the woods, the small end as big as my thumb. The line cost 5 cents, while the hook was strong enough to hold anything. I soon had a fat grasshopper on the hook, and took a seat in the boat. The 58 | RECREATION. grasshopper had not kicked more than twice on the water when I had a “ good hard bite.” I held on, but the fish was master of the situation, for a time. He ran toward all points of the compass, and in one of his rushes, pulled the pole against my head, knocking a new 50-cent straw hat into the water. I can even now see that hat sailing grace- fully down the stream. The howl I sent up was probably heard for a mile around, when I saw, with one eye, that my hat was gone. I say with one eye, for I kept the other on my line. At last the fish began to yield; his rushes became weaker and weaker; then he came to the surface, displaying the flag of dis- tress leleity thewbhoat fon tue shore. 10t ceasing to cry, and dragged the fish out on the bank. With tear-stained face, bare-headed, but fish in hand, I started for the intervale. My coming was announced by weeping and wailing. My father, in alarm, left his work to see what the trouble was. As he met me, he quickly took in the situation and burst out laughing. A little praise, with the promise of a new hat, put me at ease. I could now sit down to admire my fish— a roach, it was called—which weighed about 2 pounds. Since that time, I have landed much larger fish from the same hole, yet the day I-caught the roach is looked back to as a red letter day. BIG TROUL Editor RECREATION: I hand you here- with clippings from the Cincinnati “ En- quirer’”’ regarding trout and size of same. We are catching, daily, in Jackson’s lake, all the trout we can use; fat and in fine con- dition, that weigh from 3 to 8% pounds and measure up to 27% inches long. We use only pieces of meat or fish for bait, on a short piece of binding cord and a common hook. The lake seems to be alive with trout. I notice they assume different shades of color. Those caught in shallow water, say 2 feet deep, have a light yellow color and pale spots, and those taken from deep holes, near projecting banks, are deep green—al- most black on the back. Does light and shade have this effect on trout? B. Harris, Jackson, Wyo. The clipping above referred to says: Blaine County (Oregon) sportsmen are boasting of a re- cent catch of mountain trout, in Twin lakes, at the head of the Malad, about 9 miles from Soldier, on Camas prairie. It was made by Alexander Sifers, the sawmill owner. While fishing with hook and line, Mr. Sifers and associates hauled out 3 trout that weighed 114. 11, and 6} pounds, respect- ively. or an aggregate of 29 pounds. The big trout is beau- tifully speckled. with iridescent or ‘‘rainbow colored ”’ sides ; is 15% inches around the belly and 274 inches long. They are plump and fat as a fish a year old. Sd Last fall a Boston paper published this fem: T. D. Ketchen, of Boston, who is at Long Lake, in the Adirondacks, arranged last week a fishing contest, giving $50 for the largest number of fish and $5 for the largest pickerel caught. Guides Dunphy and Lafell won the prize for the largest number, 137, weighing 57 pounds. Cross and Girard took the prize for the largest pickerel, weighing 1134 pounds. This is wrong. Side, or prize hunts, or fishing contests, of all kinds, are condemned by all true sportsmen.—EDITOR. HARBOR SPRINGS, MICH. Editor RECREATION: No doubt F. D. C. was mad when he read W. G. E.’s letter. His reply indicates that. I have fished Maple river, near Petoskey, and have taken grayling, one after another, exceeding 1 pound and many that weighed 2 pounds each. While I have never taken trout and grayling at a single cast, I have taken them from the same pool. He says grayling leave as soon as trout come. This is true in part. Trout event- ually drive the grayling out, but not at once. Grayling have been taken, during the past season, from this stream, and trout have been there for 6 years, to my knowl- edge. If F. D. -C. does not believe trout are taken in the vicinity of Petoskey, that weigh 2 pounds each, I would request him to pay us a visit and I will show him a living specimen, taken from the ‘‘ Minnehaha ” last season, that will convince him he knows little about trout fishing hereabouts. Sinker. MAINE FISH NOTES. E. M. Blanding, of Bangor, has been supplied by the United States fish com- mission, and the Maine commissioners of — inland fisheries and game, with about 5,000 Swiss lake trout which have been placed in waters along the line of the Mt. Desert branch of the Maine Central Railroad, largely in Phillips lake, but a portion in Holbrook’s pond. ‘These trout were hatched at the U. S. hatchery in East Or- . land and average upward of 3 inches in length. The guides and sportsmen of the locality have formed an organization at Sherman Mills, to be known as the “ Southern Aroostook Sportsmen’s Association.” The following.officers were elected: President, P. E. Young; vice president, F. E. Robin- son; secretary, H. B. Sleeper; treasurer, C. A. Wren. FF. Eastman, of Portland; and "€> D: Record of Readfield, Me., landed 12 trout, in Lake Maranacook, 3 of which weighed II pounds, the larger weighing 4% pounds. FISH AND FISHING. 59 S. L. Small and Dana Crockett, of Dex- ter, caught, in the thoroughfare between Sugar Island and the mainland, 4 trout, the combined weight of which was 14 pounds. They weighed 5, 4%, 2%, 2% pounds re- spectively. C. C. Moore, of New York, enjoyed some good fly fishing, killing 12, 14 and even up to 30 trout a day. A laker weighing 29 pounds was captured off Norcross Brook. The Mohawk Fish- ing club also had good luck, taking 67 trout in one day. Geo. Emmett, Attleboro, Mass., secured his full allowance and has the record for the largest square-tailer, thus far. It weighed 434 pounds dressed. Mr. Em- mett fished: most of the time off Green island. ° Over 100 landlocked salmon and trout were recently caught at Green lake, Me., in one day. John T. Clark, Geo. W. Harriman, A. C. Wereand Pee rial) bac) eMiureh;) “Sas A. Maxfield, Charles J. Hutchings, Dr. W. L. ant, Dr, C: P. Thomas; and B: L.. Hex- ter, all of Bangor, were among the lucky anglers. On another day 6 salmon were landed, Heetie ‘Bangor pool. EH) A~ Buck, “Mr Burnett, of Glasgow, Scotland, Archibald Mitchell, Judge Briscoe, John Porteous, and J. M. Johnson, all of Norwich, Conn.; J. H. Peavey and Samuel Drinkwater, of Bangor, were the winners in this sport. The eggs at the fish hatchery, in Liberty, are hhatching finely, especially the trout eggs, and it looks as if there might be about 12,000 trout and some 5,000 salmon to put into the lake, when large enough. Great catches are reported from Sebec lake. The Commissioners of Inland Fish- eries and Game visited the lake recently and report numerous catches of fine land- locked salmon. F. G. Kinsman and Dr. E. G. Briggs caught a fine string of fish at the same place. There were 18 bass weighing 43% pounds. One of them weighed 4%. John Mayers, of Dresden, took a stur- geon from one of his weirs, which meas- ured 8 feet 2 inches in length. A. W. Thayer, Augusta, caught a square tailed trout, at Lake Cobbosseecontee, that weighed 3% pounds. A shad weighing 9% pounds was recently caught in St. John harbor. We have a canoe club here, named after your magazine. Why couldn’t canoe clubs be organized in all of the places where there is water enough, and known as the Order of RECREATION Canoemen. I can think of nothing more pleasant than for the lodges, from 4 to 5 neighboring towns, to take an outing together on some lake or river. If this were done and the qualifica- tions for membership should be the same as in Walton, your subscription list would soon reach 100,000. Some time when you have a little extra space will you please mention this to your readers? I think it would pay. It would furnish sport and a very pleasant outing. M. Sheldon Brandt, Walton, N. Y. This is an excellent suggestion and I am deeply grateful to Mr. Brandt for it. I will gladly co-operate with any and all friends who may feel inclined to work on these lines. EDITOR. Perch fishing has been excellent in the vicinity of Little Falls, and near Four Mile run. Large strings have been taken. The fish, however, were rather small. Universal satisfaction is expressed with the new fish law. Everyone is anticipating an excellent bass season when it reopens. With the number of bass transferred from the B. & O. canal to the river, we should have it. Local anglers had fine sport with the bass on the upper Potomac, before the season closed, April 15th. Large numbers of shad have been brought into the city. It is said this is the best season they have had for a number of years. E. G. H., Washington, D. C. I noticed in the April number of Rec- REATION “F. D. C’s.”’ statement regarding trout and grayling in the vicinity of Petos- key. I also read “ W. G. E’s.” statement and it is truthful in every particular. I am something of a fisherman myself, and have often caught 25 to 60 trout in a day, that would weigh from % pound up to 2 pounds each, and have taken trout weigh- ing nearly 3 pounds. I have seen trout and grayling taken from the same pool, on more than one occasion. I have known of trout being caught, within 16 miles of Petoskey, that weighed over 3 pounds, and can pro- duce plenty of evidence to prove it. A. I. S., Petoskey, Mich. The fishing season opened fairly well here. Several fine strings of trout were taken by local fishermen. West Hill pond, about 28 miles from here, is becoming a popular resort; there being excellent shooting as well as fishing. Several new cottages have been built together. With the usual camping parties, there will be a large colony this season. E. B. G., Hartford, Conn. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. hat VOUESTION NOL n tT EE WD Aw: J. A. MACKENZIE. What is the best gun, for the money? The man of limited means, who cannot af- ford to put more than $30 or $40 in a gun cannot go amiss if he buy one of the leading American guns, such as the Hollenbeck, Ithaca, Baker, etc. If anything goes wrong with one of these it is easy to right it, and their cheap grades will wear and shoot as well as their high priced. It is no lon- ger necessary to go abroad and pay $300 in order to get a good reliable gun. Here in America are firms that turn out weapons that for strength, beauty and shooting qualities are the equals of imported guns at twice the price. The Ithaca, for close hard shooting, is the equal of foreign guns of 4 and 5 times the price; and in many cases it surpasses them. Where can you get, for 4 times the money, such simple, durable guns as the Syracuse Arms Com- pany turns out? Beware of the cheap shams manufactured - in England and Belgium, for the American market. They are a disgrace to any dealer who handles them. Well do I remember my experience with them. My first shot gun was one of these, for which I paid $25. It shot fairly well but the locks were so soft and so poorly put together that they played out after every 200 or 300 shots, and the notches had to be filed deeper. Screws were constantly stripping and getting lost, causing no end of trouble. I was glad to get $10 for it; and now I place full con- fidence in my little Hollenbeck, made by the Syracuse Arms Company. I believe this Company makes the most thoroughly up to date gun on the Ameri- can market to-day. Here are my reasons for thinking so. It has fewer parts than any other, and simplicity is strength. The simple cross bolt, working on a vertical axis, is self tightening; takes up wear and - passes clear through the extension rib into the other side of the frame, making a fas- tening that for: strength and durability is unsurpassed in any gun. By self tighten- ing I mean, as you will see by the cut, that it draws the barrels to the standing breech. This system of locking is becoming more popular every year. Shooters are begin- ning to feel the need of a more lasting and secure method of fastening the barrels to the standing breech, than the underbolt, even when combined with the doll’s head extension rib, in order to withstand the tremendous strain of nitro powders, and not shoot loose. Many old reliable guns, that had been shot thousands of times with black powder and had remained tight, were 60 turned into rattle traps by the new smoke- less powders, not to speak of several dan- gerous accidents. This was owing to the greater strain, at each discharge, which sprung the barrels from the standing breech. To overcome this difficulty gun- smiths have adopted two remedies, namely, leaving more metal at the angle of the frame, and making use of a top connection. Early in the 60’s Westly Richards brought out his doll’s head extension rib, with slid- ing bolt engaging in a slot on its rear face. This was followed by Greener’s cross bolt, which has come into so general use. This was a great improvement and his guns have a world wide reputation for durability or the power to withstand heavy charges. There is one serious drawback to this bolt, however. It does not draw the barrels to the breech and, if worn by the constant friction, would not hold them there. With- out that self tightening power that takes up wear no lasting durability can be had. Greener guns are, however, made of such excellent material, and are so nicely fitted together, that they have been fired thou- sands of times without any perceptible wear. The doll’s head extension rib exerts a holding force, especially if its anterior surface is an arc of a circle, of which the hinge pin isthe centre. This is true so long as it fits the slot in the frame, and is held in position by a good underbolt; but the slightest wear on its bearing surface will allow the barrels to part from the breech and this renders it useless. Underbolts al- ways weaken the frame by cutting away the metal at the angle where the greatest strength is needed. Besides a great holding down force is not necessary, as has been proven time and again by discharging the gun when held in the hand, with the bolt withdrawn. Even if this force were needed the top connection has still far the best of the argument, for it acts nearly twice as far from the point of leverage. Consequent- ly, by the laws of forces, it will have twice the power. The adoption of smokeless powders has also brought about improvements in the appearance and balance of guns. It is well known that nitros exert a much greater bursting strain on the gun barrels than black powders; and various experiments have shown that this train comes mainly at the head of the cartridge chamber, where there is a sudden diminution in the thick- ness of the metal. If this part of the barrel is made sufficiently strong the remainder may be quite thin. In cylinder bored guns the muzzles may be left as thin as ordinary writing paper; but with full choked barrels more metal must be left at the cone of the choke to prevent its being shot out. Thus GUNS AND AMMUNITION. 61 the most of the metal is put at the breech end of the barrels, giving them a graceful taper and bringing the weight more be- tween the hands, making a much more handsome and finely balanced arm. FULL SIZE CUT OF FRAME OF HOLLENBECK GUN, SHOWING POSITION OF CROSS-BOLT WHEN HALF DRAWN BACK, AND WHEN GUN IS CLOSED. But these are not all the changes made necessary by the new explosive. It was found that to give the best results the gases must be more confined, both in the cart- ridge cases and in the barrels. This is ac- complished by using plenty of heavy felt wadding, one size larger than the bore, in strongly crimped paper shells, and in nitro boring the guns. Guns thus bored are contracted more at the muzzle, and while giving good results, with small shot, are not always satisfactory with the larger sizes. Gunmakers are also boring their guns more true to gauge than formerly; so that a 12 gauge will take a No. 12 wad, or ai16a No. 16. In the new vena contracta guns the bore is very much contracted, a gun taking a No. 12 shell gradually taper- ing down to a 20 bore and so continuing to the muzzle. It is claimed for them that they shoot as good as the ordinary 12 gauge and are much smaller and lighter. The latest change I have heard of is the square muzzle, with which the inventor CROSS-SECTION, THROUGH ANGLE OF THE FRAME, OF GUN WITH UNDERBOLTS, SHOWING HOW THE METAL IS CUT AWAY. claims he can get better pattern and pene- tration than with the round; but this re- mains to be proven. As for repeaters, they are not the thing for brush and grouse shooting. The maga- zine full of cartridges, under the barrel, makes them clumsy and heavy to handle, especially in quick, snap shooting; and the manipulation of the repeating mechanism destroys the aim for the second shot. In grouse shooting, nowadays, more than 2 shots in rapid succession can seldom be had, and it is a great advantage, in all up- land shooting, to have one barrel shoot close and the other open. For quail there is no better combination. On the bevy rise you get in your cylinder barrel and then have plenty of time to use the choked. Two cylinder barrels are not a bad combination, in the early season, as most of the birds can be shot within 25 yards: but in the cold blusterly days of November the full choked barrel will be taxed to the utmost. The little 16 bore is coming more in favor, for the little brown Bobs. It re- quires closer holding than the 12. The latter is none too large for the ruffed grouse, which need good hard hitting. With these birds most of the shots, in the early season, are at short range in dense 62 py RLOCREALION, cover; but even then many long shots are offered as an occasional bird sails off among the trees, or crosses from one cover to another. Late in the fall, when the birds are wilder and the woods more open, shots may be all the way from 15 to 60 yards. Even in woodcock shooting one frequently gets a long shot at an old cock, which, roused by the dog from the deep seclusion of his boring ground, darts in erratic flight over the tops of the willows, to be lost to view among the tremulous leaves of the aspens. I have never shot snipe, but from all ac- counts they have their wild and their slug- gish days, necessitating the use of a gun equally adapted for short or long range shooting. To sum up I would recommend, for up- ‘land shooting, a 12 gauge, with 28 inch barrels; the right a cylinder and the left full choked; to weigh not more than 7% pounds. Mine weighs 7, which is heavy enough to carry all day, over rough coun- try. If the sportsman can get a day or 2 at ducks, every fall, or is fond of the traps, he had better get 30 inch barrels, with the right slightly choked. Of course the man who can afford 2 guns, or 2 sets of barrels, need not be hampered in this way. Whatever you do, get a stock to fit you. I use one 143% inches long, with 3 inch drop. My height is a little over 6 feet. Go into some big establishment, where a large stock of guns is kept on hand, and try sev- eral. Fix your eyes on some small object and bring up the gun, without removing them from the mark. If the gun covers it correctly it is a fit. It is best to see about 1-3 of the rib, from the muzzle; for then the gun will shoot a little high—a good fault if not overdone. The craze, nowadays, is for straight stocks, especially for trap shooting. It may be all right for pigeons, which rise fairly regular; or for men with supple necks; but for game you want such a stock that the eye will come naturally at the right height for correct aiming without taking any notice of the breech end of the barrels. When you have found such an one measure the drop at the butt, and the length from the fore trigger to the centre of the butt plate, and send your order to a reliable American firm, or place it with a responsible dealer, and you may rest assured you will get what you want. Most firms will send their guns C. O. D., allowing one day for trial, and will send a pattern and a written guarantee with them. If you are not satisfied all it will cost for the examination is the ex- pressage both ways. Will some fellow sportsman write an ar- ticle for RECREATION about the relative toughness, durability, etc., of twist, Damas- cus, and steel barrels, and of the best methods of choking? RELOADING SMOKELESS SHELLS. ENTERPRISE, IDAHO. Editor RECREATION: I have read with deep interest the reports given by several of your correspondents as to the accuracy and killing power of the new 30 caliber smokeless rifles. I cannot learn that any of them have ever tried reloading the am- munition. Where a man is so situated that he can get the cartridges when wanted it does not pay to reload; but we who live in the mountains, remote from railways and gun stores, are almost compelled to do so. My partner and I each own 30-30 smoke- less rifles. We wanted to reload our car- tridges and to use, in some of them, black powder and a hardened lead bullet, which would be equal to a reduced charge. These we would use for target practice, at short range, and for small game. Using the “Ideal” reloading tools we had been able to reload our 25-25 and 50-I10 cartridges perfectly and thought we could do so with the 30-30. At my request the Ideal Manufacturing Company made me a set of 20 caliber reloading tools that was perfection in its work, as are all their gun implements. We began our tests with ’ FFG Dupont’s rifle powder, and 160 grain. bullets, one part tin to 12 parts lead. The result was a terrific recoil, a blowing off of the neck of the shell or a splitting of the shell clear to its base. As to accuracy the cartridges were all right and the pene- tration, at 30 yards, was 13 inches of green pine. The bullets would, however, occa- sionally turn over and strike sidewise. In the next lot we reduced the powder charge to 20 grains, which increased. the trajectory and decreased the penetration 5 inches. I then used soit lead bullets and 30 grains of same powder, with same results as to recoil and bursting of shells. Then I used a I10 grain bullet and about I5 grains of powder, filling up the shell with saw- dust and seating the bullet down solid on top of it. At 50 yards this charge was fairly accurate and the penetration 4% inches; but after one shot the shells were so swelled as to be unfit for further use. To sum up, the tests we were able to make were not at all satisfactory. This I conclude is caused by the rapid twist in the rifling of the nickel steel barrel. One pecul- iar feature was the twisting of the bullets. At least I in 8 turned over. The tests weve made with both Winches- ter and Marlii 30-30 rifles, and with U. M. C. and Winchester shells. In a recent issue of RECREATION I learn that cartridges for these rifles are now made with a reduced charge of smokeless powder, which will afford the proper results for target practice and small game shoot- ing. We have ordered a large supply of these and have given up all attempts at re- es eo oe re GUNS AND AMMUNITION. 63 loading smokeless rifle shells. With good tools and a great deal of care ordinary rifle black powder shells can be reloaded to give good results, but no more second hand smokeless cartridges for me. The new smokeless rifles give us perfect satisfaction in every respect. We find them thoroughly effective on big game and shall use them exclusively, hereafter. Black powder guns are a thing of the past. The 30 caliber shell, with soft nosed bullet, has about 3 times the killing power of a 50-110 Winchester express and has none of the objectionable recoil and smoke. I am sure it will please all who give it a fair and im- partial trial. Now why can’t we have a 22 caliber smokeless rifle, using about 10 grains pow- der and an 86 grain bullet, for small game and for target shooting? That would be about equal to our 25 and 32 caliber rifles, in range and effectiveness. M. W. Miner. I have owned or shot samples of all the better guns made in America, as well as several of English make, and find good shooting qualities in the Parker, Davis, Remington, Ithaca, Baker, Winchester, Lefever, Whitney and several others. The hardest hitting American gun I ever fired was a high grade Whitney safety gun. A short time ago I had the opportunity of targeting a high grade pigeon gun made by Wm. Cashmore, of Birmingham, Eng- land, for a Des Moines sportsman and can truthfully say, the Cashmore gun has the most remarkable shooting power I have ever found in any gun. For pattern, pene- tration, fine balance, close fitting joints, finish, and all that goes to make up a high grade arm, this Cashmore certainly leaves nothing to be desired. Your readers who desire to learn more of this make of gun, should write Mr. Cash- more, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, Eng- land, for a catalogue of his guns, mention- ing RECREATION. C. H. Kessler, Des Moines, Ia. TESTING THE ARMY RIFLE. ce KANSAS CITY “ STAR.” The Krag-Jorgensen rifle, which has been adopted by the United States govern- ment, is not a humane weapon of war. It has been the belief of army officers and surgeons that the 30-caliber, steel-jacketed bullet which the Krag-Jorgensen shoots would either kill a soldier instantly or leave a wound which would enable him to fight on without knowing, for a long time, he had Deen injured. This theory was completely dissipated at a trial of the rifle made yester- day under the direction of Dr. J. D. Griffith, ex-surgeon general of the Missouri state militia. The test showed that at any distance un- der 1,000 yards the ball from this rifle rends human flesh, disintegrates human organs and shatters human bones into fragments. Beyond 1,000 yards—and the gun will carry 3 miles and kill—the bullet bores a small round hole through bone or tissue. It will bore a hole through an oak tree a foot in diameter at a range of 2 miles; per- forate steel plates; plunge into solid earth a distance of 18 inches, after passing through a human body. Yet a small pile of loose, dry eatth will arrest its flight and tear it into fragments. Scientists’ explanations as to why this is so are very unsatisfactory, but all admit that it is true. To protect himself against the Krag-Jorgensen bullet, a soldier needs neither forts, trees, armor nor steel plates. Hecan dig up a pile of loose earth, 18 inches in diameter, with his trowel bayo- net, and, lying behind this apparently inse- cure barrier, be assured that all the bullets fired at him will be flattened before they reach him. For the tests made yesterday a human - head and several legs of human cadavers were used. The targets were placed in front of a high embankment and Dr. W. T. Stark and General Milton Moore, of the state militia did the shooting. They began at 500 yards, and over 200 rounds were fired at various distances. One of the first bullets fired struck the head, just above the nose, at a range of 500 yards. The skull was shattered as if it-had been an egg shell and the bullet buried it- self in the embankment, where it was dug out later, as bright and perfect as when placed in the rifle. Other bullets pierced the skull and splintered the bone in radiat- ing lines. The bullets also tore the bones of the legs into long splinters. The test was to ascertain the effect of the bullets on human bones and it was proved that they would not bore small, clean holes through osseous substances, at less than 1,000 yards. After the shooting at the parts of cadav- ers a few experimental shots were tried at loose and solid earth. Bullets fired into the solid earth went out of sight, but in loose dirt they were stopped within 2 feet. One bullet, fired from a distance of 20 yards, into a pile of loose earth, was found in the centre of the hillock. It was completely flattened and its steel jacket was twisted into a ragged shape. There was little re- . sistance to the earth, as one could easily push a finger through it. Two Krag-Jorgensen rifles were used in the experiments, one the infantry gun and the other the cavalry carbine. The only difference between them is that the car- bine is a few inches shorter. They shoot with equal accuracy up ta 500 yards. 64 - RECREATION. BLUING AND CASE HARDENING. Can you give a recipe for case-hardening or bluing, for the purpose of refinishing such smaller parts of guns and rifles as become worn bright, by use, and to restore their original color. G. U., New York. ANSWER.—For bluing, the general meth- od is to polish the metal thoroughly and then place it in heated charcoal, letting it rest awhile, well covered from the air. Then remove the metal and rub the surface down with waste; then put it back again and re- peat this operation 6 or 7 times, depending on the work. Finally the rich blue color will be obtained. For some of the small parts the method of “dipping” is also used, this being to dip the metal in a bath of saltpetre, man- ganese, etc. If it is a very small part, or only a portion of a part, the color can be brought back by placing in a gas flame. Heat it until it almost reaches the color you wish; then dip it in cold water. For general refinishing and re-bluing of parts, it is better to send them back to the factory. The cost of having parts re-blued would not be so great as the expense of making ready to do the work. Parts like sights, forearm tips, triggers, etc., you can probably bring back to a proper color in the gas flame. CASE HARDENING. The case hardening finish is obtained by the following process: The part is polished and then packed in burnt bone. This is usually placed in a cast iron box, and care should be taken to have the metal covered by the bone. The pieces of steel must not come in contact with each other. The box in which the work is placed, covered by the bone, is then placed in the furnace and heated red hot. Then the box is removed and the contents dumped in clear, cold water, running water being preferable. In order to give good colors a fairly large size of bone should be used—that is, say about the size of peas. Finer bone will harden as well, but will not give the colors. J. V., Cleveland, Ohio, asks for the opin- ions of some of the small bore cranks as to the best rifle for shooting the 22 short and long cartridge. I will recommend the Marlin every time, for accuracy, style and workmanship, and am glad to see it advertised in RECREA- TION. I have a Marlin repeater, model ’92, 32 caliber, using both center and rim-fire cartridges and fitted with Lyman com- bination front and rear sights. It is the most accurate rifle I ever saw. I can drive nails with it at 25 yards, and at 60 yards can hit 1% inch pieces of paper nearly every time. r I load my own shells, with a set of Ideal reloading tools, which are as near perfec- tion as any tools can be. If anyone wants an accurate rifle let him get a Marlin safety repeater, fitted with Lyman sights, and he will have an arm that will make him happy. Be sure to keep the rifle clean. For very close shooting I clean after each shot, with a clean woolen cloth. I have tried the square point, 32 caliber cartridge, that O. J. B. speaks of, and am convinced the killing power is very much increased by cutting off the end of the bul- let. The penetration is not so great but I think the shock, to whatever the ball hits, is greater; and it makes a hole as large as that of a 38 caliber conical bullet. RECREATION grows better every month, and I am doing all I can to increase its circulation. hy HE. Bs Bramtield, (Mass: Editor RECREATION: [I notice in REc- REATION one problem that has never been satisfactorily solved; and that is how a charge of shot can be held together and made to go in a solid body a certain dis- tance. I have given this subject careful thought and have spent a great deal of time experimenting on it. I have a 12 gauge gun that was once full choked, but it never carried the shot close enough to satisfy me. I took the barrels in my shop, made a steel reamer and commenced scraping them in- side. I kept at it until 1 gave them a true taper, the variation being 1-16 of an inch from breech to muzzle, this being what I term a true taper choke. I have tested this gun with U. M. C. loaded shells, No. 4 shot © and 3% drams powder. I shot at the end of a log, a foot in diameter, at 135 yards, placing 3 shot in the end of the log and several under it. I found, on the snow, the spread of the charge to be 4™% feet. I think, therefore, a gun with a true taper choke will give any shooter perfect satis- faction. A friend who had a 12 gauge Win- chester shot gun made a shot at the end of the same log, with No. 8 shot, placed 4 pellets in the end of the log and 20 under it. The spread was less than 4 feet. His gun is also a true taper choke. M. B., Conway Centre, N. H. L. H. B. says he would like to hear from hunters regarding the large bore rifles vs. 45-90 and 50-110. I have been hunting since 1872 and have used all kinds of guns, from a 22 caliber to a 56 caliber. Am now using a 25-35 Winchester smokeless, and there are but 2 guns on the market that can beat it for stopping qualities. These are the 30-30 Winchester, or Marlin, and the 30-40 Winchester. Two of my neighbors are using 30-30 GUNS AND AMMUNITION. 65 smokeless rifles. They first used the soft nosed bullet but soon dropped it on ac- count of the great damage done to the meat; and are now using the full cased bullet. I have killed only 3 elk with my 25-35, 2 of which’ dropped dead in their tracks. The third fell when the ball hit him, but got up and ran 50 or 60 yards, when he fell dead. fell dead in 20 yards. Have also killed 4 mountain goats, 2 of which were lying down and which never tried to get up after being hit. The other 2 were dead before they fell—to all appearances. I have been using this gun 5 months, and it is plenty good enough for me. I got 100 cartridges with the gun and have 23 of them yet. Have shot a few at target and a good many at grouse. M. P. Dunham, Woodworth, Mont. TO REMODEL NAVY ‘RIFLES. There is said to be a great deal of dissat- isfaction in the service against the new .236 calibre rifle, in use in the navy. The ex- ' perimental weapons shot well at first, but after a few rounds the bullet began to strip, and, of course, to fly wild. This it is said is caused by the tremen.. dous pressure set up in the narrow bore by the large charge of nitro powder, the long, heavy bullet, and the sharp twist of the grooves. This pressure averages 56,000 pounds io the square inch, and is sufficient, after a few shots, to permanently expand the barrel. As it was found impossible to prevent this in any barrel of permissible weight, the naval authorities have been compelled to lighten the bullet from 135 grains to 115 grains, although this will se- riously impair the penetration and range of the rifle. In spite of these drawbacks the lighter bullet will have some advantages. For in stance, its initial velocity will be increased from 2,460 feet to 2,550 feet a second, which will flatten the trajectory, during the first 500 yards of its flight; but owing to its relative lack of momentum, it will lose velocity far more quickly than the longer one; hence its range will be shorter and its flight more curved at all ranges over 500 yards. Happily there is no dissatisfaction felt re- garding the action of the Naval Board. The American Lee straight pull rifle has undoubtedly the best military action in the world, and should the .236 bore fail to give satisfaction it would be an easy matter, al- though perhaps an expensive one, to re- place the first issue of arms by rifles of larger calibre-—New York Herald. NortTH PuatTre, NEs. Editor RECREATION: I have been deeply interested in the reports of results obtained I shot 1 mule deer, that : with the various .30 calibre rifles and smokeless powder, by sportsmen hunting large game. Everyone who has an oppor- tunity to observe the practical working of these new rifles and ammunition should re- port his experience to RECREATION for the benefit of less fortunate brother sportsmen. The points on which there are conflicting opinions about the .30 calibre rifles are: their accuracy at long range; their killing power on large game and their general value as a sportsman’s weapon. For such game as antelope, elk and bear the 30-40 ought to be most desirable, for it has great power; yet this cartridge is the one about which there seems the most difference of opinion. I see the charge of powder variously stated as 36, 40 and 44 grains and would request someone who knows, to say just what the U. S. Government 30-40 cartridge is loaded with, viz., how many grains of powder and of what make. NM ie. Bs Will you please ask, in RECREATION, if any reader can give me any knowledge of the shooting powers of the Savage small bore rifle? I.am in a quandary as to what rifle to buy for shooting big game. I have seen the Winchester and the Savage rifles (small bore) but have never seen any one use either; so would like to hear from any one in regard to the Savage rifle, in par- ticular; also if any reader can tell me if the soft nose bullet is more effective than the solid bullet. I am deeply interested in your wonderful little magazine. It is a prize to sportsmen, and the only trouble I find is waiting for it, from one month to another. I have it all read through, long before it is time for an- other. Guns and ammunition is the first department I strike for, and I wish there were lots more on that subject. Am show- ing your magazine to all my friends who I think have the least spark of a sportsman’s enthusiasm about them, and hope RECREA~ TION will reach the millions, which it will -if given justice. G. R. Roberts, Northfield, Vt. J. V., Cleveland, Ohio, asks for the opin- ion of small-bore rifle cranks, as to the gun for using the 22 short and 22 long car- tridges. I have used a number of 22 calibre rifles, from the best makers, and find they all shoot accurately the cartridge designed to be used in them. From my experience the best rifle, containing the least number of parts, easiest of action, and simplest of construction, that will handle, with accu- racy, the 22 short, long, and long rifle cartridges, is the Marlin repeater, model 92. I use one of these, equipped with Lyman combination rear sight and ivory hunting front sight, and want nothing bet- tet: S. E. O., Fort Scott, Kans. 66 RECREATION. I should like to say to A. H. W., Amaril- lo, Texas, that I once owned a lever action Winchester repeating shot gun and liked it very much. I now own a model ’93 and don’t want anything better. They shoot as hard and as close as any gun I ever saw. One of my friends says he is bound to have one this fall, if it is to be had. I have shot both large and small shot out of mine, but would not recommend larger than No. 6 for a full choked gun. T A. sBurnet, Dex: Will you kindly tell me if, in your esti- mation, a 22 calibre rifle would be injured by shooting B.B. caps in it? Ans.—It certainly would. The fulminate in the caps attacks the steel and rapidly de- stroys it. If the use of these caps be ex- tensive, this chemical action will continue and the barrel will, in time, be badly eaten out. I spoiled a good rifle in this way be- fore I learned what I now know on this subject. EDITOR. In answer to A. H. W., Amarillo, Texas, I would say that for the last 22 years I have been using both shot gun and rifle, of many different makes, and for the last 3 years I have used a Winchester repeating shot gun, of 12 gauge, with 34% drams powder and 1% ounce No. 8 shot. I have killed game with this gun at 127 yards. It is also the best gun at the trap I have ever used. In fact it is superior to any gun I have ever seen. Chas. T. Pinkham, Brooklyn, N. Y. I have just found that a 16 gauge shell fits nicely inside a 12 gauge, and would like to ask, through RECREATION, if a 16 gauge shell, with base cut off, would not make a good shot case, for long range shooting. If it would go solid for 30 yards, why would it not be as good as a cut shell? My idea is to take a No. 16 shell, cut off the base, put in the shot, wad both ends, load in a 12 gauge shell and shoot from a 12 gun. E. R., Newton Centre, Mass., Box 109. I should like to hear, through the col- umns of RECREATION, from any one who has had experience with the new model ’95 Winchester, 40-72-330, box magazine re- peating rifle. Should like to know if they are thought nearly as effective on large game, such as bear or moose, as the 45-70 86 model. H. M. Bacon, Newton, Mass. Replying to P. J. M.’s question, in REc- REATION, as to Lyman sights: I have used a set of these on my rifle with marked suc- cess. Any man can, with a little practice, if he follow the instructions given in Ly- man’s catalogue, not only shoot much more accurately but much more quickly and easily than with any other sight I know of. “ce Bang.” I would like to hear from some of the brethren, through RECREATION, who have used both 12 and 16 gauge guns, as to the killing power of each. I do not know which to buy, a 12 or a 16 gauge. Will someone kindly enlighten me? J. AS Bs Osage: sia G. W. Denton, Roswell, New Mex., claims to have one of the first guns the elder Greener ever made. It is a double gun— 1 shot barrel and 1 rifle—the latter under the former. It is said to have been owned, at one time, by Abraham Lincoln. How well will the Winchester ‘shot gun, cylinder bore, 12 gauge, shoot a solid, round ball? In firing rapidly, at game, with black powder, does the smoke ob- struct the vision? How well, does the cyl- inder bore shoot small shot? “be Rifle Crank. WEN DEOL HOUN BAYS: W. A. KEICKHAM. Oh de stars is jes’ a crinklin’ But de moon is in de dark; De sly ole coon’s a-runnin’ So you listen an’ you hark, Wen de ol’ houn bays. De pups is runnin’ rabbits, Cos a pup ain’t got no sense; Ol coon is jes’ a laffin’, Cos de show aint done commence ’*Till de ol’ houn bays. . Dar’s a hummin’ in de tree tops An’ a ripplin’ in de run, An’ it only lacks de music Dat’s pretty nigh begun, Wen de ol’ houn bays. Oh, Glory! did you hear it? Oh, Marser! hear it ring; It’s as meller as de Autumn An’ as welcome as de Spring, Wen de ol’ houn bays. Dey ain’t no music like it Fer dese ol’ ears 0’ mine; It tingles in de fingers j An’ it warms de heart like wine Wen de ol’ houn bays. De yeller gals low laffin’, Wen de moon is in de full, Is pretty nigh to music; But to fee! de heart strings pull, Hear de «!’ houn bay. Vite is NATURAL HISTORY. A GULL'S FUNERAL. Gulls have funerals. I have seen one of their funerals myself. My home was, a little time ago, in what was then the Hotel Im- perial, at the corner of 12th Street and Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill. From the upper stories of this hotel an outlook was had over the water area to the North in front of the heart of the city, and of down- town Michigan Avenue, where many of the great hotels are located. In this water- front area many breakwaters run out here and there, but the gulls do not mind break- waters. They hover in vast numbers above the lake close to Chicago; for from Chi- cago’s outlets comes the food which gives sustenance to hordes of them. They are wonderful, these gulls. Cold does not af- fect them, for they are on the ice-cakes all winter and feed on what drifts to them. They swoop all about, up and down, as cheerful as they were in the warmer months. But this is not a story of their life or nesting, and departure and breeding. It is but the account of one of their funerals. One Sunday I saw a group of what are called “ toughs ” creep out along the break- One of them had a gun. He shot into a group of hovering gulls, of which there were myriads dipping up and down in front of the Michigan Avenue fine hotels. He hit and crippled a gull and it fell, shrieking, into the water. Immediately all the other gulls flew away out over the lake, but the wounded bird did not cease its clamor. The ruffian who had shot it clam- bered from the breakwater into a boat and rowed out clumsily and, finally, caught the crippled thing, pulled it into his boat and killed it. Then followed something curious. The host of gulls came sweeping back and swirled about above where the city brute. was rowing back with the dead gull lying, wings outspread, beside him, in the boat’s bottom. They gave utterance to cries quite unlike those they ordinarily make along the Chicago water-front and, though short, as understandable as the notes of the Dead March in Saul. Then, gradually, they rose higher and higher. They rose until there were thousands of them flitting back and forth vainly together, at a height of per- haps 800 feet. Suddenly there seemed to come to them some sense of order. They rose, together, very high, swinging about each other as they rose and giving utter- ance to a strange, protesting cry. They paid no more attention to the man rowing along with the dead bird in the boat. They began to circle and still to rise until it was hard to distinguish them apart and then began to swing in circles like poised hawks, 67 the whole open mass of them all the time drifting away slowly to the Southwestward until they were lost in the blaze of the light of the early afternoon. That was the first gull funeral I ever saw. The other day I saw the same thing again, although the gulls seemed to circle indi- vidually on this occasion, till as they came together, like swinging hawks, about 2,000 feet above the city’s roofs, they swung off again, far up in the sky, toward the South- west, floating like a group of buzzards. I suppose that, an hour or two later, they came to the lake again, because the funeral was over. _ This all seems odd and unnatural, but, let anyone shoot a gull on Lake Michigan, in front of Chicago, and see what will hap- pen! Is the same phenomena noted on the sea-coast, or do only the inland gulls have these sky-seeking funerals? What does it all mean? WOMEN TO THE RESCUE. It is a matter of comfort and congratula- tion that a movement to protect our singing and other native birds has been inaugurated which promises to bring a permanent re- sult. The old Audubon Society which, for a time, accomplished much good, both in the East and West, had, somehow, failed in energy and, within the last year or two, cheap bird butchers have slain robins, and orioles and purple wing blackbirds (grakles) and bluebirds, and others of our common birds, by thousands and tens and hundreds of thousands. These were for the decoration of women’s bonnets. There is likely to be a change now and a permanent one. The women’s clubs of the country are actively engaged in the reform and, as they include the leading women of the greatest cities and towns of the country, the crusade is likely to affect the trades- men and stop the slaughter. As the kill- ing has been done in nesting-time, when birds’ plumage is at its best, each bird killed has meant the starving to death of a nest- ful; and so the decrease in bird life has been enormous. Now there will be a change. At the head of the movement is Miss Ada C. Sweet, late President of the Chicago Woman’s Club, and all, or nearly all the women’s clubs in the country seem re- sponding to the movement. Mrs. Ellen M. Henrotin, President of the National Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs, is not less ear- nest, and the leading women of the country seem banding together, everywhere, to bring an end to the infamous and cruel fashion. It is matter of congratulation that the 68 RECREATION. sportsmen’s clubs—for there is no greater lover of birds than the real sportsman—are joining in the movement. The Illinois Sportsmen’s Association has already passed resolutions in approbation of and promis- ing support to the new movement; and, no doubt, other sportsmen’s clubs will follow. After all, we may keep our native birds as the country grows. The women can ac- complish much when they stop to think, and do as their kind hearts really dictate. FOUNS EE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. RECREATION believes the New York Zoological Park is bound to be a grand success. It is skilfully planned, wisely managed, and is therefore worthy of uni- versal support. Moreover, it is to be de- veloped on entirely new lines, and the genuine American originality in the idea should commend it to, every man who is proud of this nation. To build an ideal Zoological Park, such as this will be in 3 years, requires a lot of money. The city furnishes the land, which is worth $1,000,000. It also furnishes $125,- 000 in cash, for ground improvements, and an annual maintenance fund starting at $60,000. The Society must raise $250,000, by subscription, to be used in erecting buildings, and in the purchase of the orig- inal outfit of animals. For the money with which to issue its publications, promote animal painting and sculpture, establish a fine zoological library and a collection of pictures, run its “ Members’ Building” and do a host of other good things, the Society must rely solely on the annual dues of its members. We need, and must have, at least 2,000 annual members, paying $10 each per an- num; and RECREATION is helping to get them. All readers who are interested in the work of the Zoological Society are in- vited to become members, and to help push the work. Full information, and blank ap- plications for membership, will be fur- nished by RECREATION, on request. Let me hear from you. The following shows what the officers of the Society think of RECREATION’S ef- forts in this direction : New YorkK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, New York, May 11, 1897. Editor RECREATION: On behalf of the Executive Committee of the New York Zoological Society, permit me to thank you most sincerely for your very helpful interest in the proposed Zoological Park, and for the 15 good men who have joined the organization through your personal solicitation. Such hearty co-operation is very encouraging. It is of the kind that will eventually make the Society a great power in the field of Zoology, and its Zoological Park a crowning success. A few years hence, when we are on the flood tide of prosperity, and in shape to offer substantial returns to every member, we will have members in plenty; but it is the men who come in now—at the be- ginning—who are willing to take us “on trust’ for a year or 2, and who help us to start the ball rolling, that we will always appreciate most highly. The Zoological Park is going to be a big thing, a magnifi- cent institution; something that millions of people will be proud of! The public cannot begin to realize how fine and how delightful, to every sense, it is going to be until it is in our power to make a visible demonstration of it. Again thanking you, cordially, I am Yours very truly, William T. Hornaday, Director. —_—_—. AN ANTELOPE AND A GRIZZLY. I wish to ask for the measurements of the largest antelope head known. I have an unmounted head that measures as follows: Length jof Hem waornn: 2.222. 13% inches. Length of right horn...... ee 13 ee Spread of horns at tips......... 88 os Spread of horns at widest part. .11 ie Weng thnotiskatll tgs. acc sane Eg 6 Circtimierence of horus, 5. 4..- = s It was killed in 1894 by my father. I also wish to know the measurements of the largest bear on record. A silver-tip was killed in the fall of 1895, by Jas. R. Morganidge, the fresh skin of which measured as follows: from tip of -° nose to tip of tail, 8 feet 6 inches; across the fore legs, 9 feet 4 inches; between the ears, 9 inches; from between the ears to end of nose, 18 inches. This hide was not stretched to make it measure more. It was measured lying loose on the ground, after having lain there over night, which would make it shrink. The measurements are ex- act, for I made them myself. A mule deer was shot near our house that * weighed 182 pounds after its entrails were taken out and its head cut off. John E. Brock, Maysworth, Wyo. In regard to measurements of prong- horn antelope -heads, and of silver-tip grizzlies, the readers of RECREATION have the floor. It is greatly to be regretted that Master John could not have had an op- ‘portunity of measuring the dead grizzly in the flesh, for he is evidently a careful ob- server, and one of the kind whose measure- ments and notes are valuable. EpriTor. NATURAL HISTORY. 69 THE BAND-TAILED PIGEON. (Columba fasciata). The boys here have been having lots of fun with wild pigeons, but do not kill many, for they are difficult to approach. I am positive in regard to the birds being wild pigeons, for I have killed a good many during the years I have handled a scatter gun, my first ones being killed on the Salinas river, Monterey County, Cal. One day I saw a flock go over here that I think I am safe in saying contained 1,000 birds. They come from the mountains (the Sierra Nevadas) nearly every spring, stay until about the 15th of April, and then go back. Have taken 2 pictures of the birds, and if negatives develop properly will send you one. De Witt Salisbury, Chico, Cal. The interesting notes printed above refer to a bird almost unknown East of the Mis- sissippi, save to naturalists. The species referred to is not the spike-tailed ‘“‘ passen- ger pigeon,” once so common throughout the Mississippi valley, but the “ band-tailed pigeon,” having a blunt tail with a black band across the middle of it. It is one of the largest of American wild pigeons, and its home is the Pacific coast region West of the Rocky mountains, from the State of Washington to Arizona, Mexico and Gua- temala. EDITOR. HOW MANY? How many buffalo are left in the United States, and what is a genuine buffalo robe worth? Hons A St) Mary sam I assume your inquiry relates to wild buffaloes. There are now but 3 small bands of wild buffaloes alive om the whole North American Continent. In Yellowstone Park. there are barely 30 head (some say not so many). There are 15 or 20 head in Lost Park, Colorado, and perhaps 150 head in the British Possessions, Southwest of Great Slave lake. Within 2 years more, the heads and hides of all those now alive, in Yellowstone Park, will be in the hands of the human hyzenas who hang around the Park, and who in 6 years have reduced the Park herd from 300 head to 30, or less. Buffalo robes have not half the value that most people suppose. In 1888 25 good robes were thrust into my hands (without my consent) to be sold. New York fur’ dealers would not touch them at any price, because the buffalo robe was no longer “ in the market,” or in demand; and the deal- ers did not care to create a demand when there were only 25 robes with which to supply it. Finally I succeeded in selling the robes ‘(untanned) to the Hudson Bay Fur Company, at Winnipeg, at $20 each. Good tanned robes were then purchasable in Minneapolis, Montreal and New York, at prices ranging from $20 to $35, according to size and quality. EDITOR, RABBITS CAN SWIM. I have heard a number of sportsmen say they never knew of a rabbit taking to water and swimming; but I have known of an instance. One day in summer, a few yéars ago, while Charley Dodge and A. M. Tufts, of Lynn, Mass., were fishing on Spring Pond, near Lynn, they saw a creature swimming. At first they thought it a musk- rat; but somehow it seemed to act dif- ferently. By way of experiment, Dodge clapped his hands loudly, when up went Bunny’s big ears—and gave him away! At once the boys pulled after him, and he began to swim for dear life. The rabbit reached the shore ahead of his pursuers, who naturally thought he would vanish instantly, and be seen no more. But such was not the case. When my friends reached the shore, they found Bun- ny lying there soaking wet, quite exhausted, and unable to run away. They picked him up, looked him all over, dried out his fur, and finally put him down, when away he went. Now that rabbit took to the water of his own accord, and at the place where he went in, the pond was over 200 yards wide. This is the only case of the kind I know of, but it proves that rabbits can swim. H. M. G., Morrisonville, Vt. J. R. Bennett and E. E. Darrow, while cutting wood on a farm 2 miles Southwest of town, made an interesting discovery. In the heart of a pine tree, 4 feet in diameter, and embedded in the solid wood, they found the nest and the shriveled remains of 2 birds which, from their appearance, had been yellowhammers; but unlike the toad that is found, at stated intervals, imbedded in the solid rock, the birds were dead. Although the tree had grown over solidly, there were traces of a hole having been there when it was small. Estimating the time by the growth over the hole, the birds must have taken their last peep out about the time the Astor party went by, on their way to Astoria, and hav- ing missed the train, had to walk. The re- mains of the flickers look a good deal like a mummy, and there is a sad expression lin- gering about their eyes that suggests long years of waiting. Garfield (Wash.) “ Enterprise.” Ee CUR: © SiN On October 2oth, 1871, a farmer living in Lake County, Indiana, shot a brant and on picking it up remarked to his companion that it must have “‘ fallen on a snag.” Fur- ther examination, however, revealed the fact that the supposed snag, which pro- truded from either side of the breast, was a bone arrow head, 9 inches in length and 5% of an inch in width. The brant had carried this weapon so long that it was as firmly im- bedded in bone and flesh as though nature had intended it as a part of the anatomical ’ structure of the bird. Where the arrow passed through the bone, a callous growth tightened about it and the skin was smoothly drawn where the ends were exposed to view. A strange part of the story is, that the bone arrow- head is of Eskimo make, such as those people employ in bringing down birds, and use nowhere outside of the Arctic regions. This goes to prove that the bird was at one time a resident of that country. When shot by the Indiana farmer the brant was in fine condition and was the sturdy leader of a flock. While the wound was not in a vital part it is likely that if the arrow point had been made of steel or other metal the bird would have died from blood poisoning. 7O A FISH DUCK _ Will you kindly tell 2 me the name of duck I *” shot awhileago. It was a female, with greenish ~ black head, which color extended half way down the neck, there changing to pure white on upper Ps part NOP. btcastie swale _ lower breast was a sal- “mon color being quite ruddy. The back, ex- cepting a little of the part above the wings, and strictly a part of the neck, which was white, was a jet black. On each side of the tail the feathers were gray. The tail and wings were gray with the exception of the tertiary feathers, which were pure white with a single thread of black extending through each feather. The bird weighed 5 pounds, is what is known in our town as “ the black and white duck.”’ Is either this or the black duck considered edible ? G. E. H., Ware, Mass. I referred this matter to Mr. Robert Ridgway, Curator of Ornithology in the National Museum, and he says the bird seems to be a male fish-duck (Merganser americanus). It is not likely it could have been a female, as no female duck ever nor- mally takes those colors. He requests Mr. Holmes to state whether this duck had a long, narrow bill. If so, then it was a fish- duck and is not good to eat. Editor RECREATION: I wish to report to you a strange freak of the pewee, or phcebe bird. Ona beam in the shed that joins my mill, a phoebe bird is building a lot of nests, 13 in number, all joining together, in all stages of construction! Some are almost finished and some just commenced. I see only one bird at work. I have never seen or heard of any such a freak before. The shed is new, having been built 2 years ago. Last summer there was a nest near by in which 2 broods were raised, one in May, and one in July. I thought that uncom- mon. H. M. Gordon, Morrisville, Vt. NATURAL HISTORY. é 71 THE NEW YORK WORLD’S “ MOOSE.” Judging from things seen and heard, it may be said that in spite of all the efforts of RECREATION, many American editors are fast losing all the grip on zoology they ever had. Not long since, a certain magazine published a picture of.a saw-fish, and called it a “ sword-fish.” Now comes the New York World, with a scare-head description of the ‘“ Antlers of a Moose King,” giving elaborate measurements and a picture la- beled “ The King of the Moose,” but the picture shows the head of—a caribou! In the latest Sportsmen’s Exposition, an enterprising taxidermist handed out thou- sands of copies of a beautifully printed pamphlet containing, among other illustra- tions, a fine picture of a Virginia deer head legended “ Black-tail Deer.” But mistakes will happen. Once upon a time a man I know (who even then thought himself a bit of a naturalist), superintended the making up of an Exposition pyramid of big game, and when the workmen put the (adjustable) antlers on the moose, with the right antler on the left side, and the left on the right, neither the naturalist, nor any - other man, noticed it for a whole week! I note your comment en the report of the musk ox hide which C. F. Periolat, of Chicago, received. He says it was killed near the mouth of the Yukon river, Alaska, and that it took 6 months’ trave! to get it out. It is strange that men will make such statements in this enlightened age. Boats from the mouth of the Yukon reach here in 20 days, instead of in 6 months. So far as known, there never was a musk ox killed or seen in Alaska. The skin Periolat re- ceived came down on a whaler from the mouth of the Mackenzie river, to San Fran- © cisco, and was bought by C. D. Ladd of that city, who in turn sold it to Periolat. I bought 35 musk ox skins that came down on the same vessel. W. F. Sheard, Tacoma, Wash. I certainly agree with J. C. D., Jr., Steam- boat Springs, Colo., who writes in ReEc- REATION, differing from Dr. Merriam re- garding the cry of the mountain lion. My experience, as reported in “Science,” ~ March 20, 1806, is that the cry, if not ex- actly blood-curdling, is most decidedly “unpleasant,” as J. C. D. expresses it, and when once heard, in close quarters, will not soon be forgotten. Meriden S. Hill, Tacoma, Wash. ‘ ard In the May number of RECREATION, on page 381, G. S. G. gives measurements of deer horns. I have a pair which I secured 3 near the Black canyon of the Gunnison, which spread 36 inches. They are smooth and even and have 5 points on each side. I also secured a pair in the velvet, which had I5 points on one, and 17 on the other. They were the heaviest deer horns I ever saw and spread about 32 inches. J. D. S., Argentine, Kans. In reply to N. H. H.’s question as to the biggest coon—I would say that of 30 or more I have caught each season, for the last 4 or 5 years, the heaviest one I have weighed, tipped the scales at 18% pounds. Had this one been caught 6 weeks later he would probably have weighed 4 or 5 pounds more. A friend of mine claimed to have captured one that weighed 26 pounds and several that went better than 20 pounds. G. W. C., Rushville, N. Y. I do a great deal of coon hunting around here, having caught 20 coons last fall. There was but one large one among them. It was a buck and he weighed 30 pounds. I caught him in September and he was poor. Game is scarce around here. There are a few quails and pheasants and plenty of gray squirrels and rabbits. H. P., Wellsville, O. The way yo roast the game hogs is simply great. Give it to them, as often and hard as you can. I hope those Wisconsin slaughterers will come to their senses and never again lend themselves to such con- temptible work, much less boast of it after- ward. Success to you and to the only Sportsmen's magazine in the country. B. F. (., Jr., Brooklyn, N. Y. - On May 1, a ‘arge moose visited the farm of J. C. Haivey, Fort Fairfield, Me. When first seen he was within a few rods of the buildings, but on being discovered he trotted leisurely across the field, lightly skimmed a wire and picket fence and dis- appeared in the woods. Will Shawantum please inform us in what part of the United States female gray squirrels are heavy with young “late in the falt S. F. D., Amarillo, Texas. “ Men are so strange.” <4 Yes.” “ George used to raise Cain when he had to walk the floor with baby % “Well? ” “ But now that he is raising chickens he turns out at 4 o’clock to look after the in- cubator, without a murmur.” = EDITOR’S CORNER. HOW TOVCIVIEIZE PHEM. Game protective associations, or othe1 sportsmen’s clubs that have for their object the protection of game and fish, can do nothing that will more effectually carry out their purpose than to extend the circulation of this magazine among men and boys who are known to be violators of fish and game laws. Every sportsman who reads REc- REATION, will, I believe, agree with me in this statement. RECREATION is constantly endeavoring to elevate the tone of sports- manship and to promote public sentiment in favor of game protection. It is denounc- ing men who slaughter fish and game, roundly and unmercifully, and no man or boy, who has any sense of shame or of honor, can read 3 consecutive issues of it without feeling a strong inclination to re- spect the game laws, in future. Many instances have come to my per- sonal knowledge of men or boys who, be- fore becoming acquainted with this maga- zine had been ruthless destroyers of fish and game; who had boasted of their big bags at every opportunity, and who now state, frankly, that they will never again be guilty of such conduct. They say they will hereafter observe the laws; that they will practise moderation in their shooting and fishing; that they will advise others to do so, and that they will, in all cases, dis- courage and condemn the very kind of work they had heretofore been guilty of. If you cannot get the pot hunter, or the pot fisher, to subscribe for RECREATION, send it to him anyway, and either pay for it yourself, or have your club pay for it. In this way, you will sow the seed of game protection where it could scarcely be ex- pected to reach in any other way. Even the game wardens have great difficulty in finding and arresting the men and Loys who do the greatest mischief; but if RrEc- REATION were placed in their hands every month, they would take it with them into their cabins and would read it while the - game wardens are asleep. After reading a few issues, the game officers would have no further occasion to hunt these men. The August number of RECREATION will contain an interesting story by Geo. G. Cantwell descriptive of a catboat cruise on Puget Sound; another by Captain H. Ro- meyn on “A Buffalo Hunt in Kansas,” some stirring reminiscences of early days at old Fort Smith, on the Big Horn, by Major E. R. P. Shurley: the record of an Se trip in the Olympic mountains, F. J. Church; a fishing yarn by J. i eee anda cycling story by Thos. Cun- ningham. 72 Another series of Carlin’s wonderful live wild animal photos, and another install- ment of the prize winning photos will be published, as also several original draw- ings. Ask all your friends to answer all the puzzles in RECREATION. The more an- swers sent in the better, for all concerned. The time for answering puzzle No. I, in May RECREATION, is extended to July 31. Please ask every one you know to answer that, especially. A neat and useful little package is being sent to all who solve that puzzle. Some of my enemies are telling adver- tisers that I have no such circulation as I claim. Whenever you hear a man say this, offer to bet him $100 that I have an actual ‘paid circulation of 40,000 copies a month. Then I will furnish the proof, and if I win his money, will give it to St. John’s Guild, to be applied to the Sick Babies’ Fresh Air Fund. If he wins my money, he can da what he likes with it. ~ The owners of.Madison Square Garden are talking of selling it. If sold it is likely that it would be torn down. That would be a public calamity. What would sportsmen do without the big Garden? Where could we go with our sportsmen’s show, our dog show, our horse show, our wild West show, our bicycle show? sacrifice may be necessary. Why cannot the boxes in the Garden be sold, by the year, as in the Metropolitan Opera House? fund could be secured that would avert any possible loss to the stockholders. There must certainly be a large number of men in New York who would pay $100 to $200 a year for boxes in the Garden rather than see it destroyed. In planning your hunting trips, for next fall,don’t take any more cartridges with you than necessary to kill a reasonable quantity of the game you seek. Then you wont be tempted to shoot at everything you see, just to lighten your belt. At any rate don’t kill more game than you need and can save. The index to volume 6 is now ready. li you wish to bind your RECREATION, and have not received a copy of the index, send for it. My subscription receipts for May 05 were $292, for May 96 $902 and for May ’ 97 $1,596—a gain of 500 per cent. over ’9Q5. Anything wrong with that? It is hoped no such > In this way a guarantee | 2 BICYCLING. AN ENJOYABLE CENTURY RUN. C. PERCY HALYBURTON. I have heard it said, on numerous occa- sions, and by many well informed persons, that century runs, and such “ abuses of the wheel,” are violations of the rules of health and only help to bring the bicycle into ill- repute. I have seen many caricatures of the “ cen- tury run fiend,” picturing him as a sallow- faced, wild-eyed, hump-backed idiot—in short, a typical ‘‘ wild man of Borneo on wheels.” If you see any of these character- istics in the group of young men who made the century run I am about to describe, you certainly need the attention of an oculist. » Six young men were seated in the parlor of the club house, of the Penn Wheelmen, Philadelphia, discussing plans for Decora- tion day, which was only 2 days removed. None of the several schemes proposed for the amusement of the party was accepted, by unanimous consent, and each had almost determined to seek his own pleasures for the holiday. Finally a happy inspiration seized me and I said: “T have it boys! Just the thing for the whole crowd! ”’ *“ Let us ‘have it, Purse! ” “ Give it an airing! ” “ Trot out the idea, old man! ”’ “Purse has the floor!” were the replies. “Well, I'll tell you,” I began—— “Oh, will you!” . “ How kind! ” “My idea is a century run to New York, on Decoration day, and return the follow- ing day, Sunday, on the train.” “ That’s the best yet,” cried Jack Gruel, the club’s second lieutenant. Pilhbaes war jack!) tesatde. Holey. “There is a pleasure trip for us all.” The other 3 members of the coterie, Price, Bong and Daniels, quickly agreed to the plan, and after a little further discussion we dispersed. The night preceding Decoration day we all presented ourselves at the club house and proceeded to the third floor, where 4 of us were soon asleep. Bong and Daniels did not sleep with us. They had decided to ride to New York during the night, the former being well acquainted with the route. At 3 o'clock the janitor awoke us, and after having lighted our lamps, we started on our journey. The sleepy coppers eyed . us with wonder, as did also a few belated wayfarers. They were not used to seeing cyclists riding at such an unseemly hour. We rode through Frankford and Torres- dale, and at daybreak arrived in Bristol, 22 miles from Philadelphia. From Bristol to Trenton, N. J., a distance of 10 miles, is a stretch of good side-path; but in some places it is very narrow—only 5 or 6 inches wide. The road is miserable and we could not ride on it. We were subjected to a number of falls, owing to the narrow side- paths and slippery grass bordering the path, which was still wet with dew. How- ever we received only a few bruises. We arrived in Trenton at 6 o’clock and straightway proceeded to a restaurant for breakfast. “It was wonderful to see the amount of fodder those fellows put away,” as Foley put it. Leaving our wheels at the hotel, we walked about New Jersey’s capital awhile and at 8 o’clock resumed our journey. We passed through some very pretty towns—Pennington, Hopewell, Blauen- berg and Plainville. At Pennington we were serenaded by a colored brass band and enjoyed the sensation very much. Soon after passing Plainville we met the great century run of the Quaker City Wheelmen of Philadelphia. The riders had left Newark that morning and were on their way to Philadelphia. There were over 600 wheelmen in line. These people were not out for pleasure as we were. They had a schedule, and rode accordingly, and the consequence was, many looked greatly fatigued. We arrived in Somerville, 63 miles from Philadelphia, at 11 o’clock, a uniform pace of 8 miles an hour, and no one was feeling at all tired. We remained in Somerville a half hour, watching a parade, and then moved on to Bound Brook, where we stayed another half hour, viewing the town. At one o'clock we rode into Plainfield, 13 miles from Somerville, and ate a hearty ’ dinner. 73 All wheeldom was out in force in Plain- field and we stood entranced as we watched the flying wheels, propelled by sturdy young men and pretty bloomer girls. We tarried in Plainfield. until 3 o’clock and then started for Elizabeth, where we arrived in 45 minutes—a distance of 12 miles. The road between the 2 towns is an excellent one, and you can scarcely resist the temptation to ride fast over it. We continued through Elizabeth and Newark without stopping, but halted at a hotel in East Newark for some refreshment. As we stepped out on the porch to rest and enjoy the cool breezes we saw 2 wheelmen ap- proaching, in whom we recognized Bong and Daniels. We hailed them, when they joined us and explained that a broken axle had delayed them and had prevented their arrival in New York before us. We all rode into Jersey City together and 74 RCH EA I OWN. crossed over to New York. Then we rode out Broadway, on the cable slot, to our hotel. The next day, Sunday, we visited the Bat- tery, rode through Central park, and over the great bridge to Brooklyn, where we dined. Then we mounted our wheels and are to Coney Island over the famous cycle pat After taking a rapid survey of this resort we returned to Brooklyn, thence to New York, over the bridge, and continued to Jersey City by the ferry. Here we boarded the train for Philadelphia, where we ar- rived at 7 P. M. The trip was a very enjoyable one, to all of us, and not one of us was fatigued when we reached home. We had seen a great deal in the 2 days and shall make a similar run this year. THE WHEEL. The girls were dolls in Gran’ma’s days, The spinning wheel was half their life. Man’s equals now, in modern ways, Yet spinning wheels is far more rife. See I intend to spend next winter revelling in the charms of Jamaica, that sunny island of a summer sea, and if any reader of REc- REATION would like information about the roads, or the people, of the geography of the isle, I shall be glad to give it. Our New England roads are again alive with happy wheelers—happy if they are owners of decent mounts, and if they have not been putting good money into bad wheels, to swell the wallets of repairers and of bargain counter men. On the whole, since the average would- be-cycler is determined to work against his own best interests, maybe it is well that the drygoods wheel is his first mount; for then he becomes a rider, and next time he buys a good wheel. Meantime he has been picking up experience and sprains, and helping Doctor Fixem to pay his rent. Any of RECREATION’S cycling readers, who would like to know all about “ touring in England at small cost,’ from start to finish, can secure such by writing the vet- a tourist, Arthur Munson, Stamford, LE: Those who ignore brakes, and a good lamp, at night, will some time realize that they have gone unprotected once too often. While the doctor is pulling them through they will have time to reflect and to turn over that long neglected new leaf. Stamson. The National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers has decided that no national or local cycle shows shall be held or sanc- tioned by it next winter. In April, ’97, the Ticonderoga Cycle Club commenced the building of a path from Ticonderoga to Baldwin, a distance of 3% miles. Permission was obtained from the town authorities to level off the side of the road, near the sidewalks, and to cover it with cinders. This space was then rolled with an iron roller. In places where drain- age was necessary, to carry off surface water, a ditch was dug alongside the path, emptying into the sewers. The path is 4 feet wide, and will permit an easy and safe passage of 2 wheelmen without dismounting. It is a pleasure to ride on it to the Baldwin dock, on a hot summer day, sit in the cool breeze of the beautiful Lake George, and view the grand scenery for which the locality is noted. The question as to how to raise the money for this path was a perplexing one; but a subscription paper was circulated among the boys, who were asked to give as much as they felt able to spare. Most of them gave $1 each. There are about 200 riders here, but the number will be doubled this year. RECREATION is the oly magazine published. sportsmen’s That athletic preacher of ours made a bad break in his sermon yesterday. What did he say? He was speaking of the earth and called it God’s green football. Miss E. Marguerite Lindley recently gave a lecture for the benefit of the sick fund of the Brooklyn Hospital Training School on the “ Care of the Human Ma-— chine and the Good and Evil Effects of Bicycling.” She included in her discourse these “don'ts” : “Don’t feel yourself above advice from _ other people who know more than you do, when you are going to buy a wheel. “Don’t swallow all advice undigested. “Don’t buy your neighbor’s cast off wheel. If it’s not good enough for her it’s not good enough for you. “Don’t consider your ambition any measure of your staying power. The great- est danger of wheeling is of overdoing. “Don’t try to reduce your weight by scorching. “ Don’t give ear to the cyclometer fiend. She is apt to see double when she reads the figures on the dial. “Don’t talk of miles covered, but of hours spent in the open air.” “Simpkins is a bicycle instructor, isn’t ? 9 “ No—no; bicycles know everything al- he merely teaches people how to BICYCLING. 15 ‘ The Olympia-Tacoma record was recent- ly broken by Frank Cotter, of Olympia, who lowered it 9 minutes; making the 35 miles in 1 hour and 58 minutes. Improvements are being made on the cinder path from this city to Edison, 6 miles distant. This path is the finest in this neck o’ woods, and includes the largest bi- cycle bridge in the world. Nearly 2,500 bicycle licenses have been issued in this city, this year, and more are expected. This money goes to build bike paths and bridges, in the city limits. About 800 cyclists came over from Seat- tle, last Sunday, to take a spin on our roads. CG: “Your husband seems jealous of your Scotch terrier? ” “Yes; Charles has never won any prizes on his stories; but dear little Fido has taken 5 blue ribbons this year.” August Summerman, 13 years old, of Union Hill, N. J., lost 2 fingers of his right hand in a curious manner. He had been cleaning his bicycle and stood it on a sup- port which left the wheels free. He re- -volved the rear wheel rapidly, and, in an effort to stop it, his fingers slipped in be- tween the spokes and were thrown against the fork. The index finger was cut off almost as if by a knife, while the second finger was mangled so badly that the Do¢tor was obliged to amputate it. The bicycle was uninjured. The new ferry, at West 23d Street, is a luxury for wheelmen who wish to use the fine roads in Jersey. It affords the easiest and most convenient exit there is from this city, since 24th Street is asphalted to the ferry house door. The new ferry can now be reached from various parts of the city by 8th, Madison or Lexington Ave- nues, all of which are asphalted. The time, from 23d Street to Jersey City, is 15 minutes and from there you can get a train every half hour to Elizabeth, where you connect with the various boulevards. I have never seen, elsewhere, any rail- way employes who were so polite and courteous to wheelmen as are the Penn- sylvania people, at this new ferry house. I received the Bristol steel fishing rod, for 10 subscriptions to RECREATION. I had it out the other day, and it worked to per- fection. I think I am well repaid for my trouble in getting the subscriptions. Rerc- REATION is one of the finest books I have ever read. John T, McCall, Negaunee, Mich. PUZZLE PAGE, HIDDEN WORD PUZZLE, I am composed of 11 letters and come from ‘‘ away down East.” My first is found in Portland, my second in Albion, my third in Belfast, my fourth in Bangor, my fifth in Bingham, my sixth in Andover, my seventh in Berwick, my eighth in Ashland, my ninth in Danforth, my tenth in Eliot, and my eleventh in Exeter. Whoever will guess me, and send my full name to RECREATION, stating on what page of this issue I am advertised, will receive, in return, a beatifully illustrated book. Ask all your friends to answer the puzzles in RECREATION. The more the better, for all concerned. NEw CASTLE, Pa. Editor RECREATION: You will please find enclosed my answers to the 4 puzzles in May REcREATION. I don’t think I have the first one right, but if not, I am willing -to give it up; for I have read every line of every advertisement in this issue; and I want to say right here that the Vim tires are as hard to wear out as that puzzle is to get. I have a pair of last year’s red road Vims on my wheel. I punctured both front and rear tires, last season; repaired them myself, with a Vim repair outfit, and have had no trouble with them since. I am going to canvass among my friends for subscribers to your valuable magazine. I will send you names and money as I get them; you may credit me with them, and I will let you know, later, what premium I. want. I received a Davenport rifle from you, a year or so ago, as a premium, and it is a fine rifle for the money. I took REc- REATION a year, and a friend got me to subscribe for another-sportsmen’s paper; but I don’t like it and am going back to my old love. My friend is going to take up a new love—RECREATION. Rob Ray. —__—- “ Scrymser is an intellectual man, isn’t he?” “ Tntellectual? I should say not. Why —he likes whist better than poker.”’ Enclosed please find $1 for which please send RECREATION to me one more year. I would have to have it, if it took my last dollar. Harvery J. Flint, Edgewood, R. I, BOOK NOMICES: Aristotle was perhaps the greatest nat- uralist of early times, and but slight ad- vancement was made, in zoological science, from his day to that of Linnzus, who made the first attempt at grouping animals ac- cording to structural characteristics. Cuvier followed with a more thorough and sys- tematic classification, making use of dis- section to determine the relations existing between them. Then came de Blainville, who first took up the elements of form among animals. Scores of naturalists and scientists have since given their life work to the building up of modern zoology, and no branch of science has been more rapidly and steadily advanced. But the thorough and systematic study of comparative anatomy, from the artists’ point of view, is still more recent. Ten years ago there was no text book on this ‘subject; and this fact, in conjunction with his natural bent, induced Ernest Seton Thompson, the animal painter, to devote several years of ardent toil to the produc- tion of “‘ Art Anatomy of Animals,” a most delightful, thorough and original book. It is so artistically designed, so compre- hensive, so redolent of deep study and care- ful research, so full of nature and of fact, as to be at once instructive and fascinating to students of science and of art. It is really fortunate that no earlier writer or student had put forth such a work, for necessity was, in this as in many other instances, the mother of production, and if Mr. Thomp- son had found a book on animal anatomy when first he felt its need, he would not have made this. Hence we might never have had so good an one; for few men have been so well equipped as he for such a task. His artistic gifts, and his years of life among and with the wild animals of the Northwest, as well as his love for and close association with dogs, horses and cattle, have fitted him, as no other man was ever fitted, for the work. Another reviewer has said: “ What can an artist learn of the outward form of animals, if he live only in the dis- secting room? He may, indeed, obtain an accurate mus- cular outline; but it will be an outline of a cold, rigid corpse, devoid of the soft and rounded form, the delicate tinting, and the breathing grace which invests the living animal. A feeling eye wuiil always discover whether an artist has painted even his de- tails of attire from a lay figure, or whether he has depicted the raiment as it rested on and drooped from the breathing form of a living model. The zoologist will never comprehend the nature of any creature by the most 76 careful investigation of its interior struct- ure, or the closest inspection of its stuffed skin, for the material structure tells little of the vital nature, and the stuffed skin is but the lay figure stiffly fitted with its own cast coat.” In the preparation of “ Art Anatomy,” not only the body on the dissecting table but the living, moving, breathing form was always kept in sight. No anatomical description of the animal is given, other than those that influence the outward form. Over 100 drawings by the author, contribute to the value of this most admirable work. The illustrations of the anatomy of the hair deserve special mention, while the nerves, glands, muscles and bones are clearly defined in a manner to make plain their influence on the outward form, as also the expressions, emotions, and movements. The figures selected are pleasingly fa- miliar. The general character and meas- urements of many of the animals are fully and elaborately given, and are placed in so simple a form as to be easily comprehended by those whose knowledge of animals is limited. At the same time, the most minute details, in these as well as in the illustra- tions, are so carefully and perfectly traced as to challenge the criticism of the greatest painter, sculptor, naturalist, or taxidermist. “Art Anatomy of Animals,’ by Ernest Seton Thompson. Macmillan & Co., New York and London: Price $10.00. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York and London, announce the publication of “‘ The Encyclopedia of Sport.” This work has been planned to cover, as nearly as practic- able, the whole range of sports in which English and American sportsmen and read- ers are alike interested. The book is edited by Mr. F. G. Aflalo, who has secured con- tributions from the leading authorities, on both sides of the Atlantic, while other con- tributions are from men who have not be- fore been induced to come into print with their personal experiences or suggestions. The minor and unsigned articles are also the work of experienced sportsmen, and in order to insure all possible accuracy of de- tail, they have been submitted to the careful revision and scrutiny of experts. The scope of the subject matter includes articles on topics which, while not in themselves to be classed directly under “ Sport,’”’ may easily become important in connection with sport, such as “ First Aid to the Injured,” ‘Veterinary Work,” “ Taxidermy,” etc. It has been the aim of the editor to secure contributions which, while authoritative in all their technical details, are thoroughly readable as descriptive narratives. BOOK NOTICES. 77 The work undertakes to be a dictionary as well as a cyclopedia, and gives defini- tions of all common and technical terms used in speaking of any kind of sport. All the more important articles, and many of the shorter ones, are carefully and accurate- ly illustrated. As samples of the more important articles in Part I. of the Encyclopedia, I may cite the following: Amateur, 3 columns, illustrated. America Cup, Ammunition, 7 columns, by H. F. Phil- lips, illustrated. Angling, 52% columns, by H. S. Thomas, illustrated. Antelopes, 13 coiumns, by H. A. Bryden, illustrated. Archery, 16 columns, by H. Walrond, il- lustrated. Athletic Sports, 13 columns, by C. B. Fry, illustrated. “The Encyclopedia of Sport” will be issued in 20 large quarto parts, at $1.00 a copy. Each part will contain 56 pages, double column, illustrated text, printed on heavy calendered paper, together with 2 full-page illustrations in photogravure. A glossary of technical terms will be included in the last part. Judging from the first part, which I have examined, this work will be a most valuable one and will become a necessity to every sportsman who wishes to be well informed. “Travels in West Africa,’ by Mary H. Kingsley, is a remarkable book. It is rare that a woman’s curiosity, great as that is supposed to be, leads her to explore wild countries; nor has she usually the physical endowment necessary to such work. Miss Kingsley was not led, however, by mere curiosity to explore the West coast of Af- rica. She sought that field as a new one to science and her prime object was to study the fauna of the region. Her re- searches were rich in results, and she has made many contributions to science. In a valuable appendix, Dr. A. Guenther describes 16 new species of fauna, discov- ered by Miss Kingsley, and 8 new species of insects. She, however, says. little about her sci- entific work; and the book contains so vast a fund of general information, regard- ing Western Africa, that you wonder when Miss Kingsley found time for special scientific study. Her narrative is de- lightful. Difficulties and dangers seem only to have amused and inspired her. She mentions them gayly, as having lent zest to the undertaking, and seems to have flitted like a_ will-o’-the-wisp over the swamps and through the great forests. Particularly interesting and. delightful chapters are those on Bush Trade and Fan Customs, Congo Frangais, Fetish, the As- cent of the Great Peak of Cameroons, and Trade and Labor in West Africa. The book contains many valuable illustrations and a good index. It is only a lazy lay- man who will wish there was also a map. Published by Macmillan & Co.; price, $4. “Easter Bells,” a charming collection of Margaret E. Sangster’s poems, published by Harper and Brothers at $1.25, is espe- cially appropriate to the season of the year which is indicated by its title, but it is also a good all-the-year-round book. Its table of contents is grouped under 4 general head- ings, i.e, “Songs of the Easter-Tide,”’ ““ Home and Hearth,” ‘‘ Mile-Stones” and “Closet and Altar.”’ No one, be he saint or sinner, can open its pages at random and read without receiving benefit. In ordering or inquiring about books or other goods, mentioned or advertised in RECREATION always mention this magazine. This attention on your part serves to con- vince publishers, and other advertisers, of the value of RECREATION as an advertising medium. Your magazine is greatly admired by the sportsmen in this neck-of-woods. All of our true sportsmen, who delight in the use of the rod and gun, look eagerly for its coming and devour its contents eagerly. G. N. Mills, Otsego, Mich. I am glad to see the showing of your monthly cash balance and hope, most heartily, the coming year may show still larger. The dollars are the sinews of war, in newspaperdom. ‘'E. H. Cooney, Great Falls, Mont. , RECREATION, certainly, is one of the high grade magazines, if the price is low. R. G. Wallace, Chula Vista, Cal. PLUGINE ARRESTS PUNCTURES We positively guaran- tee your tires if they are treated with Plug- ine, ‘‘the wheelman’s friend.”’ Two tubes enough for two tires, sent prepaid for $1.00. Circular free. The National Specialty Co., 91 Euclid av., Cleveland, O. 78 RECREATION. Does Not Curl | Properly handled, Eastman’s Film does not Curl. And to properly handle Eastman’s Film is se easy that the “Curl” can be said to exiet only in the imaginations of a few beginners who have listened to the vagaries of the manufacturers ov ‘cheap plate cameras. A) little) jorelimiman, soaking in’ cold water with) ihe ac. aie film down will make it lie as flat as a glass plate. Development follows just the same as for plates, but with the 7m face down instead of face up. Handle the films one at a time at first, just as you would be obliged to do with plates, and you will find them fully as easy to manipulate— and they wont break. After a little experience you can handle several films in the developer at one time—an impossibility with plates. Photog- raphy is Easy with a Film cartridge camera, Cartridge Cameras, $5.00 to $25.00. Booklet free at agencies or by mail. $2,853.00 in Prizes for FASIM N« KO DAK Kodak Pictures. $1,475.00 in Gold, A COMPANY, Send for “Prize Contest” Circular. Rochester, N. Y. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY. TRIALS OF AN AMATEUR. J. N. BEECHER. Come into the garden Maud, Bring the kodak—largest size, And we'll take some stunning pictures Maud, For RECREATION’S prize. Sixty days ago I didn’t know a hand camera from a hay baler; but in reading RECREATION [| ran against your photo prize contest. Then the camera craze struck me square between the eyes and mush- roomed. I resolved then and there that I would capture your first prize if I had to load a cartridge kodak plum to the muzzle to do it. How well I have succeeded the picture I send you, with this, will decide. But oh! the trials of an amateur! First buying a good 4x 5 camera I went to work and ran the whole shooting match myself, from posing to pasting, and if there are any chemicals listed that I haven’t ex- perimented with, or any photo supply house, East of the Rocky mountains, that hasn’t heard from me, it’s simply an over- sight on my part—that’ Seiallanes And the subjects! I knew wild animals would make striking pictures; and being something of a trapper I decided to com- mence on the gentle coyote; for I knew by experience just how pleasant a coyote can look when he has a paw in a-No. 2 New- house trap. He can then open his jaws wide enough to swallow his whole body. When I set my traps every wolf in the hills seemed to know I wanted a prize pict- ure, and it was just 3 weeks later that my “assistant trapper”’ rushed in on me, at 3 p.m., shouting: “Hurry up. Big coyote in the trap! ” I snatched my camera, saddled the pinto, “tied the dog loose,” and we hit the trail. Gee! but it would have done you good to have seen that pony and dog. They knew something was up for they had been there before; and as we dashed through town, out into the mountains, everybody knew “ Beecher had gone crazy again.’ We had to make time or the sun would be too low for a snap shot and it wasn’t long till we got there. I jumped to the ground, threw the check strap to “ Tiger’s”’ collar—words won’t hold that old dog when he smells a coyote—and we slid cau- tiously up the hill; Tiger pulling on the lead till he caught sight of the wolf. Then he gave a lunge that lifted me nearly off my feet, and a howl that struck terror to the keart of Mr. Coyote. The latter didn’t stand on the order of going, but went. One bound into the air—trap and all— when snap! went the chain and off went the cussed old coyote with one of my best steel traps on his foot. I turned old Tiger loose and he didn’t need any urging. He bounded to one side of the trail while I took the other, and the pace, for a few mo- ments, was rather too lively for even a snap shot—shortest time—big stop. The coyote didn’t go far till the trap caught ina bush. I jumped in front of him and gave him one between the eyes, from my revolver, just as a starter. Then Tige came in on the other side and had him by the neck so quick he barely escaped my shot. We soon got even with the brute for breaking away and spoiling our photo con- test. My partner kicked just because, as he said, “I was shooting pretty close toward him.” I told him if he thought I was go- ing to take any chances on losing a good coyote skin, and one of my best steel traps, just because he happened to be standing around in the way, he must take me for a tenderfoot; that as long as I hit the coyote I was shooting at, he needn’t kick. Then he got mad and said I “could run the dogoned amateur kodunk biz myself, after this.” Did I get a good picture? Well, no; for when we called the outfit to order and sorted out the dog, and horse, and dead coyote, from the camera, it was too dark for snap shots. And that’s why I didn’t get first prize in RECREATION’S amateur contest. Still, as I write this my tired feet rest on a large and handsome coyote rug, and oll Tige had a pile of fun! To C. P. S., Cleveland, Ohio, who asks how to get the carbon finish on photos, I beg to say you will be obliged to get Velox or Delta matt printing paper. No glace pa- per will produce a carbon finish. The matt is always in dull finish. Velox paper is developed after printing. On taking it from your printing frame, it will bear no trace or outline of plate or 79 negative. You then place it in your de- veloping tray and pour (quickly) your ton- ing developer on it, taking care that it covers it at one sweep. Then proceed as in developing other plates, only that you can do this by gas or daylight. When it has reached the desired tone or shade do not rinse in water but toss it in your hypo fixing bath. All directions come with the paper. You can see at once that Velox must be the coming carbon paper. It can be toned any shade, in olive or black. It is very sensitive and prints in 5 seconds, when exposed to gaslight, and in 7 seconds by daylight. You must be governed by the depth of your negative, as to whether it be thick or thin. Mrs. C. W..K., New Haven, Conn. 80 RECREATION. COMBINED TONING AND FIXING Leyva Tel Why is it used? Simply because it is less trouble and is thought to be cheaper. The fact is it is just the reverse, and prints toned therein are not always permanent. When toning a print you want the best possible results, and should therefore make it absolutely perma- nent and with clear whites. The combined bath gives neither. The combination of hypo, borax, alum, lead, etc., is not so staple as'one might suppose. A chemical action takes place and decomposes some of the chemicals, at the same time liberat- ing sulphur fumes. After several years of experimenting I have concluded that a single bath is best. Some amateurs tone as many as 50 4 x 5 prints in 8 oz. of combined bath. Do they suppose, for one minute, that there is enough hypo to fix the prints, or enough gold to tone them, in so small a quantity? Well, I don’t, and those of my prints, toned in combined solution, which are in the best condition, are those on which I used 16 oz. of new to 8 oz. old solution. I toned at about 50 degrees, using cracked ice, cleared in salt water (1 oz. salt to 32 oz. water) washed and fixed in an extra fixing bath. Then I washed, thoroughly, in water and allowed 8 oz. bath to each 15 4 x 5 prints. A combined bath may produce a good print occasionally, but cannot be relied upon. Prints thus treated turn yellow in a short time and finally fade out altogether. This may be due to insufficient washing, after toning; to an exhausted bath; or, most likely, a sulphur tone. Hundreds of my first pictures are faded, and I was com- pelled to make them over, using the single bath, which, while being a trifle more te- dious, amply repays one for the extra labor, from the fact that it insures permanency if properly used. I do not claim that none of the combined baths give permanent results but have never found one that is absolutely reliable. Is the print toned first and then fixed? Or, is it fixed and then toned? This ques- tion always puzzled me. How can clear whites be obtained if the free silver (not the Bryan kind) is not first washed out? These are puzzles to me and should any reader be able to explain them I would be pleased to hear from him, through RECREATION. G. A.C; HOW TO WORK PLATINUM PAPER. In the first washing take half a gallon of water and add 2 ounces of saturated sal soda. Put in prints and flatten down. After they are drained and flattened, pour on plenty of clean water. Wash in 5 changes. By handling them over, you will never be bothered with red spots. Tone in 60 ounces of water. Take one teaspoon- ful of table salt; gold one grain; borax enough to turn red litmus paper blue in 3 or 4 minutes; adding gold enough to keep bath speed 6 to 8 minutes. ‘Tone in this bath to point you desire when finished; bearing in mind that they will not be any warmer when dry. Place prints in salt water—one tablespoonful to half gallon of water. When ready wash them out 3 times to clear them of the salt. This. is the way I work all Aristo and other papers. The acid in papers once re- moved they tone easier, with less gold, and with clear whites. W. Mr. Wm. Schutte, who made the excel- lent radiographs of fishes shown elsewhere in this issue, says he will be glad to give any information desired, on the subject of X ray photography. Address him in care of RECREATION. A friend of mine asked me if I knew of . a remedy for negatives that are too thin. They print the sky and other objects of the same shade. [I think his negatives have been left too long in the hypo. Jia; Yazoo) City, Miss: Most likely these negatives are over- timed and underdeveloped. It would be well to send with all such questions a silver print, unmounted. ; An underexposed plate yields a negative full of contrast, with clear glass in the shadows. An overexposed plate yields a flat‘ negative, with no contrast (shadows veiled or entirely blocked), full of detail | but with no snap. TO PHOTOGRAPH BABY. Get 6 large wire nails, 6 ounces chloro- form, 1 handkerchief. Saturate the hand- kerchief with the chloroform and press over the nose and mouth of the baby till perfectly quiet. Then drive nails through each ear, hands and feet, into a board large enough for background. Use hammer on parents if necessary.—Photographic Life. © ‘ “That Dupre aey is crazyn ““ What’s the matter? “He wanted me to pay cash doa for long distance photographs.” “Rose says it is a perfect bore to be married to a photographer.” “Why?” “If she doesn’t smile all the time he jumps up and down in front of her and rings a little bell.”-—Chicago Record. RECREATION. 81 PREMOS —~ PRODUCE PERFECT PICTURES Cameras Have achieved an enviable reputation the world over. Their PERFECT construction and ease of manipulation, combined with grace, beauty, and. superb finish, have placed them in the front rank, and they are to-day the Favorite Camera with the foremost Amateur and Professional Photographers. MADE IN ) ) QO DIFFERENT STYLES | AND SIZES Special Designs for the Sportsman and Tourist CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Rochester Optical Co., Rochester, N. Y. PUBLISHER'S DEPARTMENT A “BULLET” FOR BIG GAME. Editor RECREATION: Two weeks ago we went on a hunt for big game, in the Phila- delphia “Zoo.” My husband took paper and pencil and I cast about for a camera. Interviews with several friends, resulted in a strong recommendation to try the Eastman No. 4 Bullet. I did not believe a first class camera could be bought for $15. However, I was persuaded into getting a Bullet for hand work, but at the same time, to provide against failures, I ordered a large, expen- sive tripod camera for “serious work.” To my disgust the order for the large camera was not filled in time for the trip. The Bullet, however, came all right, and I was forced to set out with it alone, feeling that mine was a fool’s errand. I did not know my machine, was quite sure it was not worth knowing, and, to quote the sales- man, I had never used “ fill-ums.” That New Yorkers have to go to the Philadelphia Zoo to study animals, is flat- tering, no doubt, to that city; but the fact casts a decided reflection on New York. It is to be hoped the New York Zoological Society, under the direction of Mr. W. T. Hornaday, will soon make such a reflec- tion impossible. It will be a great day for New York, and its artists, when the Bronx Park Zoo is thrown open to the public. In the meantime, serious students receive courteous. treatment’ from Mr: Al Brown, the Superintendent of the Phila- delphia Zoo. My husband, whose experience has em- braced many Zoos, in Europe and in this country, says he “ has never found another whose director is so thoroughly in sym- pathy with any student of art, or zoology, who shows himself disposed to make a proper use of the opportunities afforded by the place.” But to return to the camera. We worked a week, making sketches of the animals, and taking their portraits. Every keeper in the place assisted, cheerfully, as far as lay in his power. To photograph a correct impression of a caged animal, presents more difficulties than one would at first suppose. The lighting, the cage bars, or wire, the animal and the camera are well nigh irreconcilable. Therefore, when a good picture of a caged animal is obtained, the photographer has reason to congratu- late himself and his machine. I made 72 exposures on mammals, with my Bullet. A few of these were time, but chiefly slow snaps. Out of the number, there were but 8 failures, for all of which I was responsible. I got 14 inferior and 50 good pictures. Some of the latter are per- fect gems, as you may judge from the 82 samples herewith; which I should like to enter in RECREATION’S second annual photo contest. I have gone over to the enemy. If any one wants to buy a good, cheap camera, let him get a No. 4 Bullet, which is war- ranted for unlimited shots. G.G.S. T. A SURGICAL BEAUTIFIER. Dermatologist John H. Woodbury, who has large establishments in New York, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia, may be justly called the surgical thaumaturgist of modern times. He is a nose maker, an ear refiner and a wrinkle destroyer. Beside this he eliminates freckles, makes cross eyes straight, puts hare lips into normal shape, and generally beautifies the human face and form, undoing the mistakes of nat- ure and the results of accident, and turning monsters into fairies, and freaks into pre- sentable people. - The story of all this is attractively told by “ The New York Journal,” which nar- rates how an Omaha lady recently under- went treatment for a corrugated nose, the wrinkles being in the bone, and being anything but fascinating. The lady’s nose was speedily made like other people’s noses and she went home a happy woman. The Woodbury Dermatological Insti- tute, No. 127 W. 42d Street, New York,- has thousands of testimonials from grate- ful patients, voluntarily given. Persons suffering from facial blemishes may ad- dress Dr. Woodbury with perfect con- fidence, as consultation is free, in person or by letter. Thousands of people have been successfully treated without leaving their homes. On application a question blank is mailed to any address. When this is carefully filled out it enables the physi- cian at the Institute to judge correctly the disease and condition of the patient. Those who are disposed to employ the skill at their command may rest assured the Insti- tute will not hazard its reputation by giving unwarranted encouragement, or a diag- nosis that is not well based and perfectly candid. Among the many good ’97 bicycles is one that has many practical and convincing inprovements. I refer to the “ Fenton.” It is a work of artistic skill; the result of thorough tests and careful experiments by wheel makers, of many years’ experience. The method of adjusting the bearings is superior to any yet contrived, and the re- sult is strength and simplicity combined. The material is of the finest and the trans- PUBLISHER'S DEPARTMENT. 83 lucent enamel finish is extremely handsome. The Fenton is as near perfection as can be produced. It will interest any rider to have the special features explained by Mr. Gif- ford, at 126 Chambers St. G. P. Granberry. In the lake regions of Wisconsin, North- ern Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, along the lines of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, are hun- dreds of charming localities pre-eminently fitted for summer homes, nearly all of which are located on or near lakes which have not been fished out. These resorts range in variety from the “full dress for dinner”’ to the flannel shirt costume for every meal. If you are planning a vacation trip for the coming summer, send a two- cent stamp for a copy of “ Vacation Days,” giving description of the country traversed by the lines of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway, and a list of summer hotels and boarding houses, with rates for board, to George H. Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III. Everyone dreads the breaking in of a new pair of shoes; but after you have worn a pair of the “B.B.” shoes you will get over all that feeling. They are dead easy, from the start. They are made of Vici kid and are as soft and as comfortable as a last year’s glove. The soles of the bike shoe are corrugated, inside as well as out, so that the air can circulate under your foot as you ride or walk. Therefore your feet keep cool. There is none of that burning sen- sation, on the bottoms of your feet, when wearing these shoes. Order a pair from the “ B. B. Shoe Co.,” 121 Duane St., New York, and see if you don’t find them a genuine luxury. Mention RECREATION. ELECTRICITY: IN BELTS. An engineer in a large factory called the attention of a visiting electrician to the electricity in a big driving belt, and was surprised when the expert informed him the electricity was caused by the belt slip- ping. The expert added that it was simply a wasting of power and could be prevented by applying Dixon’s Traction Belt Dress- ing, made by the Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City, N. J. This dressing was applied and the electricity disappeared at once. Electricity in belts is not only a waste of power, but is also an element of danger from fire. The fame of the W. H. Mullins metal boats seems to have gone to the ends of the earth, if one may judge by the orders he is receiving for these excellent craft. Mr. Mullins writes me he has lately received an order for a galvanized steel Get-There Duck Boat, from Le Prince A. W. Bariatinsky, Var, France, to be shipped to him at Wiborg, Fin- land, Russia. Also an order for one Manga- nese Bronze Pleasure boat for one of the South American Governments, and for Man- ganese Bronze Dingey to be shipped to Mex- ico City, Mexico. I submit the following to show the popu- larity of your magazine. Albert Mulhol- land, little 4 year old son of S. D. Mulhol- land, on being told that he must remain in-doors this p.m., on account of the stormy weather, said: * All right! TION.” Though he cannot read he is greatly amused by looking at the pictures in REc- REATION and pretending to read the stories. N. -B., Port Henry, N. Y. Guess I’ll redd my RECREA- I have been reading RECREATION for about 2 years, procuring it through the News Co. I have read copies of nearly all the sportsmen’s journals, and find nothing that goes to the spot or fills the place of RECREATION, with the “native” hunter and sportsman. It is just what he wants, both in quality and price, and is edited by a man who has been there. E. L. R., Westville, Ind. I received the Marlin 44-40 rifle and 38 revolver which you sent me as premiums for clubs for RECREATION. Please accept my sincere thanks. They are beautiful arms. The revolver shoots better than an- other I have of a well known make. The rifle can’t be beaten. A. N., Worcester, Mass. The set of “In Darkest Africa” I or- dered of you came this a.m. all satisfactory. A gentleman from Miamisburg called at my office, saw the books, took your address and said he would order 2 sets at once, one for himself and the other for a friend. W.S. K., Dayton, O. “Shut Up!” says ‘‘the Corker’’ to the puncture, and your tire is sound again. Always carry “THE CORKER” Repair a quick mender forcycle tires: Twenty-five cents buys enough for 25 punctures. ““CLINCHIT” Rubber Cement, ‘the stuff that sticks.’’ Ounce tube, postpaid, 15c. Circulars free. The National Specialty Co., 91 Euclid av., Cleveland, 0. 84 RECREATION. A sein Quad Camera | & When the days grow Bee Nene and the leaves begin to fall Wo Separate From the hickory and the maple, spread- Parte 2 pe Jie ing o’er the earth a pall; ; When the beech nut and the acorn and the | 34x34 inch Plates hazel nut abound p And the busy, frisking squirrels hide their Boe stores in tree or ground; Then there comes that feeling o’er us that | Handsomely cov- cannot be told in words ered with leather And we long to roam the forest and the ’ eleg t fi | 1 ie . ~ end 2c. stam or sample prairie, free as birds. Price, $5.00 c, stamp for s eadtbaaklet This unrest grows stronger, daily, with the rising of the sun, And impels us to go hunting with the rifle uckeye or the gun. SESE Ae ot Th If we are too busy, ever, on the farm or in PPPPHH the store To enjoy a day off now and then, much less a week or more, Still our hope beams bright before us, in our darkest hour of need, For if we can’t go hunting we can REc- REATION read. ‘Twelve Expo- fae sures without re- fi loading. Loaded i, in daylight. ’ Simple and ef- ficient. 1 f Send for illustrated Bearded Lady—“ Wot ails ther ossified Price, $8.00 booklet. ? 99 snake ady— dels a-kickin’ coz ther G § B. J. Anthony § Zo. drinkin’-worter iz so full o’ lime.”’ 591 Broadway fat eat Veen ota Hew York If you are in need of A Camera that will produce a « Perfect Picture, obtain The HAWK-EYE, Jr. | which will be found & oe ws a faithful friend at all times. The simplicity of its working parts enable the novice to obtain results that will astonish old photographers. Size, 43x 42x63 in. Photo, 34x 3}in. Weight, 20 oz. LOADS IN DAYLIGHT, USES EITHER ROLL FILM OR GLASS PLATES, Hee I giving description of all kinds of | PRICE, $ 8. 00 THE BLAIR CAMERA CO., 471 Tremont St., Boston, Mass, RECREATION. XVil Th Baby Wizard Camera Is the Ideal Camera Only 234 x 5% x 63 inches | ror LOURISTS, WHEELMEN OR SP OR TSMEN GENERALLY Fitted with our Extra Rapid Rectilinear Lens (unequaled in this country), and the Bausch and Lomb Optical Company’s Iris Diaphragm Shutter. Complete with Carrying Case $25.00 Same without rack and pinion, for focussing, and swing back $20.00 ‘SEND FOR CATALOGUE Manhattan Optical Co., Cresskill, N. J. XViil RECREATION. GE COHOONOHHOOHHEHHHOHHOHHHHHHHHOIOHHHHHH8NHGEHH8H60000000 = Every © Sportsman Should Have a WATER-PROOF TENT A camper knows the advantages of a tent that is an absolute protection against rain and dampness. We secure this advantage by OUR water-proof PROCESS and avoid the extra bulk and weight of a fly. We make tents of all sizes, shapes and materials, suited to the needs of hunters, campers, travellers, canoeists ; also Water-Proof Sleeping Bags CANVAS BUCKETS, AMMUNITION, PROVISION, CLOTHING AND SADDLE BAGS, POUCHES, PACKS, BICYCLE COVERS, FLOOR CLOTHS, and many other Canvas Specialties \ a\ \\ | © © © © © © : @ 2 Oo = ©: © © © © © © © © OLOOEOOEOVDOOQOODOOOEHOOO GOOOOGOOGOO000000000000000000000 Our Sleeping Bag is unique, excellent in pattern and finish, and has been highly approved. SEND FOR CIRCULAR R, SAMPLES OF MATERIALS AND PRICE-LIST TO DERBY, ABERCROMBIE & CO. 36 South Street, New York © © © © © © © © © € © © © © : © © © © © © © © © . © © © © © ; © © © © © © © © : © € : © © © © © © : 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 C0esesessusososecsqes00000000000000000000000 000090000000 00000900009009000000N009000000000000 RECREATION. xix aha ait a a al ele” FRPP PPET EEE EEE PEPE PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PEP P PPP POPP PPP POPP PEPPER HHS x The Only Practical aria tae eit Camping Bag Kenwood Enthusiastically endorsed by campers every- where—not an experiment. Now made with improvements suggested by usage under all conditions—as, for instance, the outside water- proof canvas cover, the middle bag and the soft, warm, light inner bag—to be used separately or combined, thus giving perfect protection from cold, rain or sudden climatic changes. Strong, durable and useful, as a hold all. A perfect shelter. Tents unnecessary. Wo stiffened muscles. No uncovering. The Prices $6.00 to $16.00 are a revelation to buyers of the old, heavy ips and unsatisfactory square blankets. The Kenwood a Hunting Cape meets every requirement of the sportsman ‘waiting for a shot,’’ whether at a deer, ducks or pigeons. Better than coats. Care- fully made to combine all desirable features. Excellent as a Driving Cape. Price $15.00 The i twood Storm Hood for use with the Bags, or for anyone exposed to severe weather, will be found very serviceable and a comfort in cold or windy weather. Every Camper, Hunter, Angler, Prospector or Military Man should send for our FREE illustrated circular, about these goods and camping information THE KeNwoop MILLS, Albany, N. Y. AEKKKAKKKAKKALEKKALADAKAKALALADARAKDKAALAKLAALADLAALAKAALALALALKKARAKALAAKAAKKKKEKE Cpdannnndnennnannncanane PPP rere revere errr errr TS XX RECREATION. wm |JUST THE THING... A. For Yachts and Country Homes aa HES ELBA Z i’ COPYRIGHT 1684 OUTFITS We manufacture the largest and most : = = o = Ss complete line of tents in the country, and our goods are celebrated for their wearing and waterproof qualities, Send 4 cents in stamps for our new 40-page illustrated catalogue showing all styles of Tents and Camp furniture. Our new Music Box, playing any number of tunes on tune sheets, without pins or projections of any kind; GEO. B. CARPENTER &z CO. surpasses all others in quality of tone and in dura- bility ; it occupies little space and compares favorably 202 to 210 S. Water Street CHICAGO in tone with the piano. Call and see it, or send for a , catalogue and list of tunes to Established 1840. JACOT & SON, 39 Union Square, New York. ee enw eee ea a a anne oe ene ewe eS eee SS Sa “BEST-BIKE-SHOES,” “BALL-BEARING,” 9 “RIDEMPHAST,” { “PEDALSHOE,” § " “Model Bicycle Shoes | y of the World.” YK Constructed on scientific principles. i Tro —~s LS Se FS , SS Oe " si EASY TO RIDE IN— " ; : gs a ”" UNG Handle Our Shoes, ~ oe « ..+Pratt Fasteners Hold Laces... ” % THE “BB” SHOE MFG.CO, «) 121 Duane Street, ~ s < 2 2 ‘ 4 . RECREATION. xxi 60 SE 000 aa 6 0 em 6 6 0 a 01 0 9 0 0 — 800 004 000 006 00 0 0) > [a opens The Adams & Westlake Company, 122 Ontario Street, Chicago. 000 —- Oh) <> 80> <> 90) : one ‘shipped ta Prouty, in New York; the other sold in Montana. The buffalo in the Park are practically gone. The real cause is that the syndicate and the soldiers have cut the winter feed of the buffalo and put it up for hay. The people of Jackson’s Hole are unanimous in wishing the game protected, in the Park and in the timber reservation, as well as in Wyoming. We estimate 28,000 elk wintered in Jack- son’s Hole; an increase of 5,000, due to partly restraining the Indians for 2 years. Tt cost us nearly a whole season’s time, and got the army officers and a lot of Eastern people down onus. They ought to get the truth of both sides of the question before judging. S. N. Leek. Camping -« Camp Outtits A MANUAL OP INSTRUCTION FOR YOUNG AND OLD SPORTSMEN. Edited by G. O. SHIELDS (**COQUINA”) Author of ‘‘ CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES,”’ ‘‘ RUSTLINGS IN THE ROCKIES,’’ ‘HUNTING IN THB GREAT WEST,” ‘“‘THE BATTLE OF THE BIG HOLE,’’ ‘‘THE BIG GAME OP NORTH AIMIERICA,”’ ‘‘ THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG,”’ **ATIERICAN GAME FISHES,’’ ETC. 12mo. 200 Pages. 30 Illustrations. Cloth, $1.25. HIS book contains practical points on howto dress for Hunting, Fishing, or other Camping Trips; what to carry in the way of extra Clothing, Bedding, Provisions, Cooking Utensils, and all classes of Camp Equipage; how to select Camp Sites; how to make Camp Fires; how to build Temporary Shelters; what to do in case of Getting Lost, etc. It contains check lists of articles constituting Complete Camping Outfits; a list of the names and addresses of Guides, in various hunting and fishing countries, and much other information of value to Campers, and which has never before been given to the public. The instructions given are based on an experience of twenty-five years in Camping, and in the study of Camp Lore, Woodcraft, etc., and it is believed that the work will prove of great value to thousands of men and boys, who have not had such favorable opportunities for study. The book also contains a Chapter by DR. CHARLES GILBERT DAVIS, on CAMP HYGIENE, MEDICINE AND SURGERY ONE BY COL. J. FRY LAWRENCE, on CAMP COOKERY, AND ONE BY FRANK F. FRISBIE on THE DIAMOND HITCH, or HOW TO LOAD A PACK HORSE This book should be in the library of every Sportsman, and will be sent, post-paid. on receipt of price, by the Author, G. O. Shields, 19 W. 24th St., New York. Given as a Premium for Four Subscriptions to Recreation XXXil . 4 Vo fi 4) oe abe # Ms eee. | rat POUR Oe a HI, Minty 7.) pe A: ——— RECREATION. dl a j | : j y , a oe) 4 4a ‘i | I ag in he ike We i + | { mn ee ai HEAT. AT- S- WATSON: He: Why does Miss Ann Teek wear her bicycle gown all the time? Miss Young: So people will call her a new woman, instead of an old one. TREED IN THE LAKE. Uncle Hi is always a ready listener to our hunting stories. He was a great sportsman in his day; nor-has he forgotten how to swing a rifle and shot gun. The last shooting I saw him do was knocking the stems off pumpkins, at 75 yards, with a rifle; and shooting kingbirds from his bee- hives. Last fall, when I returned from a trip in the Adirondacks, at Plumadore pond, I told him about watching for deer, at the East shore, behind some rocks. “That is where I saw a wildcat, about 20 years ago,” he said. Uncle Hi had been watching the pond, for deer to take to the water when they should be pressed by the hounds. Hearing a noise behind him, he had turned. “T saw the biggest wildcat,” he said, “man ever saw, not 4 rods away, standing with his fore feet on a log, looking at me. It seemed as if he was about three-quarters eyes. While I looked, the brute mounted the log. Then my hair began to come up. I had only a single barreled rifle, and not — being well acquainted with wildcats, I was afraid if I didn’t kill him instantly I might stand a chance of getting my coat torn. “Much as I wished to get his hide, I de- termined if that cat would let me alone, I would him. Knowing cats have an aver- sion to getting their feet wet, I backed around the rocks, with the water up to my waist, keeping my eyes on the cat, and waded half an hour before I dared approach the shore. When out of sight of the ani- mal I worked my way to the bank, and ran for camp. “JT didn’t tell the boys how I got wet; thought it wasn’t necessary for them to know everything.” M. P. E., Clarenceville, P. Q. RECREATION. XXXIlll x ASO ee aOZ OS wee Then, ou lighting, — You can ‘have d shave Cs Though itlooks so risky, You have learned, we hope. , You can always safely, Shave with Williams Soap. Rich and creamy) lather, “And ifnever dries, Though through wind and sunshine , ‘Fast the rider flies Travel with this easGre. Yind youll learn 6 like, An winusual pleasure. : of Williams SKaving Soaps- the points inwhich for half a century they have excel edall others. . OP! vseresees Never-drying Qualifies- Big Thick Cecamy Lather— Peculiar Softening Action upon the Beard- Soothing-Healing-Refreshing effect upon the face- Absolute Purity and Safety. eee ON A BIKE” S) sold everywhere. Sent by mailon receipt of price, if your dealer doesnot supply you. | c= SUS Nex eke \ SHAN WSRSEET ~ Mu Mine Williams’ Shauine Soap. . Willi L | (Barbers’) , | ‘‘Genuine Yankee”’ Soap, eet lp, yTabiet 25¢. | this as the kind your barbe: ge. aS | 10 cents. See just fits the cup” sinisite sae for Toilet and a ; Oldest and most famous | Sere eee and Bath pectin operat of fy ° 1 \ ) a ae Williams Shaving Stick. 25¢ cake of shaving soap eon moar Sure cure for panes hands.’’ oF 2 E jally adapted for the use ? > 6 cakes in a packaye—40 centa. 4 eS ¥- of srikeinneal yachtsmen, and all in the world. luxury. Trial sample fora2centstamp. f= ‘ f-_ §=6 tourists. > ce Strong, compact, handsome The J. B. Williams Co.. Glastonbury Ct., U. SiA. Et . ’ > —a—e LONDON : 64 Great Russell St., N. W. SYDNEY : 16: Clarence St. Williams’ aie Se “Jersey Cream” eee Hoa. 15 cents. (gh Pew o $ i ao) Pid A NO, 620. Se song eae ft val CE XXXIV Long Branch and Back, 50cts. Asbury Park and Back, 80cts. .-FOR.. Highland Beach, Seabright, Pleasure Bay, Long Branch, Asbury Park and Ocean Grove ‘¢Down the Bay ”’ ‘¢Thro’ the Narrows ’’ ‘¢ Up the Picturesque Shrewsbury ”’ ONLY Boats to Highland Beach ONLY Boats to New Pleasure Bay Park ONLY Boats Connecting with Trolley to As- bury Park and Ocean Grove Baggage Free. For time table see daily papers Amateur Photographers WILL FIND THAT THE WEST~SHORE =RAILROAD= PRESENTS most delightful and varied Scenery for PHOTOGRAPHING AND SKETCHING. Its Mountains, Woodlands, Streams, Lakes, and Valleys, provide subjects for an Tufinite Variety of Pictorial Gems *« e e @ THE HUDSON RIVER THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS THE MOHAWK VALLEY THE NIAGARA FALLS All contribute to make this the most desirable route for persons of artistic temperament. Five elegant Fast Trains with through Sleeping Cars to Kingston, Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Roches- ter, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, and St. Louis. DIRECT ROUTE tothe Adirondacks, making close connections with railways, steamers, and stages for all the choice hunting and fishing grounds of that delightful region. FOR INFORMATION, ADDRESS H.B. JAGOE,G.E. Pass. Agt. J.WOLFE,Gen. Agt. 363 Broadway, New York Albany, N. Y. Cc. E. LAMBERT, Gen. Pass. Agent : 5 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York RECREATION. KICKER’S LOGIC. A man entered the City Clerk’s office, in Tacoma, a few days since, to take out a dog license and in the course of the transaction had many and varied complaints to make about the injustice of such a tax. However, aiter paying his dollar he remarked that the aforesaid dog was a female, was inoffensive, etc., whereupon the clerk said the ordi- nance provided that the license for female dogs was $2 instead of one, and demanded another dollar. After another seance at high kicking the man paid the additional dollar. As he turned to go a sudden thought seemed to strike him and he said, “I guess I had better take out a bicycle license, while I’m here. How much is it?” The clerk said “ $1 please.” ‘But this is a lady’s bicycle. 2? x” The clerk fainted and was carried into the vault, to cool off.—Tacoma “: Ledger.” Ts at n10t You will do your friends a good turn by sending me their names and addresses, in order that I may acquaint them with the. nature of RECREATION. Mr. Bradley returned from Newberry, and brought me the dear little Davenport gun which you awarded me as a premium for 15 subscribers. We all admire it greatly. Mrs. E. E. Bradley, Deer Park, Mich. THE ADIRONDACK... MOUNTAINS “22 Old Times “THE GREAT NORTH WOODS.” A marvelous wilderness, abounding in beauti- ful lakes, rivers and brooks, filled with the great- est variety of fish. An immense extent of primeval forest, where game of all kinds is to be found. This wonderful region—located in Northern New York—is reached from Chicago by all lines, in connection with the New York Central; from St. Louis by all lines in connection with the New York Central; from Cincinnati by all lines in connection with the New York Central; from Montreal by the New York Central; from Bos- ton by a through car over the Boston & Albany, in connection with the New York Central; from New York by the through car lines of the New York Central; from Buffalo and Niagara Falls by the New York Central. A 32-page folder and map entitled ‘“‘ The Adirondack Mountains and How to Reach Them” sent free, post- paid, to any address, on receipt of a 1-cent stamp by George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, (¢ rand Cen- tral Station, New York. ~ RECREA TION. XXXV > Press Button Knife Hunting, Fishing a Camping “ Our 4-inch or 5-inch jack-knife is in- valuable in emergencies when you need a strong knife quickly. Press button and blade is open for use. Four-inch Blade, Stag Handle, Five-inch Blade, Stag Handle, SENT POSTPAID . $1.00 1.25 UT] “Any rules and regulations out at that mountain hotel where you were, Lamp- poms * “ Well—just one:—‘ Guests who get up to see the sun rise are not allowed to pull the blankets off the guests who don't.’ ”’ “Do you bathe your children yourself, Mrs. Flutterby?”’ “No—Mr. Flutterby always bathes the children, and I wash my dogs.” A Trial will Convince You that Can be Opened Instantly with One Hand by Slightly Pressing the Button :: : LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S POCKET KNIFE AS CUT In Sterling Silver, . - $1.75 In Pearl, Plain, . 1.50 In Ivory, Plain, . 1.25 In Stag, Plain, . I.00 In Ebony, Plain, = I.00 SENT POSTPAID SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOG ) NN 3) < > Mf Pil ‘“ Gracious—is that a procession coming down the pier? ”’ “No; Mrs. Tiffington is going to Eu- rope, and her entire family had to come to the vessel with her—to carry the bundles she forgot to put in her trunk.” “Pop had to rent a tandem yesterday.” Wiitat fore “To move cook over to our new house, she weighs 200.” Pans OLDEN SCEPTRE SMOKING TOBACCO ! Is Almost Perfection. We willsend on receipt ban of 10c. 2 sample to any address. m= Sceptre, 1 1b.,$1.30 ; 14 1b., 40cts., postage paid, Prices of Golden —— CATALOGUE FREE.—— ~ SURBRUG, 159 Fulton Street, New York City. XXXVi LS = eee es ore Weeds no repairs. W. H. MULLINS, 226 Depot Street, SALEM, OHIO sportsmen. Will last a lifetime. RECREATION. MULLINS’ “GET THERE” SAFETY DUCKING BOAT Made in Galvanized Steel, Manganized Bronze and Aluminum, with Standart’s Extension Air Chambers and Canvas Gunwale, for use in very rough water. The staunchest and most seaworthy boat on the market. An ideal craft for Send for catalogue with full description. ] have read every number of RECREATION for 2 years, and am very much pleased with your articles on ‘‘ Guns and Ammunition,” also with your game notes. Roswell C. Beecroft, Pelham Manor, N. Y. RECREATION is a daisy. If it keeps on improving for the rest of the year, as it has for the past 4 months, what will it be then? P. E. Clock, Oneida, N. Y. May number of RECREATION is the best and most artistic number yet printed. Success to you. J. Chas. Hahne, Warren, O. RECREATION is the best periodical I have ever read. Just the thing for sportsmen. ‘ W. H. Eppehimer, Pottstown, Pa. The May number of RECREATION at hand, better, more charming, than ever. W. H. Nelson, Forest Glen, Md. RECREATION is right up to snuff. T. B. Parker, So. New Berlin, N. Y. RECREATION is a charm to me, and to all members of our family. I can hardly wait tillit comes again. I don’t see how you can getup such a charming sportsmen’s magazine for $1. L. BoretTGErR, Callicoon, N. Y. I enclose $1, for renewal subscription for RECREATION. I regard it one of the best publications in its line, and take pleasure in recommending it to all of my friends. Frank A, Johnson, Chicago, III. RECREATION is the best sportsman’s magazine published, and I must have it regularly. C. A. Lodge, Bement, IIl. RECREATION is one of the best journals of its kind pub- lished. Carl F. White, Cleveland, ,O. I think RECREATION the best sportsman’s periodical pub- lished. L. M. Taylor, New York. RECREATION is the best magazine I ever read. H. N. Treworgy, East Surry, Me. Sectional View them, Globe Bearing. Don’t believe imitators of ‘HEN DRYX’? standard goods when they say their ‘Fishing Reels “are NOW as good as HENDRYX’’. E they imitate proves the **" HW ENDRYX’? is the recognized standard line of Fishing Reels. Ask your dealer for The fact that they THE ANDREW B. 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My little girls, Hazel and Gladys, send this with their sympathy, and hope one or two other, children may be made happy, even if only for a day. Thos. Boyd, Winnipeg, Can. I have never taken any publication (and I take many) that gave me more real pleasure than RECREATION does. My mind goes back to the mountains, and for a while busi- ness cares arelainaside. J am again among the deer, bear, elk and other wild animals I was so intimately associated with in my early manhood. Dr. R. Boyd Cabell, DeWitt, Mo. You certainly deserve credit for the way you have han- dled RECREATION, and I wish you the splendid success you deserve. I have hunted all over the West—Wyoming, Colorado, Montana—and was a cowboy in Montana. Your Western stories interest me deeply. I read RECREATION every month, and only wish it were a weekly instead of a monthly magazine. A. P. deFuniak, Birmingham, Ala. I will do all I canfor RECREATION. Itis the best book of its kind I ever read. I have gotten some valuable informa- tion from it. One day I came across it at the news stand, took it home and read it from cover to cover. I went back and tried to get old numbers, willing to pay any price, but soon found the dealers always sold them all. G. U. Waltman, Spokane, Wash. RECREATION is becoming very popular in this city, among many of my acquaintances, and it is a question of onlya short time, when a great many more of the people here will know a good thing when they see it, Sportsmen who can- not interest themselves in RECREATION should not be classed as such, in any sense of the word. E. N. Young, Minneapolis, Minn. I want to compliment you on RECREATION. It is the best sportsmen’s magazine published. I could not get along without it. I willsend you a club of new subscribers, later, as several have asked me to send in their names, having seen RECREATION in my office, and without any solicitation from me. Dr. W. L. McNamara, Kenton, O. Long live RECREATION. We have 4 sportsmen’s publica- tions in the house, but RECREATION leads them all. Shall always have a good word for it as long as it stays by the principles it now advocates, E. W. Phillips, Missoula, Mont. Will try and interest my friends in RECREATION (and in- deed it does not require much trying). They lose a great deal by not subscribing to such a feast of anecdote and in- formation as is contained therein. Jas. Thornton, Brooklyn, N. Y. I enclose herewith my check for $1 for another year’s subscription. RECREATION is getting grander every issue. The May number is a beauty. I have every number, from No. 1 to the present. Jno. G. Messner, Pittsburgh, Pa. RECREATION fills a field to itself. It is impartial in its treatment of outdoor sports. It is plain, straightforward and appeals to the men who do the real work afield. F. C. Reihl, Alton, Ill. RECREATION is the best sportsmen’s magazine in this country, or any other, and you may rely on my being a sub- scriber as long as it is published. P. K. Rossiter, Ithaca, N. Y. I am greatly pleased at the way you roast those fellows who boast of their great strings of fish. We know some of the men and have a good deal of fun with them about it. S. S. Holmes, Baldwin, Wis. RECREATION is charming. J- D. McLeod, Milwaukee, Wis. RECREATION is the brightest and most interesting maga- zine published, and I heartily commend you for the way in which you call down the ‘‘ Game Hogs.’’ Theron Hill, Rochester, N. Y. Enclosed find $1 for Recreation. Accept my thanks for the fine reading and the information thereis init. It is the best sportsmen’s magazine in existence, and I wouldn’t be without it. John Hepner, Marion, Wis. Inclosed find $1 to renew my subscription. RECREATION is the best periodical I ever saw, and improves each month. My wife looks for it as eagerly as I do. D. M. Hazleton, Corning, N. Y. I have taken RECREATION for 2 years, and always look forward to the next number, as I know I shall have a treat. James Atkins, Springfield, Mass. I have read RECREATION 2 years, and it is the best mag- azine of the kind published. C. L. Stevens, Niagara Falls, N. Y. I like your magazine better than ever, and so long as I can find the dollar you can count on me as a subscriber. G. A. Ross, Ft. Wayne, Ind. I buy your magazine at a book store, and it is great. I can scarcely wait a month for it. Fred C. Owen, Elmira, N. Y. RECREATION is the best magazine published, and it has come to stay as long as I have the subscription price. H. A. Buell, Maywood, III. I cannot do without RECREATION as long as I can find one minute to read it. Frank N. Wise, Mt. Holly Springs, Pa. I read RECREATION every month, and enjoy every page. It is my ideal of a sportsman’s magazine. A. C. Bryant, Cochituate, Mass. RECREATION is out of sight. I will get you some sub- scriptions for it soon. T. H. Wade, Livingston, Mont. He has since sent in 54. EpITor. My husband and J are great lovers of RECREATION, and now the baby seems to enjoy it quite as much, especially the pictures. Mrs. M. H. Littell, Dallas, Tex. I find RECREATION a very satisfactory magazine. It is the sportsman’s ideal publication. Fred W. Haynes, Roseburg, Ore. RECREATION stands at the head of sportsmen’s literature. It contains the most valuable information to sportsmen. Wallace J. Bundy, Colerain, O. I have only one thing against RECREATION: it don’t come often enough. Chas. McClellan, Dallas, Tex. RECREATION is at the head of the list of sportsmen’s journals. B. C. Packer, Lock Haven, Pa. RECREATION is splendid—in fact the best of the kind I ever read. R. G. Goldy, Williamsport, Pa. RECREATION is the best magazine of its kind I ever read. C. W. McDonell, Kensal, N. D. RECREATION is the best’‘magazine I have ever read. John Schade, Albany, N. Y. RECREATION is a splendid magazine. Everyone is de- lighted with it. Robt. D. Knapp, Danbury, Conn. I could not keep house without RECREATION. F. A. Rice, Avoca, N. Y. RECREATION is decidedly the best magazine in its line I ever read, Ed. Prather, Dallas, Tex, RECREATION. XX XIX pide ee ee ee ee EE EEE : : : : degegege Che Qing «ste; Pian) #4 He He You do not have to pay an extravagant price for a first- class piano eeeanen + In justice to your- self write for prices of the Wing Piano before you buy esas The Instrumenta! Attachment imitates perfectly the tone of the Mandolin, Guitar, Harp, Zither and Banjo, giving the effect of an entire orchestra of these instruments playing in concert with the piano % 26 2 We will send this piano, or your choice of four other styles ® p ’ y' yles, SENT ON TRIAL to any part of the United States On Trial (all freights paid by us), allow ample time for a thorough examination and trial in the home, and, if the instrument is at all unsatisfactory, we will take it back at our own expense. No conditions are attached to this trial. Weask no advance payment; no deposit. We pay all freights in advance. OLD INSTRUMENTS EXCHANGED EASY PAYMENTS OUR BOOK should be in the hands of every one who intends to buy a piano. It contains many valuable hints and instructions, and tells a great many things every buyer ought to know. We will send it free with our catalogue to any one who writes us. WING & SON, 443 224 445, West r3th St., N. ¥. city ESTABLISHED 1868 Bs S98 9S BIS DSBS s BH Is BS IS BS Be Bede BS Be Bs Bs Bo Bs BS GS GN Be Ns BS Bs Fe TBs Bs BIS DE Te BSB BON BES xl RECREATION. WHAT HE Say Or aan PREMIUMS. I am now prepared to speak in enthusi- astic terms of the Forehand gun received from you, as a premium, last fall. J am ex- ceedingly well pleased with it, and the good work it does, and do not cease to con- gratulate myself that I had the good fort- une to become acquainted with you and with RECREATION. H. O. Watrous, Carbondale, Pa. The Hollenbeck gun you sent me, for 35 subscribers, shoots as good and as hard as any high grade gun I ever shot. Both bar- rels will make a pattern of 75 per cent., 40 yards, 30 inch circle, No. 7 chilled shot. Any one wanting a good gun should get up a club for RECREATION. C. Hoppenstedt, Newburgh, N. Y. The Bristol steel rod I received from you, as premium for 10 subscribers, is all I could desire. Have caught quite a number of black bass, and a jack salmon, that gave the rod as severe a test as one could ask; and it does not show the least sign of the strain. John F. Dunckel, Springfield, Mo. My Bristol steel rod arrived all right, and I am delighted with it. It is nicely balanced and exceeds my expectations in every way. All the boys say it is a fine rod. No man who loves to fish should be with- out a Bristol rod. Fred Libbey, Concord, N. H. Please accept my sincere thanks for the Bristol steel rod you sent me, for 10 sub- scriptions. In every particular it is exactly as advertised. -It is just what I want for good hard service. Harry H. Beaver, Cadillac, Mich. My son received the 4x5 Premo D. Camera yesterday, from the Rochester Op- tical Co. He is very much delighted with it and of course appreciates your and their prompt attention. John B. Hutchings, Louisville, Ky. I received my Bristol steel rod promptly, and itisa hummer. I believe it the coming rod for expert anglers. I am very thankful to RECREATION for the liberal premium. Long may the magazine live. E. N. Hudson, Reedsburg, Wis. I have received from the Rochester Op- tical Co. a beautiful Premo B. camera, for the club I sent you, for which please accept my sincere thanks. My friends all admire it, and I am sure it is a good one. Wm. B. Haynes, Akron, O. I have received the Marlin repeating rifle you sent me, as a premium for 20 subscrip- tions, and it is a beauty. I could not wish a better premium for the little work I did. I got all my subscribers in 4 days. Albert K. Mueller, Cleveland, O. I received the Premo camera, sent me as a premium, and am highly pleased with it. I have developed some negatives and the work is much better than I had expected. - W. B. Davis, Union, Ore. I have received the Bristol steel fishing rod and it is a beauty. It is the best rod I own. Iam very proud of it, and am greatly obliged to you. Frank Malloy, Freeland, Pa. I received the camera and the carrying case, from the Blair Camera Co..O:;K. Ttis a fine looking camera, and I thank you for your promptness in sending it. A. S» Batley, Cobalt, ‘Conn: I received the Bristol steel rod, which is just what I want. I have 2 other old-fash- ioned rods, of split bamboo, but consider the Bristol the best all-round rod made. R. A. Walker, Meriden, Conn. The camera which you sent me works splendidly. I didn’t know a thing about taking pictures before I got it, but I can make a fairly good one now. Frank Clarkson, Worcester, Mass. I received the Marlin rifle, for the 25 sub- scriptions, promptly, and if pleasure was a combustible, I would be a millionaire by embarking in the fuel business. Lloyd Ashlock, Carrollton, Ill. The Premo A. camera you sent me, as a premium for 25 subscriptions, came to-day, and I am more than pleased with it. This is certainly an easy way of getting a good camera cheap. F. W. Kutz, Easton, Pa. The elegant Premo D. camera arrived O. K. and I assure you I was glad to get it, as it enabled me to secure several me- mentoes of my first experience in camp. Al. Helborg, Chicago, Ill. I received the Yawman & Erbe automatic reel, for 10 subscriptions, and it is highly satisfactory. John Wm. Judson, Lawrence, Mass. IT have received the Marlin revolver, for 10 subscribers, and it is a beautiful piece of mechanism. J. M. Kerr, Milltown, N. B., Can. RECREATION. xli Coe Hiuskoka and Midland Lakes Resorts Reached only by the Grand Trunk Railway System Is the Paradise for not only hunters, fishermen, and canoe- ists, but also those in search of health, where comfort and pleasure can be obtained economically. The woodland and lake scenery would satisfy the most critical tourist. Camping outfits can be purchased cheaply, or guides, thoroughly acquainted with this region, fully equipped for camping, can be secured readily. Parties can be furnished with names of guides, and by communicating with them, make all necessary arrange- ments in advance. The following fish and game, in season, are to be found in abundance, the variety of which is not surpassed by any other sporting region in the world: Fish.—Bass, pickerel, brook trout, lake trout, white- 100 ‘the’ Pleasure Resorts of... Texas and Gulf of Mexico fish, perch, sunfish, salmon, trout, sturgeon, catfish, herring, and muskalonge. Game.— Deer, partridge, rabbits, pigeons, ducks,geese, plover, bear, woodcock, snipe, grouse, and moose. A few of the other Principal Resorts.—Andros- coggin Lakes, the White Mountains, the salmon re- sorts of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Lake St. John region, the River St. Lawrence, the Thousand Islands. For descriptive book showing routes and rates, apply to M. C. Dickson, D.P.A., Toronto, Ont.; D. O. PEASE, D.P.A., Montreal, P.Q.; L. R. Morrow, C.P.A., Chicago, Tll.; R. McC. SmiruH, 8.P.A., Cincinnati, O. CuHas. M. Hays, General Manager, Gen. Traffic Manager, G.P.&T.A., Montreal, P. Q. Montreal, P.Q. Montreal, P.Q. FRANK P. DwyER, E. P. Agent, 273 Broadway, New York. A New Lake ad New Trout Rear Admiral Beardslee, of the Pacific Coast Squadron, U.S.N., about a year ago brought to the attention of tourists and anglers a beautiful lake in Northwestern Washington, that contains new varieties of monstrous trout. President Jordan, of Stanford University, California, an authority on fishes, pro- nounced them entirely new to science. They are very large, weighing from Io to 13 pounds and ranging from I0 to 30 inches in length. They are caught by trolling, at a distance of 30 feet or more below the lake’s surface, and are the gamiest sort of trout, full of fight. Already, anglers have gone from the far east to Lake Crescent to enjoy the rare sport found there. A long chapter on this beautiful lake and its finny inhabitants, located in the heart of the Olympic Mountains, is found in the Northern Pacific New Tourist Book, Wonder- land ’97. Send six cents for it to CHAS. S. FEE : General Passenger Agent St. Paul, Minn. Ag GEO. B. REEVE, W. E. DAVIS, Via CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, or ST. LOUIS WAGNER BUFFET SLEEPERS FREE “KATY ” CHAIR CARS For further information, address W.S. ST. GEORGE, Gen. East. Agt. 409 Broadway, New York UNEQUALED ATTRACTIONS =a ON THE LINE OF THE (jitiott Pacific MADARA RADAR FOR TOURISTS It traverses the Grandest Scenery ef the Rocky Mountains, and reaches ail the Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Mid-Continent. eoRiws Sportsinen will find in scores of local- ities along this line game worthy of their skill, such as Bear, Mountain Lion, Coyotes, Elk, Deer, Ante= lope, Mountain Sheep, Feathered Game of all kinds. And everywhere are Beautiful Streams well stocked with Trout. For Gun Club Rules, Game Laws, and any tn- formation relative to localities for Hunting, or for information in regard to the UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM, call on or address any General or Traveling Agent of this Company. R. TENBROECK, Gen’l Eastern Agent, 287 Broadway, New York City E. DICKINSON, E. L. LOMAX, Gen’l Manager, Gen’! Pass. & Tkt. Agt., Omaha, Neb. xii RECREATION... 5 St. Denis oF Broadway and Eleventh St. Opposite Grace Church NEW YORK... & EUROPEAN PLANS. = “PMHERE is an atmosphere of home comfort and hospitable treatment, at the St. Denis, which is rarely met 7? within a public house, and which in- sensibly draws you there as often as you turn your face toward New York.” Ne SS S. "a U = FY 20 BOOKS « « ON 20 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS, BUT ALL RELATING TO SOME DELIGHTFUL PHASE OF AMERICAN TRAVEL, VIA |““AMERICA’S GREATEST RAIL- ROAD.’ PRPLHP HHH ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT FREE, POST-PAID, ON RECEIPT OF A 1-CENT STAMP BY GEORGE H. DANIELS, GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT, NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD, GRAND CENTRAL STATION, NEW YORK. NEW MODEL REVOLVER Has important advantages over all other makes. Rebounding Lock, which obviates all liability of accidental discharge when closing, after discharging cylinder. Simple and superior method of holding cylinder to barrel. Can be removed instantly by pressing a catch in front of the cylinder. Workmanship unexcelled. All parts interchangeable, and made from drop forgings. Frame is made of cast steel. Io malleable iron about it. FOREHAND ARMS GO., Worcester, Mass. SEND FOR CATALOQUE Mention RECREATION . RECREATION. xlill FOURTH AVE. and 24th ST. Two blocks from Madison Sq. Garden ASHLAND HOUSE .--HEADQUARTER.S FOR SPORTSMEN American and ———___mm_ European Plan RATES: Rooms, with board, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 per day Rooms, without board, - $1.00 and upwaygds Breakfast, - . a : 75 cents Lunch, = sie = 2 heat ae Table d’ Hote Dinner, - 75 A RARE OPPORTUNITY A Willsie Pocket Camera, Valued at $5.00 As a premium for 5 yearly subscriptions to RECRE- ATION. This Camera makes a pictyre 214x2% inches, and can be loaded with 24 cut films. You can get the 5 subscriptions in one hour. Write This Office for Camera Catalogue. Cycle Touring in England at small ex- pense. All about it, for 25c. Arthur Munson, Stamford, Ct. POOH L999 9404444604466466064464 Yadvanced and reliable methods. HYPNOTISM TAUGHT BY MAIL. ‘une, Not Difficnit. Spare yw Moments Sufficient. hiNot a natural gift; anyone Myecan use it Latent powers ie developed andthe otherwise impossible accomplished. Ours the most reliable se- icrets of the art, making al sceptible to this strange influence. Inducedby con- tact, orat a distance by mail 5 Se ae) gs AP error, Habits, weaknesses and diseases cured, Noth- ing aids all classes of every age, sex and condition, in business and social Jife more than this knowledge. Everything private. Established twenty years. Most z Valuable information upon request, Address, Prof. L. H. ANDERSON, R.C.67. Masonic Temple, Chicago, I11.U.S.A Wyoming... For Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Deer, Elk, Fish, Goat, Moose, Sheep, Grouse, Duck, and Sage Chicken Shooting, appress H. D. DEKALB, BIC PINEY, WYO. UPTUR ABSOLUTELY CURED a. 323 without truss, operation or con- finement, on strictly scientific professional principles, based on an experience of many years. My method of treatment is known only to myself, and I object to long letters explanatory thereof. quiring information. An interview is positively necessary for those re- __ Complete cure effected in 6 to 8 weeks; one treatment each week, with no detention whatever from business. SAGRED © Care F. C. PRESTON, 98 Hudson Street, New York GOLD MEDAL CAMP FURNITURE MANUFACTURING CO., Manufacturers of the celebrated Gold Medal Camp and Folding Furniture, and : Folding Portable Bath-tubs, _ S ZZ \ a RACINE, WIS. U.S.A. None so Portable, none so Thoroughly Good and none so Comfortable. Thiscut represents our Gold Medal Fold- ing Bath-tub. These have been in use a year and have proved entirely satisfactory. The frame is constructed with our patent metal joints,in such a way that it foldsin an exceedingly small space. The cover is made of very heavy, closely woven duck, coated with pure, thoroughly refined rubber, cured in such a way that it is tough and elastic. The duck is specialy rubbered for us and we warrant it not to crack. This tub & is made with no separate parts and isso arranged that it can be picked up and car- ried even when it contains water for the —_ bath; and apres by simply deg one : end, the other forming a trou through Price $10.00 which the water is poured into eae Tris in every way a practical bath-tub, strong enough to hold the heaviest person, and wil] last ageneration. Folds 5 ft.by 5 in:square, Send for free Catalogue of Camp and Fola- ing Furniture and Bath-tuods. GOLD MEDAL FOLDING BATH-TUB AGENTS WANTED. Mention Write for Discounts. RECREATION. Look for our GOLD MEDAL CAMP BED in this space next month, xliv RECREATION. bearing animals. Send to FOSTER & CO. 28 Dealers in Natural Aistory Specimens Animal Heads and Horns, Bird Skins and Eggs, Dead Game Panels, Indian Relics and Photos, Modern Indian Goods of Utility, Minerals, Fossils and Shells, Bicycles and Sundries, Natural History Supplies and Publica- tions, Sporting Goods, Curios, etc. High-Class Taxi- dermy, Group Work. ANN ARBOR, MICH. I am a lover of all that pertains to sportsmanship, and an ardent admirer of RECREATION. Have read it from Vol. I, and we are old friends. I admire your course; ever up- holding the right, and decrying and holding up to exposure and ridicule, the wrong. Dr. A. H. Fulton, Knoxville, Ia. I am heartily in sympathy with your ideas, as expressed in RECREATION, and you have my sincere wishes for your success. B. W. Abbey, Barre, Vt. I ama young taxidermist, and find your photographs of animals and birds, as well as your general information, of great value. W.C. R., Waterford, Me. May RECREATION is the best yet. I do not know how you are going to improve onit. A. C. Dennison, Milltown, Me. Taxidermists’ Supplies WHEN you get Artificial bie Deepa a good speci- 4 and mount a sae of bird, | , Glass Eyes \ specimens of natural histo- ry true to na- i} ture, in the 7} best style of the Taxider- mist’s art, at reasonable prices. Send five cents for SAN ; AS We also keep a new Taxidermists f SSS complete line of get mounted, send it to us. will do it right and SX also make the price right. fish, mammal el etc., that you VA \ would liketo (ege=\ We @ if LF; Catalogue. ES. me Se wate BF SY =. Oologists we Be’ SNAG RE. KAENDER, Ws = ss \ SE ° ’ CS Entomo- Taxidermist, eS : logists’ 217 Madison St., Chicago. “SS Supplies Chicago pastors claim they are not afraid of bicycles. That may be explained on the ground that they never have tried to cross a boulevard, on a pleasant Sunday after- noon.—Chicago Post. This is a picture of Sewell New- house, inventor of the celebrated NEWHOUSE STEEL TRAPS known the world over as the best traps made for catching fur- ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd., Kenwood, N. Y. for catalogs, prices and discounts. Ernest L. Brown The Minnesota ‘Taxidermist Does true and artistic work at reasonable figures. WARREN, MINN. A QUIET, RESTFUL, IDEAL RESORT for sportsmen, tourists, and their wives, with comfortable beds, nice table, good fishing and hunting in their season, is The Srow’s Nest, Sandy Bay, Moosehead Lake Rates reasonable, and only four miles from the railroad terminus. For particulars, write BIGNEY & ROWE, Proprietors, GREENVILLE, ME. AMMUNITION Try .22 Peters’ Short Smokeless and New Victor Shells, Loaded with King’s Smokeless FOR ACCURACY, VELOCITY, STRENGTH, PENETRATION AND CLEANLINESS. INSIST ON YOUR DEALER SUPPLYING YOU THE PETERS CARTRIDGE CO. CINCINNATI, O. FOR SALE EVERYWHERE _ RECREATION. SOME GOOD GUIDES. Following is a list of names and addresses of guides who have been recommended to me, by men who have employed them; to- gether with data as to the species of game and fish which these guides undertake to find for sportsmen. If anyone who may employ one of these guides finds him incompetent or unsatis- factory, I will be grateful if he will report the fact to me. ALASKA. William York, Juneau, moose, bear, deer, sheep, goats and small game. CALIFORNIA. Chris. Ringsin, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, goats, water-fowl, and salt water fishing. John Broder, Visalia, trout, deer, bear, grouse, and ils. N. Ellis, Visalia. COLORADO. J. M. Campbell, Buford, elk, bear, deer, antelope, trout and grouse. qua Salas ditto Chas. Smith, Buford, ditto Frank Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., “e Charles Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., 66 John Meier, Sweetwater Lake, Dotsero P. O., Eagle Co., MG Wells and Patterson, Meeker, GC R. W. McGee, Debeque, on Lem Crandall, Debeque. $e Sam. I. Himes, New Castle, oC: Luke Wheeler, Pinkhampton, cc Nathan Fisher, Gunnison, ae W. H. Hubbard, Glenwood Springs, fe W. L. Pattison, Buford, « J. E. Borah, Glenwood Springs, ae Ed. L. Stockton, 527 11th St., Greeley, ce FLORIDA. C. L. Farnham, Avon Park, bear, deer, turkeys, quails, ducks, black bass, etc. Oliver Tinny, Ozona, Hillsboro Co., deer, bear, turkeys, quails, ducks and salt-water fishing. E. M. Reynolds, Fort Myers, ditto Wm. Webb, Osprey, Manatee Co.. a Frank Guptill, Osprey, Manatee Co., K W. J. Meyer, Tarpon Springs, s Robt. E. Hammond, Key West, ihe Frank Carson, Ft. Meyers, és E. T. Robinson, Keuka, ce Carson Bros., Frostproof, ss J. L. Sandlin, Punta Gorda, cm Oliver Archer, Clearwater, : sae L. W. Scroggins, Homeland, we Capt. Jas. Argo, Oviedo, Si F. J. Adams, Sanford, ie C. B. Bailey, Winter Haven, S W. H. Steacy, Pt. Tampa City, > Wm. J. Lyon, Interlacken, oe L. L. Sutton, Sutherland, ae M. B. Carson, Frost Proof, Polk Co., ee W. D. Isler, Eagle Lake, Ky George W. Hawthorn, Hawthorn, et C. H. Hill, Maitland, : ob J. E. Bowen, Laughman, ee Margan Bass, Kissimmee, “3 B. C. Lanier, Leesburg, ; im John Hunter, Winter Park, y H. Shipman, Haskell, i Robert James, Emporia, ss Alex. Brown, Martin. Er W. J. McCullough, Boardman, > ot Frank Smith, St. James City - Jinks McCreary, Higly, be Baldwin Cassady, Lisbon, W. H. Howell, Centre Hill, "4 Ed. Brown, Dunedin, sé G. B. Lawson, Lake Maitland, By J. H. Maddox, Wauchula, | — Will Montgomery, Arcadia, “ T. E. Fielder, Calvinia, a W. F. Hays, Webster, os xlv IDAHO. W. L. Winegar, Egin, Fremont Co., elk, bear, deer, an- telope, mountain sheep, trout and grouse, Geo. Winegar, St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ditto R. W. Rock, Lake, Fremont Co., “6 Ed, Stailey, Lake, Fremont Co., us J. S. Sadorus, Sarilda, Fremont Co., Ke Geo. W. Rea, Orange, Fremont Co., of Wm. Fraser, Beaver Canyon, se IOWA. Geo. Jenkins, Spirit Lake, ducks, prairie chickens, black bass, etc. Wilbur Clark, Spirit Springs, ditto MAINE. Wm.S. Emery, Blakesley Camps, Eustis, moose, cari- bou, deer, trout, grouse. Algie Spearin, Moro, ditto Charley Condon, Moro, ae Wm. Atkins, Oxbow, Pe Miles D. Arbow, Oxbow, is Frank Cram, Oxbow, ce Nathan B. Moore, Bingham, +e Charley Powers, Medway, ee Charley Hale, Medway, # Walter Dacey, Medway, : £¢ Elliott Rich, Bethel, ee John C. Lamb, Kineo, s John H. 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It is a good, close-shooting FOREHAND, WHO gun, Simple in action, and of fine workmanship. I made ARE USING IT. two long shots with it yesterday at grouse in heavy brush, killing*both birds at distances of forty to forty-five yards. I would not wish for a better gun than the Forehand for trap shooting. Dr. A. C. CZIBULKA. I have received from the Forehand Arms Co., of Worcester, Mass., the double-barreled, hammerless, breech- loading shot-gun as a premium for 35 subscriptions, and it is a beauty. It is light, strong, handsome, and shoots as Seat well as any gun I know of. Got four squirrels and a TESTIMONIALS— rabbit yesterday—all the game I saw—and one shot at each ALL UNSOLICITED was enough. I compared my gun with an $85.00 gun to- day, of another make, and mine gained in value greatly, in my estimation. W. B. KENT. WE GET THOUSANDS ““WHAT EVERYONE SAYS MUST BE SO’? We challenge competition in Beauty, Workmanship, Simpli- city of Mechanism, Shooting Qualities and Price. 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An hour later, Tamarack, working his way down the middle of the stream, was almost paralyzed by an unearthly scream, followed by a crashing of timber. Before he could recover, Chickaree rushed up to the bank, his hat off, coat torn, rod gone. “Climb a tree, quick,” he could just stammer out. “ The biggest bear I ever saw is after me,” he panted. With one bound Tamarack was on the bank; an instant later he was looking down from a safe retreat in the fork of a birch tree. Chickaree was only a second behind him; but where was the cook? Chickaree was sure the bear had him; but Tamarack thought the fellow too tough for an or- dinary bear. When the branches of the birch began to grow tiresome to the fishermen, they thought to inquire into the fate of the cook. A few war-whoops were answered from the distance, followed by the cook, who was surprised to see them up a tree. When asked what they were doing, they said they climbed the tree to look for him. After finding Chickaree’s hat and rod, still being timid about bears, one of them asked the cook if he had’ seen any. No bear, he assured them, but he did see a mighty big porcupine. Tamarack looked at Chickaree and Chick looked at Tam. Then they bound the cook to everlasting silence; but it leaked out. How they caught more fish than we, is the question. It was only what might be expected of them. They whipped the stream unsuccessfully, for a time, finishing their efforts at a pool fairly alive with trout, but not one could they coax out of the wet. So the bold fishermen bound to- gether brush and twigs, making a seine that reached across the pool. With this fiendish machine they hauled in everything, picked out what they wanted and threw the rest back. Then Tam and Chick smiled at each other, as they said, “‘ We have them.” Loon. Sb bo be ob be bn be tn tn in i i te Soo oom Photographic Shutter is the stand-by of the practical amateur and professional. 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What’s the Use of walking when you can get a first-class, high- grade bicycle for nothing? How ? By getting 75 subscriptions for Recreation If you live in a town of 3,000 or more, and if you are a hustler you can get these in 2 days. I can give you the names of 20 people who did this in 1896, and SOOM H CAM yah New York who now have their wheels. Write for particulars. RECREATION 19 West 24th Street Two of the best revolvers made in the United States, are advertised in this issue of RECREATION. There are 2 other con- cerns in the country, both of which claim to make “the best” revolvers, but they re- fuse to recognize the readers of RECREA- TION as being capable of appreciating their kind of “best”? goods. Men who approve the course of this magazine and who de- sire to see it grow in usefulness, will serve their own interests by patronizing the houses that advertise in RECREATION. Fishing is good here. There is a party at the hotel, on the carry, and another at the Seloomoc Cottage. They are getting all the fish they want. I am traveling most of the time. I hunt bear until some time in June, each year, and do not engage in the spring fishing. I see lots of game, on my tramps. Saw 5 moose, recently, and deer are abundant. John H. Quilty, Moosehead Lake, Me. Isaac Gage, of Hawleyton, N. Y., boasts of having killed over 300 ruffed grouse, last fall, in that vicinity and Brackneyville, Pa., which is near Hawleyton. Why not give him a roast? E. W. F., Binghamton, N. Y. I hope Mr. Satan will attend to that, when Mr. Gage quits this earth. EDITOR, By Cc. O. SHIELDS BOOK (COQUINA) THE BIG GAME OF NORTH AMERICA Its Habits, Habitat, Haunts and Characteristics. How, When and Where to Hunt it. 8vo, 600 pages, 80 illustrations. Cloth, $3.50; Half Mor- occo, $5.00; Full Morocco, $6.50. CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES ‘A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting and Fishing, with Special Chapters on Hunting the Grizzly Bear, the Buf- falo, Elk, Antelope, Rocky Mountain Goat, and Deer; also on Trouting in the Rocky Mountains ; on a Montana Roundup; Life Among the Cow- boys, etc. 12mo, 300 pages, 75 illustrations. Cloth, $2; Half Morocco, $3. AMERICAN GAME FISHES How, When and Where to Angle for them. 8vo, 400 pages, 50 illustrations. Cloth, $2.50; Half Mor- occo, $4. HUNTING IN THE GREAT WEST (Rustlings in the Rockies) Hunting and Fishing Sketches by Mountain and Stream. 12mo, cloth. Over 300 pages. Illustrated. Price, 75 cents. THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG ashe The Origin, Development, Special Characteristics, Utility, Breeding, Training, Diseases and Kennel Management of all Breeds of Dogs. 8vo, 650 pages, Ioo illustrations. Cloth, $3.50; Half Morocco, $5; Full Morocco, $6.50. CAMPING AND CAMP OUTFITS A Manual of Instruction for Young and Old Sports- men. I2mo, 200 pages, 30 illustrations. Cloth, $1.25. THE BATTLE OF THE BIG HOLE : History of General Gibbon’s Engagement with the Nez Perce Indians in the Big Hole Basin, Mon- tana, August 9, 1877. 1I2mo, 150 pages. Profusely illustrated. Cloth, $1. These books will be mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by the author. G. 0. SHIELDS 19 West 24th St., New York RECREATION, por g UUMILICS These goods are all new, and will be shipped direct from factory. Prices named are those at which manufacturers and dealers usually sell. Here is a good chance to get A BOOK A GUN A CAMERA A TYPEWRITER A BICYCLE > FREE OF COST*.%% 5 Subscriptions need not all be sent atonce. They can be sent in installments as taken and credit will be given on account. When the required number is obtained the premium earned will be shipped. 5 “Recreation” 19 West 24th Street New York th whe ake whe she whe ub ade ube we ube ake age ale si whe ae whe ube ake ale We ufo We a> We ale Whe abo ake ako we abo ake alo we alo We abo te alo we abo ale abo ae To any person sending me TWO yearly subscriptions to RECREATION at $1 each, I will send a copy of Hunting in the Great West, paper. THREE subscriptions at $1 each, a copy of The Battle of the Big Hole, cloth. FOUR subscriptions at $1 each, a copy of Camping and Camping Outfits, cloth. FIVE subscriptions at $1 each, a copy of Cruising in the Cascades, cloth; or a Will- sie Pocket Camera, valued at $5. It makes a picture 24x2$ inches and can be loaded with 24 cut films. SIX subscriptions at $1 each, a copy of American Game Fishes, cloth. SEVEN, subscriptions at $1 each, a copy of The Big Game of North America, or of The American Book of the Dog, cloth. 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ROCHESTER, N.Y. ‘U.S.A, soo @ Fifth —It will prevent tips, lines, and snells from being broken by large fish. 2S Dy Sixth—tThe reel is ma- nipulated entirely by the hand that holds the rod. Seventh—It enables the angler and makes it de- sirable to use lighter tips. SEND FOR CATALOGUE AW LAL ASL YAN S Ix RECREATION. The Big Game it” “o-North America ITS HABITS, HABITAT, HAUNTS, AND CHARACTERISTICS HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE TO HUNT IT A Book for the Sportsman and the Naturalist EDITED BY 46 a 9? G. O. SHIELDS (“COQUINA”) AUTHOR OF “‘ CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES,’’ ‘“‘RUSTLINGS IN THE ROCKIES,” ‘‘HUNTING IN THE GREAT WEST,’ ‘‘THE BATTLE OF THE BIG HOLE,’”’ ‘‘CAMPING AND CAMP OUTFITS,” ETC. S8vo, 600 Pages, 80 Illustrations. Cloth, $3.50; Half Calf, $5,00; Full Morocco, $6.50. CONTENTS The Musk Ox. *Sergt. H. Bierdebick, of the Greely Introduction. By the Honorable John Dean Caton, author of ‘‘ The Antelope and Deer of America,”’ etc. Moose Hunting in the Rocky Mountains. Newton Hibbs (‘‘ Roxey Newton’’). Elk Hunting in the Olympic Mountains. W. A. Perry ( Sillalicum ’’). The Wapiti (Poem). By ‘‘ Wah-bah-mi-mi.”’ The Caribou. By William P. Lett (‘“ Algonquin ”’’) and Dr. R. B. Cantrell. The Mule Deer. Rev. Joshua Cooke (“‘ Boone’’). The Mule Deer of Southern California. T. S. Van Dyke, author of ‘‘ The Still Hunter,”’ etc. The Columbia Black-tail Deer. Thomas G. Farrell. The Virginia Deer. Walter M. Wolfe (‘‘Shoshone’’), A Deer Hunt (Poem). ‘‘ Wah-bah-mi-mi.’’ Hunting the Grizzly Bear. Rev. Dr. W.S. Rainsford. The Polar Bear. Sergt. Francis Long, of the Greely Arctic Expedition, and George S. McTavish, of the Arctic Expedition. Still-hunting the Antelope. Arthur W. du Bray M. E. Allison. (‘‘Gaucho’”’). Coursing the Antelope. Wm. P. Lett. John Fannin. The Death of Venus (Poem). The Rocky Mountain Goat. The Rocky Mountain Sheep. G. O. Shields (‘‘ Coqui- na’’). The Peccary. A. G. Requa. The Cougar, or Mountain Lion. licum’’). The Lynx. J.C. Nattrass. The Wild Cat. Daniel Arrowsmith (‘‘Sangamon’”’). The Wolf. Wm. P. Lett. The Wolverine. C. A. Cooper (“‘ Sibyllene’’). Coon Hunting in Southern Illinois. Daniel Arrow- smith (‘‘ Sangamon’”’). W. A. Perry (‘“‘ Silla- Hudson Bay Company. A Polar Bear Hunt. The Black Bear. Col. Geo. D. Alexander. The Buffalo. Orin Belknap (‘‘ Uncle Fuller ”’). Fox Hunting in Virginia. Dr. M. G. Ellzey. Alligator Shooting in Florida. Cyrus W. Butler. The Ethics of Field Sports. Wm. B. Leffingwell. The Hon. John Dean Caton, the eminent naturalist and jurist, author of ‘‘ The Antelope and Deer of America,” etc., says of this work : ; ‘“* Altogether, there is given here such a study of: the natural history of our game quadrupeds, and of the thrilling incidents encountered in hunting them, as has never before been offered to the reading world. Each chapter in this book is in itselfa complete work, and the book, as a whole, is a most valuable library. “Any one of the names on Mr. Shields’ list of contributors should insure the sale of an entire edition of his book, and when we multiply this possibility by twenty-six, the whole number of names on his title-page, the result obtained indicates the magnitude of the success that should, and that we hope will, crown his labors and those of his collaborateurs.”’ ““This sumptuous volume, profusely and elegantly illustrated, written by a score or more of sportsmen, is a very captivating book. No single writer could have had all the experiences here narrated. The descriptions and incidents cover every variety of large game on the continent. * * * * * The stories are as excellent in their variety as in their quality. There are no dull chapters in the book. In fact, it may be said it is the finest collection of hunting stories ever published.’’—Chicago Inter-Ocean. “This is one of the best and most valuable of the books as yet written or edited by Mr. Shields. It com- prises a collection of intelligently written monographs on all the various kinds of big game to be found in North America, from the grizzly to the polar bear, and from the Virginia deer to the Rocky Mountain goat. Each writer speaks from his own experience, tells what he has done and seen, and recounts the often thrilling incidents hehas met within hunting. All the contributors to the volume are well-known writers on field sports ane euneioe pnd each one writes of a species of game he has studied for years in the field, on the mountain, or in the forest. “The paper on the Rocky Mountain sheep is by the Editor, and is a fine account of the wildest, wariest, and most difficult animal to hunt on the continent. Mr. Shields is a most enthusiastic sportsman, and more- over, wields the pen of a ready writer, as indeed all these sportsmen do, so that one follows him in his adven- tures with almost breathless interest. ‘From beginning to end and in every chapter this book is positively fascinating.” —Chicago Herald. This book will be mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price by the editor. G. O. SHIELDS, 19 West 24th Street, New York Also given as a Premium for 7 Subscriptions to Recreation Elgal ae plaea eee aeelerelaelseleele aspera elope E ANOTHER WINNER : Made by Mr. Walter Winans, at the North London Rifle Club, London, England, 9 shots at 30 yards, target actual size, Smith & Wesson 45 calibre revolver and U. M. C. cartridges. The best 9-shot 30-yard revolver score as to string measurements for Encland.%%% THE UNION METALLIC fa} il a) FACTORY: 7 =a Bridgeport, Conn. 4 CARTRIDGE Co. Z ; New York Anon ae aS ; SCORE | : | if | Pee fe AN INIERLESS C] HT} (Tl DOUBLE BARREL SHOT GUNS | Grade A. Grade A. Price, $45.00 Price, $45.00 Automatic and Non-Automatic Ejectors : Guaranteed for Nitro Powders and free from all imperfections. Twelve different Grades, | from $45.00 up to $230.00. All grades have Damascus Barrels, English Walnut Stock, Case Hardened Frame, Automatic Safety, Purdy Fore-end Snap, Triple Bolt, Top Snap Extension Rib with Bite, Flat Matted Rib. | hae ee eae Send for Illustrated Catalogue THE REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N. Y. New York Office, 313-315 Broadway e2 2 @] @ @ @ @ BS ]BBBWSBWSESBWSPSBWSSBWSWBWSEBWIWSW|SBWSOBWA~ JUST THE GUN TO TAKE INTO THE GOUNTRY The Winchester Model 90 is made for 22 Short, 22 Long, and 22 Winchester Rim Fire Cartridges. It can be taken apart and put together again in an instant, without any tools. Weight, 53 Ibs. List price, $16.00. It is ACCURATE LICHT—~—-HANDY FRE B Send your name and address on a postal card and we will send you, free, our new 136-page illustrated catalogue, describing all the guns and ammunition manufactured by the WINGHESTER REPEATING ARMS GO., New Haven, Gonn. STORES—312 Broadway, New York 438-420 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. him A Wt 22 ale r Repeater 3 Feb. 15th. Mr. A. buys from the “agent” a **Reputation” bicycle, listed at $100. 00. He pays cash and gets it at W 385.00, “good value, good w heel.”’ > \ Junel5th. Mr. B., an “infiuential” ANY fi Tider, buys same make from factory “for his own use.” pays cash, and gets it at $65.00; better value, Same wheel. Mr. B. has profited at the expense \ of the agent and Mr. A. ‘The fac- tory averages a profit. The aver- J age cash price on ‘**Reputa- tion”? wheel was $75.00. Why not put that price on, and sell are an education int the Dee an ai ES WaPen eee : development of cycle con- : : ee BICPAES Honest bicycle at an ones price? STPUCTION. Chey have NEW CLIPPERS improvements not found are sold at the same price July 15th as January 15th. We on any other make. make no excuses. Our goods Send for Catalogue ARE THE BEST ‘ve can make with nearly 10 years’ experience. We de not discriminate. One buyer’s money is as good as anotier’s, Our net prices are honest ; our Fenton Metallic Mfg. Zo. Jamestown, f. Y. WHEELS cost as much to make as those with ‘‘advertised reputations.” The equal of a Clipper is not sold at the price of a Clipper. NEW YORK AGENTS c. M. MOSEMAN & BRO. MADE BY 126-128 CHAMBERS ST. CRAND RAPIDS, MICHICAN. =e 2 2 2] ® @] ® @] 8 2] 28 2 @® @ fe ] 2288 BS VWVes_.Veevswses Trow DirRECTORY, PRINTING ANI) BOOKBINDING COMPANY. PPP PDRRDL PPro oa] 2 2] 2 @]O2 DOG O30 7828 38 8B8B080 78 8B 828 BOBO 8B 828080080380 323230238338 338 38332 82202035 8 BS ct ; h = ae 7 | NUMBER 3 SEPTEMBER, 1897 0c. A COPY. AMATEUR PHOTO BY J. W. ROWLEY KING OF GAME BIRDS PUBLISHED BY G. 0. SHIELDS (COQUINA) 19 WEST 24Tn ST. NEW YORK QF AF AS AS AS AS AF ds 3 : J : z ~~ Z Eye wee Bane PSL NAYS Z A RAYFILTERGRAPH om Zz The above reproduction of a picture made with.... s BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO.’S BICHROMATE RAY FILTER. is a specimen illustration from their brochure “ Rayfiltergraphs,” which not only contains much valuable information for photographers, and numerous fine rayfiltergraphs, but is mailed FREE by addressing “Dept. O” of above Company, ROCHESTER, N. Y. af. a of RE LY fetus foes : 1S fe od 2 ! HL i ye ine er noe STOP THE GAME!!! KILL THE UMPIRE ? Simply build a, PAGE FENCE around the premises and you’ve got ’em. No obstruction to the view. Holds e Buffalo, Deer, Elk, anything. Write for Particulars.... PAGE WOVEN WIRE FENCE CO. ADRIAN, MICHL- et eat ad Pe NS ABI BRB DORI PARIS PRL BRAY DP AEG DR Dg AERIS DA A ORAS AAG DORs Oe MR) BOER) BORED DP an ain das a < VIN ININ INIT INI IN INTINITININTININ IN IN INIT IN IN NIN IN IN IN IP NINN RECREATION Copyright, December, 1896, by G. O. Shields A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Everything the Name Implies $1.00 A YEAR. G. O. SHIELDS (COQUINA), 19 WEST 24TH STREET, 10 CENTS A Copy. Editor and Manager. NEw York. CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER ayes SEMNNEKELOLe LY LUMPEO elon FLOM USDIECE : ws cistssats ciote ocleiaisiea On viv. slé evel teeinielsias vee edinle ns BERT CASSIDY HOWMEMe Velo nin ti uEe EL ATsOLn LG EOC o., Wemaacete les ercie/inko eras) Mepiajcieidleia vis) aic aisle elaains, oe'elsieeseids J. B. JENNETT 171 nen Diana Geis ener Gul (Poenr: Liltistratediin..2. mer. .nsccaccces ccsalovs STERN RAKOFF 174 RUUD EMU RUC LITe Same 1S Create ie corte Weir ste cic sfeseterelseievetalele sue: cfe sine ob ateus «vis sieieebe selon media co's jae DaP: 175 An Autumn Horseback Trip. Illustrated. ).5... 1.605. sccnccccsvecslove sure i See prea Sas J. F. GorpoNn 176 Ther Oneninevor tie Weason..... acc.) ewe. e's se ir ot dudes Conner Ganct Geer. POOR IEE Eee R. B. BUCKHAM 179 A Cycle Race, with a Sequel...... MPLS Meas nccteeeRe erste, clara c! sicyaisisetciats 20's Suan teterM oe avshele «a ...Miss C. H. THAYER 182 SRHCPMILSIC. Ob) ENE SWVOOUS si (POEM) i cniercs tices ce cic desis deel eis stew elec ci Geese Mises «3 J. D. CRAWFORD, Jr. 183 ChHocS Ine ches MOON IONE ma (BOetn) rence <<< tesices cee elontacre ela sict sie aie eter sealer ioe MARGUERITE TRACY 185 Ambala rnee Lone HOOLDAILY Gainer aie yas/els lars ie aay eiaieis) ee sieinicrs a\ « «)s7o - oi owen ~ “leis 247 WE Gd BHA SLORY erin aa cit cieerc'-2. -Gbave.e denied vee 22a DISHEL AS We Ppalitle Weir. cieten og cis ce == a elaie= 250 LEUIRST US) CT Te 1G) ce ns SU ae 238 Entered as Second-Class Matter at New York Post-Office, Oct. 17, 1894. NEW YORK Gi OU have confidence in things which have stood a real test of years? Then you must have faith in pojodont With our grandparents it was the favorite family dentifrice. To-day it is no less a favorite. Back of this there must be reasons. What they are you can best determine by a trial of this famous dentifrice. A sample for three cents (postage) if you mention this publication. Address the Proprietors of SozopontT, Messrs. Hatt & RuckeL, NEw YORK. il RECREATION. RECREATION. BAEZ BAI EAI BEI BAI BAD BAI BA ELI EAI BAI BAI ¥ \. ‘ ‘X > i ae ee = The “Bristol” Lectures Every angler knows what ‘‘ backbone’? means—as applied to a fishing rod—the power to withstand a severe strain, and recover from it. It is safe to assert there was never a wooden rod made that would not take a ‘“set’””—making it an eyesore, and rendering it entirely unfit for casting. THE BRISTOL STEEL FISHING RODS are equal to any strain, and always return to the same straight form as when new. The “Bristol” is made in 17 different styles and sizes—weighing 6% to 11% oz—and the reduction in prices for ’97 (owing to improved facilities) brings the “ Bristol”? within the grasp of any man who knows what a rod should be. Send for Catalogue ‘‘R” to The Horton Manufacturing Company BRISTOL, CONN. LREREREREREREREVEREREREREY agen enprapennraDOnn Capon Can rapernEpOnnEDOADCDOAD DMD EDDC BEANE | iv RECREATION. “ema aaa a hh a a hh li hh ha i THE REPEATER WITH THE SOLID TOP ¥ The Marlin Model 1897 ~~ 22 CALIBRE TAKE DOWN Model 1897 Rifle Apart This uses in one rifle the 22 short, 22 long and 22 long rifle cartridges, black and smokeless We have endeavored to make this the best 22 calibre rifle ever made, and it is. Weight only 5 1-2 pounds The working parts are of tool steel. This insures a perfect working rifle and a permanent adjustment. Barrel gracefully tapered, with elevating rear, and German silver for sights. | Easy to clean. No single shot can be more conveniently cleaned. Simplest to take apart. Send - for - Catalogue THE MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. New Haven, Conn. v : v v 5 Ee Action finely finished inside and outside a The Receiver is made of our “Special Smokeless Steel,” same as used in our Smokeless Rifles. 3 ODDDDPDDPDD2DDDDBDDPD DDH DVBDDDDSHDDDDDDDDDDDDBDDDD RECREATION. v CICCCE CCC CECE CKECKEC CECE CCKECEKELAEE AH GCA LEKEKE The Model 1893 ~~ is the rifle using the 30-30 Smokeless Cartridge. This cartridge as made for our rifle is loaded with 32 grains of Military Smokeless Powder, giving a velocity of 2,000 feet per second, a full 2,000, not 100 or so less. This, with our flat pointed bullet, makes as accurate a 30 calibre cartridge as can be loaded, and also one without a superior for hunting purposes. THESE ARE THE FACTORY CARTRIDGES Full Metal Cased Bullet (For Target Purposes) Soft Pointed Bullet (For Hunting Use) Six grains of smokeless pow- der 100-grain { bullet The Barrel and Action of this rifle are made of our Special Smokeless Steel guaranteed to stand the highest pressure. We also use this steel in all the rest of our Model {893 Rifles, viz., 25-36 Smokeless, 32-40 and 38-55, and also in the Model 1895 taking the 38-56, 40 and 45 calibre cart- tidges. We are determined to have our rifles just as strong and safe as good material can make an arm. Our new catalogue is a veritable encyclopaedia of information regarding rifles, ammunition, etc. Free for the asking, but stamps will help pay postage. THE MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. New Haven, Conn. KECECLCRKKKLCECLRE ALCL CALLER CKaKCcaKKES Hee ae CECEEKEEKT KEKE KC KEKECEKEKEKEKEEKEKEKECEEEEEE vi RECREA TION. BP RAEB SA Sd Sde See GAS Bache age Mullins’ “Get There” Safety Ducking Boat Fitted with grass blinds, making the most practical, durable, and seaworthy boat you can buy. LOW IN:-GOS¥e= Always ready for use. After a trial trip you will use no other. Send for Catalogue W. H. MULLINS, 228 Depot Street SALEM. OHIO Sa SL Si RECREATION. vil oo? he Megaphone a A NOVEL DEVICE FOR TALKING AT A DISTANCE with great success by announcers at Athletic Meets, Fairs, etc. Is of great value at seashore and mountains. It is strongly made and there’s nothing to get out of order. PRICES AS FOLLOWS Will carry the voice distinctly two miles. Is used 48 in. $5.00 36 in. $4.00 30 in. $3.50 ) Sent C. O. D. or on receipt of price HARVEY & LEWIS, Opticians, Hartford, Conn. PEPPER IRE EIDE DADE DENSE mere PRD ent aaa A GREAT OFFER = You CANNOT BRAG cad ene Re toat your cycling achievements unlessa.... CELLARS HAMMONDSPORT and CYCLOMETER In order to introduce our goods we make the following offer, good for the is on your Wheel....... next thirty days only. Upon receipt of $5.00 we will send to any sportsman or reader of RECREATION one case of our goods containing eleven bottles of wine and one bottle of our extra fine double- distilled Grape Brandy, all first class and put up in elegant style, assorted, as follows: 1 Quart Bottle Grand Imperial See Champagne 1 Quart Bottle Delaware ye ‘* Riesling oe ‘© Tokay % 1 SA eK Bact ‘© Sweet Catawba BS a yee ‘s = Sherry - 1 «5 ‘6 6 Elvira The Veeder has banished all other forms of 1 “ “ Niagara : ees . ie ss Angelica Cyclometer, and its success has aroused imitations 1“ Port = : : 1 «6 se Sweet Isabella = NN that resemble it only in uc cP impertal Gaps Brandy appearance. Be sure your purchase bears the name that assures perfection— This offer is made mainly Z{ to introduce our Grand Im- 21 perial Sec Champagne and ‘four fine double-distilled VEEDER. 41 Grape Brandy, without = Wis} which no Sportsman or oh ROOE: ‘| Hunter should start on an Actual WATER-PROOF. #] expedition, as it is very Si : . POSITIVELY =| necessary where such exer- : A ACCURATE. HA ciseistaken. This case of 4 goods is offered at about H one-half its actual cost and 4 it will please us if our friends and patrons will take advantage of this and help usintroduceour goods. PRICE $1.50. Weight, 1 oz. ATA ALE. DEALERS: Booklet Free. VEEDER MFG. CO., Hartford, Conn FOO a Oe ag a a a ee a a al = = — ; Ree rs rs ——— : : : : : : : : vill RECREATION. RECREATION’S GRIZZLY BEAR COMPETITION. Ist. The bear walked slowly by, at 25 yards. He was unconscious of my pres- ence. I fired; he ran 50 yards and fell dead. Where did I hit him? 2d. He walked slowly by, at 25 yards. I fired and he fell dead in his tracks. Where did I hit him? 3d. He walked rapidly by, at 25 yards. I fired hurriedly, as he disappeared behind a rock. I took up the trail and found blood at every jump. I followed him 2 miles, but the blood finally ceased to flow. I lost the trail and never saw him again. Where did I hit him? @ Soft and velvety to the most sensitive skin # The best safeguard to health in our climate These 3 shots are recorded on a copy of |fam™ For Men, Women and Children the above drawing, on file in this office, |f@™m The perfected result of years of experience the location of each being shown by af} C Write for illustrated booklet. black spot indicating the place where the |j™™j ROOT MFG. CO., x Greene St., NEW YORK ball entered. A yearly subscription to RECREATION will be given each person who will locate each of the 3 shots correctly. Cut out the drawing, mark each shot by an X, followed by the number of shot, as X 1, X 2, X 3. Write your name and ad- dress on margin, and send in. A number of the best solutions will be published, in November or December REc- REATION together with the office drawing, showing the shots as already located. Note 1.—Each bullet went through the bear, passing out exactly opposite the point at which it entered. Note 2.—The rulings of the editor, and| — . the location of the supposed shots must be, RECREATION is the best magazine I ever read. : in a measure, arbitrary: yet they are based William Dasker, Robinsonburg, Quebec, Can. on a wide range of experience and on RECREATION takes no steps backward. anatomical science. ; James M. Graves, Potsdam, N. Y. Wi RECREATION. GAS ENGINE & POWER CO. i CHARLES L. SEABURY & CO., Buitaers of 1X The Only Naphtha .. Launch... High-class Steam Yachts, Sail Yachts, Electric Launches, Dinghys, Gigs and Yacht Tenders, Seabury’s Water Tube Boilers, Marine Engines Storage Basin and Ship’s ways. Overhauling of all kinds promptly done. Charters and Insurance. Boats bought and sold on commission . . e ® e e e e e ® e e e e e CORRESPONDENCE Send ten cents in stamps for catalogues, to downtown offi SOLICITED . . Fe foe are ve 50 BROADWAY, or to factory at MORRIS HEIGHTS, New York City x KECK PATION. ~ “One of the hits of the season.” “A rattling good story.” —New York Commercial Advertiser —Boston Herald “Delightful, without any mental reservations.” —New York Home Journal yy, P,P HY THE MAN WHO BECAME ~A~~~~-A SAVAGE A Story of Our Own Times, Our Own Country, and Borneo BY WILLIAM T. HORNADAY - Author of “Two Years in the Jungle,” “Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting,” etc. With 16 Half-Tone Illustrations by Chas. B. Hudson A handsome crown octavo volume, 433 pp. beautifully printed, bound in full cloth with attractive side-stamp, in olive, gold and brown. Price, postpaid, $1.50 yy YP SB This book will please readers of RECREATION because it is a story of action, of thrilling adventures, of forest life; because it is a good, clean story. Every woman likes this book because it demands justice for women — to whom justice is often denied. ° “Mr. Hornaday’s book can be described only as delightful, without any mental reservations. It bubbles over with amusing speeches and situations, and from the pretty dedication to his daughter, on through its more than four hundred pages, there is not a platitude or a monotonous line. No man with this handsome volume on his table can have any justification for moodiness, while those ‘addicted to hysteria and weak tea’ will find them- selves lifted out of their gloom by the wonderful charm of the story-telling faculty here displayed.”—New York Home Journal. Mr. Hornaday, the author of this book, is a frequent contributor to RECREATION and a warm supporter of the doctrines it teaches. Thus far his lite work has been that of a zoologist, traveler, and business man. For five years he traveled through the West Indies, South America, Europe, India, Ceylon, and Borneo, as a collecting naturalist, studying man and nature. For eight years he was connected with the United States National Museum, and National Zoological Park, at Washington. Five years were spent in business in Buffalo. He is now director of the great Zoological Park, which is being established in New York. His published writings in- clude four books, many papers on zoological subjects, and stories and sketches in periodicals of many kinds. “The Man Who Became a Savage,” is a book of 413 pages. It is published at $1.50, but I have bought a large edition of it, and can furnish it to new subscribers for RECREATION, or to those who renew their subscriptions within the next few months, at fifty cents a copy, postage paid. This is an opportunity rarely offered, and I hope many readers will take advantage of ii. “Recreation” One Year, and Chis Book, for $1.50 RECREATION. x1 If you get the IMMIPROVED GRAS1-0- You have an instrument which by actual PHONE test has completely filled the New York Metropolitan Opera House and which has been distinctly heard with a good volume, in the open air, for nearly half Berliner’s great invention itself was ly more marvelous in its inception than are the improvements to which it has been sub- jected during the past three months—improve- ments making it 1,000 per cent. better than ever before, and placing it in a class entirely alone. The GRAMOPHONE not only “TALKS TALK” as no other machine ever began to do, but its songs and instrumental music are now genuine reproductions, not for a moment to be confounded with indis- tinct and feeble zmtations by less suc- eessiul smethods, ~ Do not, therefore: make the mistake of thinking you have ever heard a veal Talking or Singing Machine till you have heard the Im- proved GRAMOPHONE, with its new sound-box, mew motor, and zew records; it is positively and pre-eminently with- out a rival. This No. 25 Spring Motor Machine, which runs by outfit for $25. a mile, SCarCce- MAURICE FORKOA Singing the French Laughing Song for the Gramophone. clockwork, we send, express prepaid, with complete PERFECT SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, or machine may be returned immediately. Money refunded, less express charges. Other styles for $10 and $15. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. FIRST-CLASS ACENTS WANTED NATIONAL GRAMOPHONE COMPANY, 874 Broadway, New York Ask to hear the machine that “TALKS TALK” X11 RECKEA TIO“: rh (eee 4 ( m1} ( ome 6-4 6 Oem (4 a H+ ( SS== 6 (1 6 SSE HH eae 4 eee 1) ce 4 (ee (1 e+ ee eee ABSOLUTELY WATER-PROOF To THE Top. Walking Shoes NOTHING SO COOD EVER PRODUCED BEFORE AT ANY PRICE. This is a Special line of Boots and Shoes in every way. Special water-proof leather, special anhydrous soles, special lasts of new design, special stitching, special Fe e@ e e e | Genuine Siberian Moose Hunting, Golf or = = eee ory ta The cut is a photograph of our tan walking shoe after having been worn two months. EES Fh ref) em Hf emf (GD ome OO ft eee 6) amram 9) 6) cman 0-4 commen {ff emer 4 om GY lining, in fact,every point of shoe worth has been studied to give each special value. The result is a shoe as strong as steel, yet, pliable and soft as kid, graceful to the eye and easy on the foot, and will outwear any two ordinary shoes. The leather is the famous Siberian Moose. Costs more than any other, and guaranteed water-proof. The color is a dark Russia tan, so much in vogue. The soles are of the best anhydrous oak stock, made water-proof by patented process. The stitching will not rip. The bottoms are hand-sewed with Barbour’s extra heavy water-proof flax. The uppers are stitched and then double-stitched with pure silk. Bellows tongues of the best Moose stock are used, making the shoes water- proof to the top. The linings are of finest russet calf- skin, adding warmth and strength. English Backstays, extra heavy eyelets, ‘‘ Bull Dog’’ toes, Pratt Fasteners, etc., etc. Every ap- proved shoe point will be found in them. Price to all alike, $7.50 net. We also make a short boot, 12 inches high, at $8.50; a knee boot,‘ Hunter’s Style,” lacing up the front, at $10.00, and’ a’ ’** CavalrysStylet boot at $12.00, all with the same good points as the shoes. Henry G. squires & Son 20 Cortlandt St. N. Y. Qa come comme 4) } Same ff came 19-0 ee 4 ome $44 cme 4} come Of} commer $f oer) ff comma ff comer ff come Off comers 0) meen A) meee i ema i) omens 19 mesrm |) )-oren ) comes 0) RECREATION. Xl PAT. APL, 25" Elastic Ribbed UNION SUITS are complete undergarments, cov- ering the entire body like an addi- tional skin, Perfectly elastic, fit- tinglikea glove,but softly and with- out pressure, No buttons down the front. Made for Men,Women, and Young People. Most conven- ient to put on or off, being entered at the top and drawn on like trousers, With no other kind of underwear can ladies obtain such perfect fit for dresses or wear comfortably so small a corset, ONEITA KNITTING MILLS, Saponess DEPT. L Office: No. 1 Greene St., N. Y. MRED S) Mm STARIBRAI BRAN Di AE DISTEE Sy! The Only Truly Hygienic Underwear Made. PHYSICIANS have accorded the most unanimous endorsement to the HARDERFOLD UNDERWEAR, and the theory upon which it is constructed, thé 4 any |. article of clothing has ever received. Over eleven hun- dred physicians, representing every state and territory in the Union, have united in testifying to the sanitary excellence of the HARDERFOLD system of under- clothing. Two or more thin fabrics are lighter, warn er, and in ey ery way better than heavy single fabrics. HARDERFOLD FABRIC CO., Troy, N.Y. Send for Illustrated Pamphlet. xiv | RECREATION. MENNEN’S BORATED TALCUM Toilet Powder Approved by Highest Medical Authorities and Nurses as a perfect Sanitary Toilet preparation for infants and adults. WRITE FOR FREE SAMPLE (Name RECREATION.) Get MENNEN’S (the only genuine) REFUSE ALL OTHER POWDERS, WHICH ARE LIABLE TO DO HARM. Positively relieves Prickly Heat, Perspiration, Nettle Rash, Chapped Skin, Sunburn, etc., etc. Banishes all odor. Removes Blotches, Pimples, and Tan. Makes the skin smooth and healthy. Delightful after shaving. Sold by druggists or mailed for 25 cents, to any address. GERHARD MENNEN CO., 500 Broad Street NEWARK, N. J. pee, & WAGSTAFF ° RECREATION XV WOODBURY’S FACIAL SOAP, FACIAL CREAM FACIAL POWDER and DENTAL CREAM THE GRANDEST TOILET COMBINATION KNOWN FOR THE SKIN, SCALP, COMPLEXION, and TEETH Manufactured by Dermatologist John H. Woodbury, who has had twenty-six years’ experience curing skin diseases and facial blemishes. The daily use of Wood- bury’s Facial Soap and Facial Cream will eradicate all oiliness and other imperfections of the skin, and render the complexion clear, soft, and beautiful. They are sold everywhere. DOCTORS recommend Wood- bury’s Facial Soap for washin infants, and for ladies’ all-aroun use it is matchless. WOODBURY’S FACIAL SOAP is antiseptic. AS WE NEVER KNOW when germs are around, the safe way is to use WOODBURY’S FACIAL SOAP whenever any washing is done. It is HARD, and one cake will outlast two ordinary cakes of soap. WOODBURY’S FACIAL SOAP is cleansing, healing, and refresh- “ASIAL ing | THEATRICAL PEOPLE find it excellent for washing off grease jp WH MOODE( SZ paint and make-up. PoR JOHN H. WOODBURY has had Soften; over 26 years’ practical experience offening. treating the complexion. Whitening and IF ANYBODY knows what is good for the skin, JOHN H. Beautifying the WOODBURY does. AND ~— FACIAL SOAP is an ideal sham- R d eventing an 00. AFTER A BATH with Facial Soap, nothing is so soothing, soft- ening, healing, and cooling to the skin as an application of WOOD- BURY’S FACIAL CREAM. WOODBURY’S FACIAL CREAM contains no gum, oil, or # grease of any kind whatever. THE HANDS can be gloved im- & mediately after applying FACIAL CREAM; it is not in the least gummy or sticky. WOODBURY’S FACIAL CREAM will keep fresh and sweet indefinitely. WOODBURY’S FACIAL CREAM scented softener, healer, and beautifier. WOODBURY’S FACIAL CREAM is unequalled for freckles, sunburn, eczema, and all mild cutaneous affections. Woodbury’s Dental Cream is endorsed by the dental profession, is fragrant, contains no grit to scratch the enamel off the teeth, and is put up in tubes, which makes it convenient to use at home or when travelling. Each tube will last from three to four months, is sold by all druggists and fancy goods dealers, or mailed on receipt of 25 cents. o Dr 70 cents we will mail you a sample f Remevingwrink! Sunburr and Tar is a blossom- For ro cents we will mail you a sample of either Woodbury’s Facial Soap or i Woodbury’s Facial Cream, with 132-page illustrated book on beauty, containing \n many valuable toilet hints and treat- ment for the skin, scalp, and complexion. G = seS2525e252¢525 ] FACIAL CREAM CAN BE freely used on the face and will absolutely not cause superfluous growth of hair. NOTHING so quickly removes freckles, tan, or sun- a as an application of WOODBURY’S FACIAL RE THE HANDS, face, and mouth should be washed with WOODBURY’S FACIAL SOAP affer exposure. For inflamed eyelids rub in a little WOODBURY’S FACIAL CREAM. It gives immediate relief. THE USE OF WOODBURY’S FACIAL CREAM will not only relieve the inflammation, but, if rubbed around the eyes, rub out the wrinkles. To sum all up, WOODBURY’S FACIAL SOAP and FACIAL CREAM are the grandest combination on earth. PURE, ANTISEPTIC, MEDICINAL, they cleanse, purify, beautify , refresh, "and preserve the Skin and Complexion of all humanity from the cradle up. The John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute was established twenty-six years ago, and is the largest establishment in the world for the treatment of skin diseases, facial blemishes, and featural deformities. Twenty- three skilled physicians are constantly em- ployed. Each is a specialist. Eczema, pimples, moles, and warts are successfully cured. Superfluous hair, freckles, and all blemishes removed permanently. Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, gout, and nervous diseases treated by Static Electricity without shock. Woodbury’s Facial Powder is harmless, con- tains nothing to irritate the skin, when used is invisible and will not cause blackheads, makes the Skin transparent, is recommended by the theat- rical profession, and sold by all dealers in toilet preparations, or mailed on receipt of 25 cents. e 252esSeSeseSeSeoeseSe5e26e5e25eSeSeSeSe5eS5e5e5er= 5) For 20 cents we will send you by mail a trial package of each of Woodbury’s « Facial Soap, Facial Cream, Facial Pow- n der, and Dental Cream, with illustrated book on beauty and how to improve the i complexion. 2S52e525eSe¢5eSeSe£ mee: G& John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute Offices for the cure of Skin and Nervous Diseases, the removal of Facial blemishes, and correction of any Irregularities of the Ears, Nose, Mouth, or Eyes. 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CEICS ICS ICS ICS ICS ICS ICS ICE ICICI S Ia) ICS ICS ICS CSIC ICE ICE ICE ICE ICE CeCe CSCIC SCS ICE ICS ICs CSCS ICE ICS ICS ICS ICS ICS ICS IICE ICS IICS ICS IICS CECE ICSC SIC: 1D) . wi) I JUMPE REFORE “THE RECREATION. Volume VII. SEPTEMBER, 1897. Number 3. G, 0. SHIELDS (COQUINA), Editor and Manager. Pe Veer ee DREN EE ea TVi UN EE, YE. Ifo Be DINENTT ay (Coie; FSe\ Vannes Guiness What vivid recollections will at times roll in upon us—even of the days (or nights) when we used to steal our neighbors’ apples! To-night there appears before my eyes the vision of my first bear. It seems as if thetragedy might have happened but yesterday, instead of many years ago. I was up in the Northwest territory, and winter was close at hand. I had 4 Intille moemer anc ii@ianecl Wie! ac quaintance of 2 men who had none. They were Ai bear hunters, while I was a tenderfoot; so of course I had to be initiated. They told me all kinds of stories, some of which fairly set me wild. The result was I put in my money and we went into the Rockies, in British Co- lumbia, to hunt bear. When we got to the trapping ground we put up our shack and then proceeded to build dead-falls for the next spring. By do- ing this in the fall, the men said that by the time spring came all the scent of our bodies would be gone; so it would be far easier to catch His Royal Highness than if the dead-falls were fresh made. The talk of each evening was, of course, about bear, and what we would do when we met one. The “ old hunt- ers” told me, many times over, that they could hit a bear in the eye, when he was on the charge. Our battery consisted of 2 45-75- 350 Winchester rifles, belonging to 171 the “old hunters’ while I had a 44- 40-200 Winchester. This they called the “pop-gun”; but it made them pop in a way they did not like, one day. Down below where we _ were camped, about 4 miles, there was an old bear hunter by the name of Aleck. His other name I never knew, for he would never tell it. He was either English or Scotch, and was a gentle- man. I often thought that at some time he must have handled consider- able money; that he had lost it and had then taken up a hunter’s life. One thing certain: he knew what he was about when face to face with “ Old Ephraim.” Nearly every night, just before going to bed, I was cautioned that if we ever saw a bear I must not shoot at him with that “ pop-gun.” I had asked Old Aleck’s opinion of the 44; but he would never give it. My mind was made up that, come what would, if I ever saw a bear, no matter what part—if only the tail—I was go- ing to have the first shot. I looked at it in this light; that if the other 2 could hit a bear in the eye while charging, they were in no danger. One morning we were going out to build a dead-fall. It had snowed about 2 inches during the night and we struck the fresh trail of Old Ephraim. I asked the other men what we should do. After a little talk we decided to follow it up. As we went along my faith was a little shaken in my pards. iz If they were bear hunters why did they want to discuss a subject that we came into the woods to do—z.e. kill bears. Why not start on the trail as soon as found? That’s what I kept thinking to myself, as we went along. The bear led us a fine chase, up the side of a steep hill. Suddenly my pards stopped. We had found the bear. He was standing across the thal right side to us) Weady tinned toward us, nose slightly up in the air as if smelling us. I looked at my pards, and they were as white as the snow around us. ‘There and then it went through my mind that they knew mearly as much about Old Ephraim as It aie, As for myself, well, I felt queer. My flesh seemed full of pins and nee- dles. My blood ran cold. My heart seemed to stop beating. Of one thing I am certain. If I had not shut my mouth, like a No. 6 Newhouse steel trap, my heart would sure have jumped out; but as I-kept my face closed my heart tried to beat its way out, by way of my ribs. Of course you all know how quick a thought flies. On sizing up my pards up went the pop-gun and “pop” she went. So did I. I fired a snap shot for Old Ephraim’s eye and never waited to see the result. I knew I could outrun either of the other men; Aol hi nee, age Ghhtieremee Way could hit him in the eye, while charg- ing. When I started on my 2 mile a min- ute gait, I heard the sound of hasty footsteps behind me, accompanied by a terrible string of oaths. Something sounded like “ Hold on there!” But it made no difference in my gait. I was playing “ Home, Sweet Home” with my feet. How true that old song seemed just then—* There’s no place like home.” In the space of but a few seconds there was no sound to be heard, save the fall of my feet, as 1 chased them down the hill side, and the thumping of my heart against my ribs as if say- pe, Ibi Oe, Iioiay,” LAG ORLA ALTON: On reaching the shack I went in, without knocking, sat down on the lower bunk and then sized up the win- .dow opposite, and the large chimney on my right, with its smoking black log, to be sure which way would make the best back door if Old Ephraim came in at the front door. Suddenly I heard the fall of feet, outside, and in came the door, hinges and all, my pards tumbling over each other, to get in first. Scared as I was it made me smile. Well, after a bit things quieted down. I wanted the men to come down to Old Aleck’s with me, but they would not do it; so I went alone. As soon as I told the old man he put on a well worn belt, filled with 45-70- 405 cartridges, and reaching up took down a 45 Sharp’s rifle. His every ac- tion meant business. He never spoke a word but we started for our shack. On reaching there it was too late to go up the hill that day, so Old Aleck listened to the tale of the bear hunt, at - the end of which, if he didn’t give my pards fits—oh no! Then I give it up. The next morning we followed my eeu ho) ware Inui, As Ome ollace wre found a pile of dead-falls as high as my breast. My trail showed I had not gone around or climbed over, as the soft snow on the top had not been touched. Therefore I had jumped it. I don’t remember much about the down trip. Of course I was not scared. J was only in a hurry to get home, for fear the bread might spoil. Then, to cap it all,on reaching” the spot there was Old Ephraim. He had never followed us one step. The bul- let had hit him square in the eye. Old Aleck looked at me and said, “My boy, take my advice, and in future always see where your bullet goes, before you run.” And I have ever since followed his advice. It would be good advice for some other ‘‘ hunters ” to follow, too. After getting the meat and hide home, I divided the grub with my pards, took up my residence with Old Aleck, and we got several bear, the following spring. AMATEUR PHOTO BY F, E. MATTHEWSON. THE CAPTAIN OF THE LIBBIE. Awarded Fifteenth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Mi | jac get er gun cus dressed for ou-lor ft, fh fe Kavcker boc hers contig {0 her knees, I] the vablits hicle at home, for they dow dave to roa, Aral the partridges rst high among The trees, hen ana gets her gun (when she fas aim and shots you ca bet your hit year’ Af «Thi thre neti ig foc ri nt real Shen; And the vty she bags th ie 818i a et i, For fe gl he aug onus bors on il; This i pu. Whenshe at ato, st a sve as yo were born ‘We will gamble Tat of game she TT hve no lack, nd the binds wil rue the day that Dina be aved tel ye While we men wil Tomage fy wien Se gets bao, 0 Diana and jer qu. WOURIKGS Ole INSUe, ~ SWWGENIE Editor RECREATION: You are after hogs. So am I, when such a picture as this comes before me. One hundred and thirty-three king fish, arranged for their post mortem photograph, in such a delicate, feminine manner! The fellow in the fore-ground, with no chin, whose bullet head is covered by a yachtsman’s cap, I will wager sug- gested the unsportsmanlike arrangement of the fish. He looks to be that kind. Note the “‘ smiling josey,’ with spraddled legs, near the port main shrouds—the only other man wearing a cap. Is he a sports- man? Well I guess ~ nit A sportsman was never known to go fishing and bring home his pants with the crease down the front still intact! The old gentleman who finds it necessary to steady himself by the main halliards, is all right. He doesn’t pretend to be a sports- man and doesn’t know any of the unwritten laws of sportsmanship. He is a jolly good fellow and undoubtedly furnished first class beer, for this trip, and got away with his full share. The belted gentleman, in white flannels and straw hat, looks as if he should know better, and I believe he does; but has made up his mind to brazen it out for the benefit of the no chinned chap beside him, to whom he probably owes a poker debt. {? ETS The one man who knows he has run into a bum crowd, and is heartily ashamed of them and of himself, but is honorable enough to take his share of the blame in a sportsmanlike manner, with the mental reservation that it shall never happen again, is the honest old soul to the right of the smiling josey. Shame is sticking out all over him; and the boys who run the boat are none too proud of their. party. Let me suggest to these men that if they will separately take a small boat, with an oarsman, arm themselves with a pair of light grains, each, and row over the king fish grounds endeavoring to spear or. technically, strike the king fish, they will get about 1,800 per cent. more fun out of the day’s sport, kill fewer fish and will be thought of a great deal more kindly by theit friends. There are a lot of people in this world to whom success means quan- titv, not quality. I am familiar with this fish, and with all kinds of Florida fishing, and it sickens mie to see stich a brazen exposure, of such damnably hoggish waste of time and of good fish. You have my permission to re- fer to me any one desiring to take excep- tion to my language. | eR DRI Bab Omaha, Neb. FON ENOMDIUINLIN TAUOUR SIS IEAM ETC ITSCILIEY. J. F. GORDON. After much planning to get away from business, we, Al., Rex., Harry and I, finally decided on a date for a horse-back trip from M , N. Y., to Lackawaxen, up the Dela- ware river. We started late in the after- noon, going through Otisville and over the mountain, from which a good view of the Erie R.R.’s stone crusher, and a little far- ther down the road, a grand view of the surrounding mountains and valleys is ob- tained. This bit of scenery, as viewed from the window of a rapidly moving passenger coach, although fine, is but a taste as com- 150 feet below; and above, for almost the same distance, tons upon tons of rock over- hang. The canal is so directly beneath that a hat could be tossed into it, and Harry CAS? A GiOMe ie Olle TMOG wae wryer, We were afterward told that when the road was first proposed, a2 great Tmany |people doubted whether it could be built and whether, in the springtime, it would not slide down the mountain; but the road is Sell tmence: The game preserve of the McKenzie es- tate is near here. On reaching it we dis- EN ROUTE. pared with that obtained from the saddle, with time to stop and enjoy it fully. Con- tinuing we wound down the mountain, through Cuddebackville. What a road for bicyclists!) Hor. mileswit smas mo Marceramd smooth as a floor, with no “hills as are hills.” Passing the Standard Oil Co.’s pumping station, from which oil is forced over the mountain, we pushed on to Port Jervis, where we arrived just at dusk. Early next morning we were off by way of the Hawk’s-nest road which, in its way, is extremely interesting. It is built on the side of the mountain, which, at the highest point, is perpendicular. The road over- looks a narrow valley in which are the Erie R.R., the river and the D. & H. canal. The river and canal are, we judged, about 176 mounted and, looking through the fence, counted 17 elk—2 of which were bulls, with massive antlers. Either pair would be fine to have around, not only as an orna- ment, but useful for cherry picking or as a fire escape. In another part was a species of foreign deer which none of us could identify, and there was no one about to tell us. They were entirely different from the American deer and were very beautiful. After a dinner at Barryville, which is just across the river from the well known resort, Shohola Glen, we made for the Minisink battle ground. Our route took us through the woods over one of those delightful roads full of rocks, stumps, overhanging branches, etc: Here we flushed a pair of ruffed grouse, which, by the way, were the ANTACTOMN HORSEBACK TRIP, only wild game we saw on the trip. Ob- taining our final directions from 2 quarry- men working nearby, we rode through a pasture lot, up through the woods and on to the battle ground. The spot, on which the last and most bloody part of the struggle occurred is the top of the mountain, quite level, about an acre in extent and commands a beau- tiful view of the surrounding country. We found Hospital Rock and traces of the old fortification. Down the mountain from here is a dam in the river, the water thus stored being used HOMIce@mEneNcaialamilene, foo, titel eanial crosses the river, and, taking the tow-path, we crossed over into Lackawaxen. Al. re- ceiving an expected telegram, we resumed the tow-path for Barryville where we spent the night. On entering the village we overtook a fine, sleek pair of tow-mules. They had heard our clatter in the rear and, not be- ing able to see us (having closed bridles) they took fright and one of them prepared to defend himself. Rex. and Al. were in tnemlerad and ot by) all right, butvat that 177 instant a pair of hoofs and a whiffle-tree shot out and Harry and I had business right where we were. Here I could lie a little, but speaking with due regard for the truth, I counted 27 mule feet 1n the air at one time, all operated by the same mule, to say nothing of double trees, whiffle- trees, chains, ropes, tug straps, etc. Con- cluding we were stalled indefinitely, Rex and Al. bade us good night; but noticing that the tow line lay on the ground we waited an opening and shot over between the canal and the other mule. The last we saw of his kicklets he was still “ fanning space.” Early next morning we were on the tow- path again for home. We found the boat- men very good natured and obliging and exchanged a great deal of good natured chaff with them. Passing was sometimes quite difficult, but at such times they would cheerfully stop the teams to let us by. Our trip ended all too soon, and reaching M we separated, all wishing we were just start- ing instead of returning. In the 2 days we travelled 90 miles and hope to travel many more together. ae AMATEUR PHOTO BY MRS. MYRA A. WIGGINS. THE HUNTER’S PAUSE. Joint Winner of First Prize in Recreation’s Second Annual Photo Competition. WWASUMINe, ZMINID) SOGILILOW IFBIN(Clal In this plate are shown 2 species of fishes which are not only of interest to the com- mercial fishermen, but to the angler as well. The Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens), often called the Ring Perch, from the dark bars CrOSsiaS Tne lOchy 1S Ome OH wae wMO©Sic abundant and best known of the smaller food fishes. It is found in fresh water lakes and streams throughout the Eastern United States, from Nova Scotia and the Great Lakes Southward to North Carolina and lowa and the Ohio. It is particularly. abundant in the coastwise streams and the Great Lakes, also in the small lakes of MAO On wae INGiwmdiemn Suaes. lin Wass oi Northern Indiana, and Northwestern Lowa, it 1S very. numerous. It reaches a length of a foot and a weight of over a pound. While it cannot rank as one of the great game fishes it is none the less popular on that account. It is always a source of delight to the children, and to ladies learning to fish, and even with many men. Many an expert angler does not refuse to fill his creel with yellow perch when better fish fail him. The yellow perch is a vigorous biter and fights Well, 1Or 2 Inle walle. Wloreower i is 2, most delicious pan fish, if you know how to prepare it. The other species is the White Pereh (Morone americana), a fish found abundant- ly along our Atlantic coast, from New England to Florida, ascending all coast- wise Streams. This fish reaches a length of a foot or less, and is easily caught on the hook, with any kind of bait. It is most abundant in the tidewater portions of the rivers and always bites best on the flood tide, slit is) a goodsi@odl isi. bUtminsn chien 178 value lies in that it can always be caught, whether other fishes bite or not. AMATEUR PHOTO BY SAM’L RANDALL. TWO COONS AND THE DOG THAT TREED THEM. - Highly Commended in RECREATION’S Second Annual Photo Competition. You can get a gun, a fishing rod, a reel, a camera, a sleeping bag, a watch or a bi- cycle for nothing. Full particulars on page xl viii. of this issue. A North Carolina newspaper has this local item:— “As Colonel Williams was driving home yesterday, lightning struck his wagon and completely demolished a 4 gallon demijohn of fine whiskey. The Colonel has the sym- pathy of the community.’—Atlanta Con- stitution. ii OPENING OF R. B. ‘¢ She paints with white and red the moors, To draw the nations out of doors.”’ —EMERSON. In autumn it seems as if Nature had de- signed that man should be constrained to go to the fields or the woods. Certain it 1s at this season she bedecks herself in her most attractive garb—royal purple, scarlet and gold; and indifferent indeed is he who can withstand her charms. Earth and sky are mellow with ripeness; the very air sparkles; while tree and bush and shrub seem striving to outdo each other in showering down their golden harvest. Simply to be abroad at such a time is a pleasure indeed; but to the sportsman this time brings other joys as well. It is then the ruffed grouse, king of game birds, throws down the gauntlet to the gunner, challenging him, with startling whir of wing, to atrial of skill and endurance; toa test of woodcraft. To outwit the wily bird is not always an easy task. The ruffed grouse, or partridge, as he is often called, is strong and swift of wing. In spite of his pinions being com- paratively small, he is a marvellously rapid flyer; and the whirlwind of leaves where he is flushed, bears testimony that no lack of energy is back of his beating wings. On rising from the ground, the flight of the grouse is generally straight for the tree- tops. Through and among them, aftef hav- ing gained sufficient headway, he goes, sail- ing and twisting, tipping and tilting, in an astonishing manner, until at length, his fright in a measure abating, he settles into some thick evergreen, or on the earth again. During this first upward rush is, in my opinion, the time to shoot. To be sure, there is the startling roar of wings to un- nerve one, but this nervousness is over- come in time, and only adds to the zest of the moment. Another peculiarity in the flight of this bird is observed later in the season, when the first snow is at hand, and when, from having been hunted, he is wild and sus- picious. At such times he will often perch high in some lofty evergreen, at the head of a ravine, and on the approach oi the hunter, will_-launch forth from his watch- tower with a long, downward dive, thus al- most instantly acquiring an enormous ve- locity. It is not, however, the vagaries of flight alone that make the grouse so diff- cult to shoot; for his favorite haunts are in the densest and most inaccessible woods, and though naturally somewhat stupid, on acquaintance with man he becomes shy and suspicious. The nature and habitat of this bird are a 29/9) EE SAS ON. BUCKHAM. study worth the attention of every sports- man. In fact, he must, if he would meet with success, apply himself to the close ob- servation of his ways, preserving in mem- ory each incident remarked, no matter of what seeming insignificance. In this way the huntsman will become familiar with his habits, and his cunning will be easy to master. From many a covert that would yield naught but disappointment to the tyro, the observant gunner will gather a good bag. The time of the white and red moors of the poet is now at hand. Anxiously has the sportsman been awaiting its coming. Long has he watched for the forest to again float on the breeze its gaudy-colored ensign. May his patience be rewarded! May he fare as well as I did, some years ago! That hunt is still fresh in my memory. For a month or more, my brother Joel and I had been uneasily waiting for cool weather and the opening of the season, to try our luck once more with the grouse. In every conceivable way we had been whiling the time—polishing our guns again and again, until they fairly shone; school- ing and encouraging Ounm dogs 4. Diaek cocker spaniel; and discussing the haunts and the peculiarities of our favorite bird. Our plan was to open the campaign back among the mountains, where, we had heard, the grouse were unusually plentiful. The day came at last, and in the early morning we were far on our way and well up in the thick evergreen forests. Anyone whose knowledge of the woods has been gained solely from suburban woodlands, can hardly conceive of the grandeur of primitive forests. Beneath one’s feet is the brown woodland carpet— leaves of evergreens that have fallen year after year, interwoven with mosses and lichens—soiter and thicker than any of man’s devising, and much less noisy. Above are the giant firs and spruces. The solemn, peaceful stillness makes it seem like consecrated ground. This is the stronghold of the grouse, and with feelings akin to awe we reached the depth of the woods. Hardly a sound was heard, save the ceaseless soughing of the wind in the treetops. “ Not a vestige of life is here,’ one would have said. Our dog, however, was of a contrary mind. The silence was quickly broken by the ring of his cheery bark and the boom and whir of wings. lf there is anyone who is unable to com- prehend what pleasure the gunner gets from his sport; if any man fails to see how genuine amusement can be gained from 180 tangle and thicket, let him place himself in such a position. His scepticism will van- ish and he will become an enthusiast on the spot; possibly, dashing about in senseless frenzy of excitement. At least, such has again and again been the fate of the scoffer. The woods rang with the reports of our guns, and with hearty shouts of triumph at some exceptional success. Even the grim and gnarled trees seemed to join in our sport, echoing and re-echoing to one ari- other, as if in encouraging applause. On we followed, in the wake of the dog, ac- cepting without question his course; nor did we have reason to complain. Though he led through swamps and thickets, it was RA CKIZA THON: to bring us always to the hiding places of the birds. While the sun rose high and sank again, our hunt continued. Grouse were on every side; not singly or by 2’s and 3's, but in coveys, leading us on with barely time to stop or to rest. At length the sinking sun admonished us to stop. Not until then did we sit down to count our spoils. What a day we had! What a bag we made! Such gala days have seldom fallen to my lot. Truly, the first of the season is the best; and well it is the opening day should long be cherished as a just reward to the conscientious sportsman, for ‘his faithful waiting through the close season. AMATEUR PHOTO BY B. J. WARREN, AN EARLY BREAKFAST. Awarded Twenty-fourth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. Teacher—Why did Delilah cut all the hair from Samson’s head before she pro- ceeded to his undoing? Tommy—So she could snatch him bald- headed better.—Richmond Dispatch. AMATEUR PHOTO BY W. L. RATHBONE. IN TROUBLE. Awarded Twenty-third Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. AMATEUR PHOTO BY E. V. R. THAYER. A JUNE AFTERNOON. Awarded Twenty-seventh Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. 18r Je. (GM Cilia, KONG IO WII ak JA SIBOVUIEL, MiSs C€: If we do not live in Chicago, New York ot Boston, there is just as much wheeling enthusiasm to the square inch in our little town as in any of those cities; and there are any number of bright girls who can IDeaie ave roll: aiacl inemmnis, Or dO 2 Ceagsiry without wilting like frosted flowers. Al- though we can boast no fine parks, there are good roads, and high hills that one may descend like an avalanche, with the exhila- rating risk of breaking one’s neck before reaching the bottom. Nearly all the girls have wheels, and ride them, gracefully or awkwardly, according to the girl. What a difference there is! Some ride as if trying to hit their chins with their knees, atevery revolution of the crank, while others glide along with scarcely any apparent pedal motion. Awkwardness does not seem to detract from the enjoyment; so what matter? Now, we wanted to have a race, but not a public one. “ Where can we go? ”” was asked and discussed, as only a score of girls’ tongues can discuss an interesting question. eit ube, his beautiful drive,” it would be! ” “ Propose a trip to the moon,” a sarcastic listener. “Or a road built by ourselves,” posed another. “ Well, girls,” I interposed, “‘ why not ask Mr. Canning? He’s not an ogre.” 7 Weity im@are tt @mecl a llayielomne eine ' He’s a crusty old bachelor.” “ He has that reputation, because he pays no attention to ladies; but he may be diffi- Canning would only let us use said one, ** how lovely suggested pro- dent.” “ Diffident! A millionaire diffident! ” ~ Well,” I persisted, ~ it's the only place for a race, and we shall have to give up the scheme altogether, Of ask Wie Cannes Who will do “it? ‘ S IWNot Ih nesonaded emphatically from all sides. * Then I shall, myself,” 1 declared. “Olive Dawes!” exclaimed one; “ you won't dare to beard that old bachelor in loli Gera” “No, but I dare beard him in his hand- some house; and be delighted to get inside of it, too. Besides, he is not so terribly old —-not more than 40, and some men are just lovely at that age.” Mr. Canning is the wealthiest man of our town, and his residence is elegance itself, with a charming shaded drive all around it. On that charming shaded drive we wanted to have our race; but of course the owner’s permission must be asked. It did require some confidence and self-assurance to ask H. 182 THAYER. it; but 1 put on a bold tace, and) said 1 would go if one of the other girls would go, too. “ Tll do it,” was the prompt reply, from Patty Armstrong. ~ Very well,’ I replied, not greatly de- lighted; for we thought Patty an insignifi- cant little thing, who had reason to feel flat- tered with any notice we took of her. She had a deprecatiny air, as if apologizing for the liberty of existing. However, that very afternoon, arrayed in our best and gayest, we called on Mr. Can- ning. We were shown into a room, the richness of which surpassed even my ex- pectations. I looked at Patty, supposing she would be completely overcome by such magnificence; but she appeared as cool and calm as 1f she had been used to such things ali her life: Mr. Canning was gallantry itself. I felta little nervous when he came in, but he was so polite 1 made my request without any hesitation. He granted it so cordially and pleadsamtlyseal exclaimed, gushingly: “I think you are splendid! ” He looked amused, and thanked me. Then he said he would give the winner of the race a prize and a banquet, in his large dining-hall. ‘* Shall you both be contestants? ” quired. > linet, “replied: “T will,’ Patty said, to my amazement. The idea of that little washed-out creature trying to beat 20 wide-awake girls! Mr. Canning regarded her in the most benign manner. ‘ I wish you success, Miss Armstrong,” Ine Saul, with unnecessary em- phasis, it seemed to me; “and if I professed to judge faces, I would predict you will win the race.” He evidently meant it, too. After this the girls were in a constant state of excitement; practising on their bi- cycles, and riding at break-neck speed—all except Patty, who did not ride much oftener than usual. “Why don’t you practise fast riding?” I asked. “TIT don’t want to waste all my strength beforehand,” she replied. ‘‘ She’s wise,” one of the girls scoffingly remarked. ‘‘ She'll need all the strength she has to win the race.” The eventful day came, and oh, how ex- cited we all were! There were 20 riders, all but poor Patty dressed in new bicycle suits that were gay and becoming. I always thought a horse race a splendid sight, but this was prettier. Such bright, expectant faces and flashing eyes; such animated gestures and laughing threats! At the signal, off they started, flushed he in- TELL Re VAT SC a OER and eager; well together, with Patty de- cidedly in the rear. “The silly little thing!’’ some one near me exclaimed. ‘* What did she ride for?” “She may win yet,’ answered another voice. ‘‘ Patty Armstrong is not the fool you think her.” We all laughed. Now they had nearly finished the course. Suddenly, little Miss Armstrong threw herself forward, in gen- uine racing style, made a grand spurt and, shooting ahead of them all, reached the goal, breathless, but eager. Pinan uuEtan splendid! ~ splen- didly arose the cheers’ from the “littie group of spectators. Poor, insignificant Patty was queen of the day. As for Mr. THE WOODS. 183 Canning, he acted like an overgrown boy; shouting, clapping his hands, and tossing up his hat in wild enthusiasm. Then he sprang forward to the triumphant girl, offered her his arm and led her to the house, into the banquet-hall. He seat- ed her in the victors chair—a bower of roses, Patty did not have a deprecating expres- sion then. Her eyes shone and her cheeks outrivalled the roses she crushed at every movement. Now it was different. We no longer felt we were condescending to no- tice her, but were glad of her attention. That day Patty Armstrong won not only the race, but our most distinguished citi- zen as well. COPYRIGHT, 1897, BY WRIGHT & CARLIN. ‘ANOTHER OF MY POSES.” See page 89, August RECREATION. iE aMUSIC (Or ratte OO Ds. J. D. CRAWFORD, JR. There’s something in the wild wind, sweeping o’er the hill, Or in a coyote’s medley, to make one’s whole soul thrill; Or at your camp in autumn, comes a feeling that is strange, When you hear a bull elk’s bugle notes, far up the mountain range. There’s something in the swish of the water flowing by That makes a sportsman wish he wasn’t born to die. This something’s in all Nature if we may only hear, ’Tis music sweet, ’tis music grand, who'll lend a listening ear? MOUNTAIN SHEEP (OV/S MONTANA). PERO S. UN Vit NOG Grn: MARGUERITE TRACY. The growing light of the harvest moon Follows the lingering twilight soon, Merrily over the waters blue Soundeth a yodle la—la—e—hoo! Laughing and calling a merry clan, Laughing and calling as light hearts can, Gathers together the whole dear crew Summoned by la—e—la la—e—la la—e—hoo! Out through the dusk where letters hide, Stealing the fairest of all, they glide; Is there a straggler? Call her—do—, Soft and low—la—la—e—hoo! Back to the fountain’s rippling light, Lingering there till the dusky night Scatters them home thro’ the falling dew, Calling and answering la—e—hoo! Over the water’s glistening play, Over the shadowy, darkening way, Floateth and echoeth faint but true, La—e—la la—e—la—e—hoo! 185 Se = SS RUFFED GROUSE (BONASA UMBELLUS). RUPEE DSCROUSE ANDF WOODCOCK. U. Toward the close of last August, a friend and I decided on a day after woodcock. The place we fixed on is known as Weaver's swamp, in the Southern part of Columbia county, New York. We had selected this locality because the dry weather had driven the birds from the smaller marshes. Here were springs and streams. The day of our hunt was hot; such a day as fairly curls one’s gun barrels, and gives high pressure indeed to the powder. Our guns were Bakers; mine a 12 gauge, a trifle over 7 pounds in weight. Poor Jim took a heavy 10 gauge duck gun. Hurriedly pick- ing up the case in the dark, he did not discover his mistake until the hunting grounds were reached. His shells, he said, were loaded with 5% drams of powder and 134 ounces of shot. After hearing the Ist discharge, I took it he meant pounds in- stead of drams and ounces. We arrived at the swamp just as it was light enough to tell the rich black mud from the heaps of decayed leaves. After putting the horse in a neighboring barn, we started to hunt, but as it was too dark to make out anything in the bushes, we sat down. That is, we intended to sit on a log, but it proved to be only a dark shadow over a Streak of the softest mud I ever sat down in. We then got out of the bushes and held down a rail fence until sunrise. A walk of 1I5 minutes in the alders brought us to solid ground. As we had been wading in muck up to our knees, our faces and hands covered with mos- quitoes, this was some relief. The brush was almost impassable, but we worked around and sent the dog through. Follow- ing his movements among the bushes, we secon saw him crouch. At the command, “Go on,” he took a step, and away went a bird. I let go an ounce of Io's, propelled by 234 drams of nitro, while Jim turned his duck gun loose. The result was what might have been expected. The dog brought in a mouthful ot feathers with a few fragments of skin and bones clinging to them. “ Robin,” I murmured. “Holy smoke, no! I’m sure it was a woodcock,” said Jim. There the argument ended, for it couldn’t be proven either way. The dog again stopped a short distance ahead, by an old log on a knoll covered with ferns. We advanced, and 2 birds flushed. As is usually the case, we fired at the same one, the 2d getting away; then followed a wade through mud knee deep for half an hour, with a result of 7 more wood- cock. We were now at the North side of the 189 B. alders, near a huckleberry field. Of all things that tempt ruffed grouse, a huckle- berry field stands first. Before we were over the fence, the dog came to a stand. The click of safeties, or the sharp “ go on,” started a dozen birds, which scattered in all directions. I missed my Ist, but redeemed myself by grassing 2 with my left. Jim brought down 2, the 2d with a broken wing. This one started toward the swamp, he in hot pursuit with an empty gun. As I expected, he had not gone a dozen steps when up started 3 grouse with a flut- tering of wings that brought him to his senses. It was amusing to see him try to shoot with an empty gun, and then to hear him cuss because it would not go off. He joined in the laugh, remarking it was a mighty lucky thing for the birds. The dog having laid the dead grouse at my feet, I took no further notice of him while talking to Jim. When we were ready to move on, he was not in sight. A hasty search failing to reveal him, we walked on toward the alders, in the direction the wounded bird had gone. We found the dog a few rods away, crouching in the rank growth; but a walk all around him failed to show what he was pointing. A closer search revealed a small hole almost under the dog’s nose. Jim, in rather a reckless way, reached in his hand, and drew out the lost grouse, dead. The next move was to look up the rest of the covey. Several had swung around teward a knoll dotted with bushes. Here the dog pointed. We advanced slowly and had almost reached the pointing dog, when, with a great flutter, a single grouse rose— an old bird. He twisted and dodged in a way that showed he was familiar with what was coming. “ Boom—bom,” then 2 spite- ful “ cracks” from the nitro powder, but they served only to hasten his departure. The setter started ahead at the reports, utterly disregarding my “ come in, sir.” At his second jump, up rose a whole covey of young grouse. The old bird cer- tainly had a head on him that would have done credit to a larger body. Many sea- sons devoted to the art of escaping shot guns, served his family well. How nicely he had calculated! Every young bird was safe in the thick alders before fresh shells were in our guns. There we stood trying to force cartridges into the chambers base first, or, jamming them, concluded they were swollen, and tried others. Who has not been there? Do not smile, old veteran. This was not the first covey of grouse James and I ever pointed a gun at. On the contrary, we have hunted these 1go sly birds under almost all conditions; but this was our first hunt for nearly a year. Then, too, a big covey of ruffed grouse creates a little excitement in almost any one’s system. It was now II o'clock, and so hot our clothing was wet through with perspira- tion. Seeking the shade of a spreading hickory, we rested and ate our lunch. After an hour or so, the hunter’s instinct began to assert itself again. This feeling was increased by the sound of muffled drumming, coming from the edge of the field under the alders. When within 4o yards of the swamp, a young cock strutted up and down the fence that separated the field and marsh. The dog was sent ahead. As we expected, the bird flew directly up- ward. Jim sent a load of 8’s into the air, doing no damage, and as the bird was nearly out of range, I dropped him. This was where the covey of young birds had been flushed. The dog got up 2 more RECKEA TTON. in retrieving my bird, which shows how grouse will return to a certain spot. We now tried the marsh again, wading about for some hours. Several woodcocks were flushed, and a fair number of them killed. As we came out into the field, where our horse had been left, the lengthening shadows told that our day’s sport was at an end. When the wagon was reached, eur coat pockets were examined, ~ Phe count showed 13 grouse and 9 woodcock. Not much of a bag, perhaps, if one judges by numbers, but we were well satisfied. We had had a day of royal sport, and the birds that were left have furnished us many a good time since. Give me a good companion, a fair num- ber of birds, and a well-broken dog, and my mind is at peace with the world. I can then, for the time being, forgive the man whose bull chased me out of a field wherein lived 40 woodchucks, with such haste that in climbing the fence I broke my rifle. QUOI. ALAS IKCAIN) EXPLORING EXPEDITION.—CANOEING ON Ie Ske aa Ny A. J. STONE. As I have heretofore referred but briefly to the difficulties of navigating the Stick- een, I will here describe one of our experi- ences, in our first attempt to get up that river. There were 4 of us in the party, Ed, a white settler, with his Indian wife, and I. Our boat was a flat bottomed, sharp point- ed scow, well built, but too heavily laden for the strength of the oarsmen. We had been working very hard to make an aver- age of 7 miles a day. The lower Stickeen is very wide, and, in many places, divided into numerous currents and_ separate streams by long, narrow, wooded islands. As we had no pilot who knew the stream, we often took the wrong route and at- tempted channels that were simply impas- sable. We fought our way up until we gained a point almost opposite the Great glacier. Here we encountered a strip of water that flowed over a sand bar about 3 miles long, and that was so shallow we found we could wade it. Giant trees that had fallen and been brought down from above, were stranded here and there on this bar and gave us no end of trouble. We must either travel through this stretch or go a long way back and around; and the latter we declined to do. The wa- ter was so rapid we could neither row nor pole our boats through it; so 2 of us waded it the entire length of the bar. We were compelled to use the greatest precaution in order to keep moving, the swift current often proving almost too much for us. After using up the greater part of the afternoon at this work we finally landed at the head of a little island, piled high with drift wood, at its upper end. In a little eddy, behind a large drift, we halted for rest, about 100 yards from the main- land. To our left was the main body of the river, while just ahead of «as a heavy body of water left the main stream and poured over and down a side stream, through jagged rifts of lodged timbers. The cur- rent was simply frightful. There was no way around it. The river, to our left, was wide and rapid enough to prevent our crossing. Where the side stream separated from the main one, there seemed a ridge or crest which we thought might be pass- able. We tried it, but after a desperate ef- fort, lost control of our boat and after be- ing turned 2 or 3 times and driven back with fearful force, managed to regain the eddy. The river was rising rapidly and night coming on. Something must be done. The island was low, and liable to be submerged before morning, so we could not think of “WE AGAIN camping there. Stacking about half our supplies on top of the drift wood, so as to lighten our boat, we again started for the mainland, with a rush, and were again driven back. Then we unloaded more of our freight, and a third attempt proved successful, only after the most determined effort. Several times I thought we would fail, and several times it seemed we would sink in the boat, exhausted. When we finally landed we could barely crawl up the low, grass covered bank. But what about our supplies—our cam- eras, plates, guns, and provisions—back on the drift wood? The man we had with us, a brave man and a good canoeman, saw I was perplexed. We had over 300 feet of rope with us and he suggested that, after unloading the boat, he and I coil in the rope, make fast one end to the shore, let ourselves back to the island and leave Ed and the Indian woman to tow us in. We undertook this and down we went like a shot. We managed to make the proper landing, but by the time our stuff was loaded our rope had fouled under some drift wood, about half way, and could not be recovered. Taking my position in the bow I took in rope, hand over hand, until near where it was fast, when we were sud- STARTED FOR THE MAINLAND.” denly thrown from our course by the cur- rent; and had the rope not been cut, in- stantly, we would have capsized. When the rope parted we were driven violently down the side current but man- aged to land about a quarter of a mile be- low, on the mainland. Towing and brush- ing were then in order, to reach camp, which was accomplished at 3 o'clock the fellowing morning. All this time the mosquitoes fairly drove us crazy; and we were so fatigued we could not think of cooking a meal. There were some cold boiled beans in the kettle and we managed to make some tea. These comprised our repast after 14 hours’ exer- tion and excitement, and we went to sleep on the ground, with our heads under pieces of muslin to keep off mosquitoes. The next day we rested, fought mosqui- toes, and watched the drift wood disappear, at the point where our supplies had been stacked the evening before. I could relate many other incidents of the trip, equally hazardous, but will only say that to navigate the Stickeen requires the best of canoemen, and at least one who knows the river. It was after discovering these facts that I turned back to Fort Wran- gle and secured a complete Indian crew, who knew the stream, to take us up. Qt CACISUUNG 2. THAIRTUAIR. CMP, Vo Go INT, WW, Ss When Yellow Jack made his biennial] entry into New Orleans, the garrison of Jackson barracks retreated, in good order, and took up a position on Ship island. This was in 1870. The island is simply a bar, belonging to Mississippi; but, unlike other bars to which her faithful sons thirst for ad- mittance, this one is entirely surrounded by water. It is about 12 miles off Biloxi; laved on the South shore by the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, but only nalf washed by the muddy surge of Mississippi sound on the North. Here we arrived at midnight, and were welcomed by half the entire male popula- tion, to wit: the light-house keeper, who shone resplendent in a new wooden leg, the gift of a grateful country. The other half, a high-toned goat, deferred his part of the ceremony until the next morning. Then he appeared before the commanding officer, bowed gravely, and butted him off the plank walk leading across the sand. -His goatship at once retired, with dignified slowness, to his fastness at the other end of the island, and stayed there. Incited by the Doctor, who had been there before, we brought with us lots of hooks and lines and other things with which to lure the wary fish. There was lit- tle chance for angling on the South shore, but the suri was fine. So tempting was it, Lieutenant O’Bog declared he would “be Abe lent sonesihi ih ihe WO 2 lok OW 2 shwim.” However, when a swift and shin- ing shark rolled over on its side, and, with a bland smile, showed 6 rows of gleaming teeth, the Celt took water and swore he would “ bate the likes of that naygur wid a hook.” There was fishing to spare on the North shore, and the long pier jutting thence 4 of a mile, until it met clear water, was the daily resort of idle men in blue, eager for bites. Many a polished rod swung to shore the ‘shining perch. Dhiere were = lors on sheepshead, green trout, silverfish, and others that shall be nameless, because I do not know what they were. Sometimes we hooked a pompano, the pontiféx maximus of all flat fish. Now and then a shoal of redfish huddling shoreward, leaping and fleeing in terror from a pursuing porpoise, “would the multitudinous seas incarna- dine.” Sharks of every species pervaded the deep at times; and so the smaller iry did not fare so well. One scorching, nibble- less day, Mr. O’Bog’s “ naygur” was in- quisitive, regarding 6 pounds of salt pork, and was hauled ashore, to be despatched by the irate Celt. Then some one else be- came an object of envious interest by land- A. ing another kind of shark (one of the no name series), small, black and glossy, with upper part of snout corrugated, like the sole of a tennis shoe. The piéce de résistance of our feast of fish- ing came to the surface on a fine September day, when the wind was lively from the Northeast and the waves were turbulent. Not so rough, however, as to disturb nu- merous albatrosses that rode the waves like old caravels at anchor. The Doctor came up smiling, prophesying devil-fish. Sud- denly the albatrosses took to themselves wings; the already storm-tossed waters grew unduly vexed; while a line The O’ Bog had set for shark tautened—a splash, a snap, and back flew a part of the line against the pile to which it was attached. Close to the pier, careening swiftly by on the top of the waves, we saw a monstrously hideous thing! Before the Doctor could find breath enough to gasp, th- th- that’s one of ’em,” the thing disappeared. It was flat, diamond- shaped, like the mortar-board hats worn by students, and appeared 12 feet across. Its glistening back was dark, but as it swayed from side to side, like an overhand swimmer, its belly flashed white through the pale green waves. In front of its hid- eous head, moving back and forth and later- ally, was a pair of feelers, or tentacles, each about 4 yards long, resembling serpents. Close about its beaked mouth writhed and twisted a mass of smaller claws. Its huge round eyes, like a pair of gig-lamps, shone with glassy fierceness. There was no more fishing. Discussions were in order. At the mess that evening, when cigars had been lighted, the Doctor, with his usual air of having “been there before,” shied his castor into the arena. “You are of course aware gentlemen,” he began, “‘ we have to-day seen one of the great family of Mollusca, of the class ceph- alopoda, mis-called by the mariners of these waters, ‘ devil-fish.” The Doctor’s fine courtesy in assuming we knew what he was talking about, won from us a spontaneous burst of silence. “li 1 mayask you,.; he continued, to remember the oyster, which has formed a not unimportant part of this repast, and then to pass to the contemplation of the proportions of the monster that made away with Mr. O’Bog’s hook and line, you may form some idea of the extreme range in this “class of animals. = They. are imen- tioned by Aristotle, and, if I am not mis- taken, by the elder Pliny. Mr. Gosling, who is fresh from his books, will kindly correct me, if I misstate (subdued snore from Mr. G.). The specimen that appeared 192 CATCHING to you to-day was a cuttle-fish, of the order decapod, or having 10 arms.” (“ Bedad!” muttered The O’ Bog, who stood in awe of the Doctor, * now I know fy thim things is called tin tackles.’’) The Doctor, loftily ignoring the Celt’s existence, continued: ‘The octopod has, as you well know, but 8 short arms, branch- ing from the margin of its mouth, and is destitute of the longer tentacles you ob- served in the decapod. The latter is fre- quently seen in the waters of the Caribbean sea and the Mexican gulf. Some of the early Norse writers gave astonishing ac- counts of the colossal cephalopoda. You need not refer to the books. You have actually seen what they attempted to de- scribe. I am led to assure you, if the day is fair to-morrow, you may again see, over by Cat island, more than one of these huge creatures, sleeping on the water, as is their custom after a storm. Er-may I trouble VOU tora lets The next morning every one was earnest- ly looking Westward toward Cat island. On the surface of the water, now smooth and glassy, here bright with golden light, there darkened by the shadows of fleeting clouds, not the faintest sign of any living object could be seen. So those who had not yet breakfasted went back to their quarters, while others who had already had a bite threw out their lines and awaited nibbles. All of us thought unutterable things of the Doctor. There were no fish in the sea, apparently; but Antonio, skipper of the lit- tle felucca that brought us a semi-weekly mail, a Sicilian, explained, with a smile, “No leetle feesh-a. Alla same diablo feesh-a bime-bye.” This he accompanied with a graceful wave of a thin brown hand to the West; so we looked again. A soldier named Elliott, a quiet man with a marksman’s gray eye, said, in a calm voice, he could see some of them. Sure enough, not % a mile off, dark objects were floating on the water. We counted 13 huge creatures, like little isl- ands. - In a moment a boat was manned and put off, Elliott in the bow with a harpoon. An- tonio sprang to his craft and hoisted sail. Other enthusiastic fishermen leaped from the pier into the vessel, tumbling over each other as they reached the deck. The breeze was so faint the canvas hung flat, and the craft made little headway. By this time the pier was crowded and the shore was lined with excited spectators. The small boat with Elliott in its prow had such a start, and the oarsmen pulled so well, the felucca could not overtake it; but we came close enough to see Elliott standing with one foot resting on the gunwale, harpoon A LARTAR. 193 poised. The monsters still seemed to en- joy the sleep of the just. The little boat headed for the nearest and largest. When it appeared as if the dory would surely run against the creature, Elliott drove his weapon with mighty force into its back. For perhaps 5 seconds, the sea was lashed as if by a miniature tempest. The little craft was whirled and tossed like a chip. Now the felucca approached and made fast. The fury of the water gradually subsided; bubbles and eddies marked the surface; the harpoon line paid out across the gunwale with a whiz; and it was ap- parent the monster had sought the depths. The others had also disappeared. We began to move through the water at a rapid rate, Cat island to our right as we sped by. Our course was Southerly, and in front stretched the broad expanse whose limit was the Southern shore of the Carib- bean sea. Both vessels labored and plunged. The felucca was “ down by the head ” and listed toward the side on which the dory was lashed; while the dory’s stern stood up a little as her nose bent down. The harpoon- line was vertical and taut. This told us our submerged friend was striving to drag us under water. As he had already shown his ability to tow the felucca and her little con- sort, in spite of our efforts to put about, the possibility that he might corral us all in the coral halls of Davy Jones, was more exciting than agreeable. Then, too, the chance that he would reappear on the sur- face and woo us with his enveloping ten- tacles did not heighten our pleasure. To make matters worse, Antonio told us there was nothing to eat on board; and at the same time he plaintively pleaded the presence of certain provisions in his mail- contract, a violation of which would de- prive his “cambinettos”’ of their needed loaves and fishes. So, with much reluctance and a little hatchet, the bond of our attach- ment was cut. At once our headway dimin- ished as if an air-brake had been applied. Then the felucca, the dory now in tow, put about and stood for Ship island, far away to the Northeast, its white sands shimmer- ing in the light of the descending sun. When we stepped ashore, one of the first to greet us was the Doctor, who volun- teered to go with us next time to show us how to land a devil-fish. To which The O’ Bog, who had been with us and had done lots of work while remain- ing strangely silent, said: “‘ Ould Aiscu- laypious wud talk the tin tackles aff av the dekkypod and lave the divil harrumless an’ widout a leg to shtand on in the middle av the say; but he’ll not have the likes av me in the aujience afther the game he gev us lasht night.” AMATEUR PHOTO BY G. E. MOULTHROP. THE BATHERS. Awarded Eighteenth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. COPYRIGHT BY WRIGHT & CARLIN. ANTELOPE ON THEIR NATIVE HEATH. AMATEUR FLASHLIGHT PHOTO BY J. H. JONES. ALL AT HOME. Highly Commended by Judges in REcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. 104 A CANOE TRIP HMARRY Gold-bearing quartz was discovered in Northern Minnesota in the summer of 1893, though it was really known to a few hunters 20 years earlier. It was never fully investi- gated, owing to the lack of railway facili- ties, and to the country being broken by lakes and water-courses, so that getting in and out was accomplished with difficulty. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, many a hardy prospector traveled through the region North of Rainy lake, and washed “colors”? from pounded rock. The last discoveries were on the shore of Rainy lake and along Rainy Lake river, the Northern boundary of Minnesota. The only way to this new Eldorado was by a land-and-water route from Duluth, or a water route from the Lake of the Woods, up the Rainy river. As both ways were roundabout we decided, when the trip was planned, to make our way across from Fosston, Minnesota, to Rainy Lake city, and add the exploring of an undeveloped region to the pleasures of an outing. Early in the spring of 94, W. J. Hilligoss, a veteran cruiser of Northern Minnesota, Fred Ayers and I, left Fosston by team for Red lake, 65 miles distant. Red Lake Agency was reached the next day, just in time to get the Captain of the steamer to delay starting until we could arrange for canoes, guides, etc. With the assistance of the merchant at the Agency, who spoke Chippewa, we engaged 2 Indians to show us an old trail and portage from the head waters of the Tamarac to the Sturgeon. We bought a birch-bark canoe and some supplies, and loaded all on the steamer. A ride of 40 miles to the Northeast end of the lake brought us near the mouth of Tamarac river, where we were landed about midnight. We at once turned in and slept till sunrise. Our canoes were soon loaded for the long voyage. The canoe of the guides was made to carry all that could be put into it. They watched the loads, and as the pile in theirs grew larger, and the pile on shore dimin- ished, they showed such signs of displeasure we had to let them go; though when we came to load our canoe, and 3 of us got into it, we found it too heavily laden. The bank where we embarked sloped ab- ruptly into 15 or 20 feet of water, so it was with shaky feeling that we pushed off. No accident happened, however. We pad- dled steadily until about 3 p. m., when we stopped for lunch. Hungry enough we were. For 3 hours we had been looking for the dry landing place our guides kept telling us was just ahead, but finally getting disgusted with their idea of distance, we LO RAINY LAKE, SILVER. pushed our canoe to the dryest looking shore we could see. It may have been dry at one time, but now 2 feet of water covered it while dry grass, matted above, gave it the appearance of land. By hanging the tea-pot on a limb, and building a fire of grass and twigs, we soon had tea, which, with our cold meats and baker’s bread, made us forget we had had an unusually hard half-day’s work. The journey was continued until sun- down. Then, for want of a better place, we camped in a tamarac swamp and swung our hammocks to the trees. The next day at noon we reached the portage. Here our supplies were done up into packs, suitable for carrying on the back. We made one for each of the Ind- ians, who were under agreement to do all the packing. They sat by and watched us. When all was ready to make the start at the portage, they got up and walked back to their canoes and took the homeward route. The work before them was too much. We saw no more of them; but as they were to be paid when we reached the Sturgeon, we were not out anything. Their departure was not regretted, although we were at the beginning of a portage we knew nothing about. We began packing along the trail, over trees and stumps, through dense under- growth, and swampy places in which we sank to the knees at every step. Six trips were made, before sunset, to a point about a quarter of a mile from the starting place. ‘Here also we were obliged to swing our hammocks, as water stood all about. This being the second experience in fastening our hammocks, we missed some of the ex- citement of the night before, when Hilli- goss had stood up in his hammock, bal- ancing himself on one leg while pulling the boot off the other. You can imagine the result; no bucking broncho ever landed his rider in better style. The hard work of this part of the portage started the veteran out early next morning, along the trail, to find how far it was across to the Sturgeon, and in what condition the trail might be. In the meantime, the rest of us moved the supplies another notch along the route. About noon our friend re- turned with the information that it was 4% miles to the river, and that he had met some acquaintances, land hunters, who would help us. With 3 hardy fellows added to our party, we made good headway. Camp was pitched that night in 2 feet of water; dry land could not be found. By cutting a large number of small jack pines, we built a crib above 196 the water. Covering this with pine boughs, we made a comfortable resting place. The night was warm and the mosquitoes were out in force; so we slept with screens over our heads. Breakfast was prepared with the stove placed on a pile of moss, while the cook waded knee-deep in water. The trail for the next mile was open, and the water deep enough to pull the canoe along with all the supplies. In this way we dragged our load, taking frequent rests and alternately helping each other out of a hole. Sometimes one would go waist-deep into the soft moss and water, which in places seemingly had no bottom. Only by grabbing a tree could one extri- cate himself. Many laughable scenes were witnessed, and in spite of the disagreeable features, we appreciated all accidents. About 4 o’clock we landed at the Sturgeon. I doubt if any weary band of explorers ever hailed more heartily a long looked for water-course than we did that small stream, scarcely 15 feet across. We now had a down-stream ride the rest of the way, and we turned in early, well satisfied with the day’s work. Camp was aroused a little later by some of our hunters attempting to get sight of a moose that splashed through the water close by, but the night was too dark. By 10 o'clock next day we had said good- by to the men who helped us in making the portage. Soon after we were afloat. The banks of the stream showed signs of moose all along, and of course we were on the lookout, for we wanted a good shot for our camera. Indian signs of moose-killing were seen. A pole sticking up in the bank, with a bone or piece of rawhide fastened to it, or a meat-drying rack, were the usual methods of marking the spot. Their hunt- ing is done at all seasons, and large num- bers of these noble animals are slain. The Indians are not restricted on or off their reservations, and although they are subject to the same laws as the white man, these laws are not enforced. The river broadened as we leit the tamarac swamp, and rapids were frequent, helping us a little faster on our way and making the ride pleasant and interesting. On we went, through a forest of oak, birch, poplar and pine, growing to the water’s edge, inhabited by moose, caribou, deer and smaller game, but enjoyed by only shiftless Indians, who have never appreci- ated its possession. Lunch was had afloat, for we wanted to get to the Big Fork river that evening. Night overtook us about 3 miles above, where we camped. The Big Fork was reached next morning about 9 o'clock. Here we stayed long enough to exchange a few words with an old settler, who had made his home at the forks of the rivers, thinking the water-power at the rapids RECREATION. above would make his land valuable for mill and townsite purposes. He now lived by fishing; sturgeon being his principal catch, the bladders of which he dried and sold. The Big Fork, down which we paddled 5 Of Omales ame hou isa broads atrapid stream, having its source near Lake Win- nebegoshish, and winding its way through a country of great possibilities. The vast amount of timber to be cut and marketed; the almost endless extent of land, which when cleared and cultivated, will be rich and productive, the many opportunities for water-power; and the fact that iron and coal exist there, will one day make this por- tion of Minnesota resound with the hum of trade and industry. The day’s trip was one to delight the heart of any lover of canoeing. Taking things easy, we moved along, enjoying the fine scenery and fresh warmth of the June day. Straggling crews of loggers were passed, and an occasional batteau-driver, as he poled his heavily-loaded boat along the shore. The high, dry banks were pleasing after being so many nights in the swamps. We selected a good camping-spot in a pine grove and stopped early. Huilligoss, being an expert at making balsam-bough beds, was assigned this work; while the others straightened out the baggage and prepared supper. The ride to Rainy Lake river was with- out incident. We reached the North side of the Rainy about dark, and camped on the bank near the landing-place of the steamer. The next morning we boarded - her, bound for Fort Francis. The boat went down stream a short dis- tance to unload some merchandise marked for Hannaford, which we found on a map to be the destined metropolis of Northern Minnesota, but which at that time was a clearing of about 5 acres, covered with stumps, and not a building in sight. Forty miles up the Rainy river, from the mouth of the Big Fork, brought us to Fort Francis; a small Canadian village, so slow and easy-going that when a mail arrived, the inhabitants were told of it by a flag on a mast in front of the post-office. The at- traction here was the falls, which we photo- graphed from several directions. We took passage on a small steamboat that ran daily to Rainy Lake City, and were soon in the midst of a country of islands and water, which continued until the Gold City was reached. , This mushroom town, scarcely 4 months old, looked prosperous; having 30 or 40 buildings, ranging: from the _ bachelor’s cabin to substantial story-and-a-half frame houses. Most of the inhabitants were busy making boats, and preparing for prospect- ing among the surrounding islands. We sailed over to the island on which the Little American mine is located; then re- Lis ied turned to the city and were soon on our way back to Fort Francis. We were ob- liged to wait 48 hours for the steamer, bound for the Lake of the Woods and Rat Portage. The trip by boat from Rainy lake down DANG OF “PHE GACLLES, 197 the Rainy river, and across Lake of the Woods, will some day become a favorite one for pleasure seekers. Rainy lake may not rival the Thousand Islands, but for natural scenery it is all one can wish. PE aSING Or WE GVO TES: MARK T. LEONARD. Many of the sportsmen of Western Penn- sylvania, West Virginia and Maryland will recognize, in the above cut, “ The King of Gaulie Mountains’? whom so many have THE KING OF THE GAULIES. followed through the wilds of West Vir- ginia, in the region about the head waters of the Elk and the Gaulie rivers. Harmer Sharp is one of the best known hunters and guides in that state. His ser- vices will not soon be forgotten by those who have been with him through the Gau- lie, South, Middle, and Leather-bark moun- tains. His training, from youth, in the science of woodcraft in these remote regions, has made him a most skilled, cautious and val- uable aid to hunters going into these vast, unbroken forests. It is not generally known that such wild, uninhabited regions still exist, within the boundary of the old colonial states, as is this domain of the Gaulie King. Mr. Sharp lives at the foot of the Gaulie mountains, near the junction of Slaty fork and Elk rivers, where he owns a comfort- able little home and 1,000 acres of land, on the Northern edge of this mountain wilder- ness. During the hunting season he guides hunters to and from the mountains, where many deer and bear are killed each year. He is an expert marksman; and when his old 45 Winchester sends the echoes ringing from hill to hill it generally means one more antlered monarch down. “ Crock- ett’? speaks of him as being one of the best shots in the state of West Virginia. It was Mr. D. C. Braden, the champion one-armed wing shot of the world, who crowned and dubbed Sharp “ King of the Gaulies”’; and by this name he has since become familiarly known among _ sports- men who visit this district. Uniontown, Pa. “Where can I get good country board?” “Well, I should say in the oil regions. That’s the best bored country I know of.” TURTLE LAKE CLUB HOUSE. Turtle Lake Rod and Gun Club, Canada. AUIRG sey ei Turtle lake is about 360 miles Northwest of Montreal. Its nearest railroad point is North bay, on the Eastern extremity of Lake Nipissing, and is the Northern ter: minal of the Grand Trunk Railway, 227 miles north of Toronto. In the fall of 1895, The Turtle Lake Rod and Gun Club was organized, and during the summer of 1896, the Club built a new house, which is shown in the cut. North Bay is reached via Buffalo and To- ronto, 24 hours from New York. Fare, for round trip, $27.00. Turtle lake is: 5 miles long, and varies from 4 of a mile to 2 miles in width. It is one of a series of 3 lakes, Trout, Turtle and Lake Salmon, which form the headwaters of the Mattewan river. It is North of all civilization, in the un- broken wilderness of Canada. The cabin is on an Island, about 3 miles from the head of the lake. The fishing is excellent; small mouth bass abound, varying from I to 5 pounds. Brook trout are plentiful within a distance of a few miles; muskalonge are to be had in- Turtle and Trout lakes. In 1892 Mr. W. B. Capen, a member of the Club, caught one weighing 32 pounds. In May and October salmon trout fishing is good in Trout lake. Pike and pickerel are abundant, and weigh as high as 8 pounds. Moose, deer, bear, foxes, and smaller game are found in the adjacent woods. Ducks and ruffed grouse can be had after the middle of August. The average temperature is 65° F., for August. There are no mosquitoes nor black flies after July 2oth. October and November are the best months for hunting. 198 I send you a picture of a high bred cocker spaniel, owned by Mrs. A. J. Per- ham, Wakefield, Mass. He is a very intel- ligent dog and besides being a fine hunter can do a number of interesting tricks. He is a favorite with everyone, on account of zis kind disposition and his great intelli- gence. He is now 8 years old. Percy J. Bowker, Bryant Pond, Me. ELKLAND. ERNEST SETON THOMPSON. Any man who would describe a trip from New York out to the West must be either a Silakespeare OG astool. 1 do not claim to be either. As we left Minneapolis, in the glow of a red sunset, we had the first truly Western thrill. We had crossed the Mississippi, but now, for the first time, I really felt myself back in the West. A prairie meadowlark sang the dear, old strain so familiar and so long unheard and his song awakened many pleasant memories. As we went on we continued to look for news of the formidable Indian rising that the papers were then full of. At New York it was a terrible and bloody outbreak. At Chicago it was widespread and danger- ous. At St. Paul it was very threatening. At Bismarck the authorities were said to be taking precautions. At Miles City, few seemed to know anything about it, but one man remembered that the sheriff had ar- rested an Indian for being drunk and im- polite. While I am correcting popular error, let me give you a quiet hint about that badger business. There’s nothing in it. I mean the report that an enterprising Yankee, at Bismarck, has a lot of tame badgers trained to dig postholes, and that he is making a fortune by their hitherto wasted energies. At the Mandan Railway station is an interesting display of curios, among which “ABOUT THAT BADGER BUSINESS.” is a shorelark, mounted as the taxidermist thought it should be. The man is a dis- coverer as well as an artist, and having satisfied himself that the shorelark belongs to the owl family he improved on all previ- ous attempts, and produced something like this. If he meant it for a joke, it is a good one. If he didn’t it’s better. It is well known that a sensible person always conforms to the custom of the coun- 199 try he isin. And we, determined to be like the natives, outfitted Ate eehicaco.,. with broad sombreros and complete cowboy (and cow girl) togs. Of course, we felt a little strange among the Easterners; but we knew that once over the river, we should be merged in the mass. As we went Westward, we could see a faint infusion of broad brims, but still our som- breros were away West of the West. We continued to hope we should not be peculiar when we were really in it; and at last, on arriving at the Yellowstone Park, - we encountered the first genuine cowboy, in up to date togs. He wore a hat like our own and we felt that at last we were en régle. We were; and all would have been well, but alas! alas! we soon learned that he was a dude, fresh from New York, and out West for the first time in his life. Twice in one day, during our trip across the prairie, did I see the dry grass set on fire by sparks from our own engine, when the use of the exhaust sent showers of burning coals from the smoke stack. These fires were of course attributed, by the set- tlers, to marauding Indians. About noon of June 8th, we entered the paradise called the badlands. They pre- sented the most bewilderingly beautiful and fantastic formations, and exquisite tints, I ever saw. The journey through them was like a succession of unspeakable sunsets. I now realized, for the first time, what was meant by the color vulgarization of many of our well known artists, who have flattered themselves they could show the world, on canvas, what the badlands are like. As soon as possible, I shall at- tempt my own vulgarizing of their deli- cate hues. At Livingston we entered the moun- tains. Now, between ourselves, I have never had much love for mountains. They always seem to me aggressive, overpower- ing, inaccessible and brutal; and they al- ways seem posing for admiration. They give one a shut-in feeling, and make things seem close and stuffy. I am a prairie bird, you see, and whenever I see a large moun- A SHORELARK PROP- ERLY (?) MOUNTED. “WE OUTFITTED AT CHICAGO.” 200 tain, I always think what a grand prairie it would make if it were taken away, alto- gether. However, mountains are charmingly in- constant in color, which they cannot help, for the prairie sun shines on them; so they may prove interesting. I shall reserve judgment. This is my first introduction, NG) ihe may Ine ieee ike aimcesiirall ILinn burger, one may learn to like mountains by perseverance. The other passengers uttered a lot of expressions that were quite new to me; such as, “ Look at those mountains; aren’t they iad ‘Oh, how I do love mountains,” etc., etc. Of course, I made a sketch. That’s what IL Camae vO. In the Park we saw the mamm TO} em lenvyz@ tae: but I didn’t want to see the Honest I didn’t. But we “ was druv,” and forced to it. The only satisfaction I got was by pretending to know more about them than the guide did. And before long, the drove, then the guide, and finally I, my- self, began to believe it was really so. We promptly made the acquaintance of Captain Anderson, the monarch regent of the National park, and of General Young, the heir apparent. Captain Anderson has made a successful and accessible preserve of this place; and while he is personally one of the most popular men ever branded U. S. he seems to love the hate of bad men; and there is no lack of free and in- dependent citizens hungering for his scalp. Men who know what he has done for the Park will be delighted to learn that at Gar- diner, the other day, a lawless tough was overheard telling another, , Damned ii 1 dont believe) Young is going to turn out meaner and cusseder, even, than Anderson.” As we hadn’t come on a poaching expe- dition, and as moreover we were backed by RECREATION, we found the military des- potism of the Park the reverse of irksome. It was the dread despot himself who showed us around, and helped us to the best guide, and the inside track, whenever there was one; who assisted in getting to- gether an outfit; who gave us letters of safe conduct (so to speak); who uncorked his finest O. K. W.; who admonished “all whom it might concern” that we were backed; who convoyed us to our first camp, and who looked us up, periodically, to see that we lacked nothing. We found it difficult to reconcile our experience with the current account of the inhuman mon- ster who reigned over the Park. This is Elkland. Way back in the for- ties, according to Dodge, and other au- thorities, it was common to see bands of 10,000 to 15,000 elk, on the Yellowstone. To-day they say bands of 2,000 to 3,000 are RHORHATLON: not rare, in the autumn. Wherever one goes, one finds elk horns. They litter the hills, and obstruct the little streams. One is never out of sight of at least 2 or 3. The other day I counted 8, within 100 yards. The photographer at the Springs has made a garden fence of some 120 shed antlers, picked up in the neighborhood, and the whole country, high and low, is pebbled over with elk signs. We are living on Elk creek. Yet we have not seen a single elk. The reason is said to be that they are all up in the mountains, at their summer re- sorts, in 3 social grades. Lowest, in the wooded pasture lands, are the does, with the fawns. Next grade, higher up, are the yearlings; and away up near the snow line are the bucks, devoting their every mo- ment and energy to growing their immense antlers and getting fat for the social life and lively doings of the fall—and for the annual winter famine. From time to time, on our travels, we come to a scene like this; and when we re- member there were 6 feet of snow last win- ter, and that the saplings in the valleys have the bark gnawed off, for many feet up, it is not necessary to call in the aid ofa poacher to account for the downfall of the antler-bearer. When I say wé have not seen an elk, that means we did not during the first week. We saw plenty of antelope; and one evening a pair of blacktail deer strolled up to our cabin door, and blew their noses at us. Nearly everyone we questioned replied, “Why, yes; I saw 60 or 7o elk a mile from here.” Or Wes Il seniy alooule iO, Ingclk Ol one ridge,” etc. At length we girded our loins and our horses, and said : “Here goes for Elkland. This cabin isn’t much more than a mile higher than AMATEUR PHOTO BY MRS. E. S. THOMPSON. FALLEN. ELKLAND. New York; so we'll head for the high life summer resorts.” My wife and I, accompanied by Dave Roberts, an experienced hand, set out to- gether. First we rode up to a favorite wa- tering place, the ‘‘ Nymph Spring.” No! A My 7 i Sw bay Swi moet wae Ss SX ~y) WW S g R ANE S 0°, \ \y iN —< AT 40 YARDS. not high enough. We tried Calcite Springs and Lohe. No! another 1,000 feet needed. And we took the elevator once more, com- ing to a high, upland plateau over Tower creek. Then, looking around, we saw 3 antelope. It was like a jeer. They seemed to say, “You ain’t high at all. You are away down on the plains, among the antelope.” So we kept on, and at last struck a great multiplex track. This led us into a wood, and we came, finally, on a band of cow elk —the lowest of the 3 social grades. They were lying down, and I had time 201 to make a few sketches, at 40 yards. And here let me remark that my sketches are not photos. They are impressions; and with the help of a little imagination (you have one, I suppose) they will suggest pictures—maybe. Well, I sketched away at the elk, and made notes that were useful—to me at least —when suddenly the wind changed. They must have smelt us, for they ran. The dozen we had seen became scores. The alarm spread, and away they went, leaping, and crashing through the woods, till the sound was like that of a tornado; and they passed from our sight. This was the first time either of us had seen a wild elk. It was also one of the times when we had no camera; but we shall soon go elking again, and shall go fully armed. Don’t mention this to the AT 50 YARDS. Park authorities, and you shall have some of the results, whether or no. Here are some elk signs, for an appro- priate tail piece. w Ds. ELK DROPPINGS. 1. Winter ; chiefly of bark. 2 and 3. Spring; bark and grass mixed. 4. Summer ; chiefly grass, 5. Summer ; wholly grass, THE BEAR, THE BELICE.) ANID) nels BLACKBERRIES. FRANCES If any apology is needed for the second- ary position of the Belle, in the title, it will be found in the state of the young lady's mind when she met the bear. At that mo- ment, he was the more important. Isabel Reed had the good fortune to be pleasing in appearance; so some of her ad- mirers, with no great effort of wit, called her “the belle.”’ All one winter Miss Reed burned the candle at both ends, and at- tended strictly to the occupation of amus- ing herself all summer. By autumn, she was thin, nervous and cross. In conse- quence, she was banished to the country to recover her lost health and temper, and to furnish a subject for this story. She found a quiet home in a country village, with a relative, where she rested for a short time. Then she turned her at- tention to the people about her. The coun- try girls and their beaus, as her aunt called them, interested her. There were more girls than young men at East Saugus; con- sequently much competition. j Miss Belle stepped daintily into the arena, taking in the situation with wide open eyes of experience. She resolved to establish peace in the ranks, for a time, by conquering the whole company at once. The native belles did not recognize the temper of their foeman’s steel. They hard- ly thought the thin, pale stranger danger- ous. They had to learn the value of her tact and social experience. It soon came about that when she walked, Madge Earle’s quondam admirer carried her umbrella; when she sailed, it was May Lewis’ beau who managed the boat. She talked and rode with escorts in- numerable. At the parties given in her honor, she was surrounded by attentive young men. She sang, and they all lis- tered; forgotten. To make matters worse, she was so charming to the discomfited maid- ens, they themselves could not but admire her. Belle did not flirt, as they understood the matter. No young man monopolized her, none made love to her. Let it not be thought she sanctioned neg- lect of other girls. She somehow made it known to the young men that courtesy to allis duty. She raised the standard of com- pany behavior. In her bright presence no girl frowned or pouted, but they learned to smile, at suitable times, and say pleasant things always. In this way, unconsciously, Belle brought to East Saugus the spell of social observance. Miss Reed was used to marked attention, but she had never reigned before. It re- quired diplomacy to keep the train intact, WEBSTER. she smiled, and the other girls were . 202 letting no one advance or retreat. She en- joyed herself immensely, as did the least favored of the village girls, who had no beau to lose. Belle, on the rare occasions when her conscience pricked her, made them, together with her short stay—and Richard Lane, her excuse. He and Belle had long been friends, but had quarrelled.. If any trifling heartache had arisen from this affair, she may have hoped to get rid of it by distributing it among the other girls. With much sur- prise, she saw Lane arrive, with the morn- ing mail, 2 weeks after her own arrival. Before she met him, this was all hidden. She smiled sweetly, and coolly gave him a chair on the piazza. ‘“ How do you amuse yourself here?” he asked, after some formalities. ‘I am not in search of amusement. I came here to rest; it is very quiet.” “Would you not like to go for a ride? Perhaps ‘Ican getia rie,” “Thank you,” she smiled, “I am going this afternoon—with a young man here, a Mr. Rogers.” “Ah, then how about a stroll, or a row this evening,” he persisted. . “Tam so sorry, but I told Mr. Moore I would walk with him this evening; and possibly there will be a boating party. If I had known you were coming: 4 ““Yes, I see,” he interrupted, “ Well, I will leave you to your friends. If at any time you have an hour for me, you can send word. Good morning.” Belle looked after him as he went down the street. ‘‘ He needs a lesson,” she said under her breath. “* Yes, I will ‘send word —when I forget myself.” She went on with her rides and other amusements. At every turn she met Lane, smiling and happy, surrounded by a group of beaming girls. How he had managed to meet them, Belle did not know. The girls revelled in the situation. They turned the tables with all their might. Parties, pic- nics and all possible diversions rapidly suc- ceeded each other. When the 2 strangers met, they were indifferently civil. The as- tonished young men found the girls able to talk of nothing but Mr. Lane’s attractions. For a final festival, before Belle’s de- parture, and as a last resort of inventive- ness, a blackberry-picking excursion was arranged, by May Lewis. “You see,” she said, to George Moore, “it will make a nice, long ride, for we will go to Burnt mountain and take our lunch- eon. We can pick berries or not, as we please. It is lovely there; so wild. Mr. Lane will enjoy it.” THE BEAR LHE BELLE, AND THE BLACKBERRIES, ‘““Perhaps Miss Reed may not care to oO. a Perhaps not; ” very sweetly; “ it may be too rough for her. Still, Mr. Lane wishes it, and we will arrange it somehow.” Early the next morning, about 20 young people left Saugus, in one large wagon. Belle occupied the front seat with the driver. Her tin pail was as big as any- body’s; her face wore its brightest smiles. Her’s was the clearest voice in all the song and laughter. For a mile the road wound through the forest; then came a clearing. The side of the mountain for acres was covered with stumps and blackberry bushes. The horses and wagon were left at a house by the road, and the gay party started out, laden with empty pails and lunch baskets. With the tact that kept her place pre-eminent, Belle chose 2 little brothers for her escort. They were the first to reach the berries. Belle was the life of the party all that day. Her smiles and pleasant words were distributed as plentifully as the blackberries, and were just about as impersonal. The merry crowd picked and ate, and picked to fill the pails, which soon grew heavy; ate more berries, and then lunch. The girls got lost, and were found again. They tumbled from stumps and slippery logs. They found treasures of goldenrod and autumn leaves; more than the most gallant of the boys could or would carry; but never for a moment did they forget to entertain Richard Lane. As for him, if his head was not turned, it was because he un- derstood the situation. When it was yet early, all the berries they could carry had been gathered. So the pails were grouped in an open space while the pickers rested. Belle looked at the spoils with pride. ““My berries are really the finest,’ she said. “ Let’s exchange,” in a whisper. h—no,” said Belle, with energy, “ I’ll hide mine.” With a little effort, she lifted her pail and carried it some distance along the path, around a clump of bushes, out of sight of the party. She quickly came back, flushed and laughing, to join the othexs, who were climbing to some rocks higher up the hill, where, warm and tired, they all rested. “Would you really have cared,” asked May Lewis, “if any one had exchanged berries with you?” “Indeed I would. They are not black- berries alone, but also sentiments. To-mor- row Aunt and I will put sugar with them, cook them and put them into jars. Later I will pack them into my trunk. Next win- ter I shall eat them all—yes—all. I will de- vour my memories of East Saugus; my moonlight rows, the delightful drives, the dance in Mr. Moore’s new barn é suggested some one, 203 “And what of us,” interrupted Moore; ** Are we, also, to be devoured?” “T think you have been,’ whispered Madge Earle.” Young Moore was a handsome fellow. As he lay against the gray rocks, looking up into Belle’s face, Lane noticed, and in- terrupted. “There is a well defined path,” he said, “across this field. Is there another house in here? ” ‘nat siia bear trail,’ one of the little brothers. ““ Ah’s! ” “ Oh my’s!” and various cries arose in-chorus from the girls. “Over the group had come disquietude; a decided tendency to peer closely into the bushes; to start at sounds. ““As Mr. Lane’s geographical thirst seemns to have spoiled our good time,” Belle said, rising; “let us go.” She led the way down the hill, to the spot where the berries were stored. The other girls picked up the baskets and started toward the house. The young men, led by Moore and Belle, went to get the berries. He offered to carry hers for her. “Yes, but I must find them and carry them a little way. I intend to eat them all, and as I did not pick them all, I wish to do something to cement my ownership.” The boys picked up the pails and aati to follow the girls, Richard well in advance. Moore and the little brothers dallied, waiting for Belle and her berries. At that moment a cry startled them. It was not loud, but alarming. It thrilled one heart, calmly explained .Richard’s, for it was his name, and the voice was Belle’s. The young men sprang with him to the nook where she had placed her precious berries against a stump. She stood with head thrown back and hands raised, facing a great black bear! It had risen on its haunches and was holding up its paws as if to imitate the girl. Near it, half emptied, lay the pail, while the red juice of the berries dripped from bruin’s jaws. Lane was the first to act. He sprang for- ward and would have made some foolish attempt to rescue Belle, but Moore quickly grasped him by the arm. “Hush,” Moore said. “ All draw back. Belle, come here, slowly; keep your eyes on the bear.” With rare presence of mind, she obeyed: As she retreated, the bear settled down to his interrupted feast. Belle clung to Rich- ard’s arm with all her might. She did not realize yet her complete capitulation. All now retreated in good order, though most of the party felt a strong desire to run. Belle was petted, consoled and made much of. She was too excited to realize her adventure. She lost her self control and laughed and cried a little, like any girl, and the girls liked her better for it—and for one other reason. 204 All of the party were at the station the next day, to say good-by to Belle, and to Richard, for he went with her. They took no jam with them; but the next autumn they received several jars, together with more expensive presents. At East Saugus, people still relate won- RECREATION. derful tales, until they become traditions, of the charming city girl, a real belle, who reigned among them for a space, and who was the heroine of an interesting, though not fully understood, love story, and of her real, indisputable meeeting with a bear, on Burnt mountain. A BOATING SONG. E. W. MASON. Lazily dip our quiet oars As we steal away from the silent shores That erst have rung with notes of glee, And re-echoed our heart-felt revelry. Slumbers the wave, but wherever the blade Reluctant a lingering plunge has made, Its path is with flashes of pearl-foam dight, And the sleeping billow springs into light. E’en thus from the slumbering bary of thee Arises a gleam of memory; And the meanest sights have power to bring Thy form my nightly imagining: Sittest thou now—'tis the hour of love— On the rock-worked couch in the orange grove, Where tpom shrub to shrub, with their tiny ight The fire flies flit through the perfumed night. O then, when drifts the moon’s pale beam Through trellised boughs on yon murmur- ing stream . And calmly white the effulgence rests On the black rough stones, midst the flash- ing crests, Think but of me, as away we glide And skim the green sea’s quiet tide, And swiftly dip our sparkling oars As we dart from the shade of the silent shores! DEAD. BROKE: Break, break, break Qn thy white-shelled beach, O sea! But you'll never be half so broke (no joke!) As the hotel bill made me! O well for the bathing suit boy That he shouts when the waves are at play! O well for the sailor lad, For he has no hotels to pay! And the stately ships go down To the haven under the hill; But O for a check on a river bank That could settle a hotel bill! —Atlanta Constitution. HOW WE PHOTOGRAPHED THE WILD CAT. COYOTE BILL. We called him “Old Kodunk.” His maiden name, that he brought to Colorado with him, was “‘ Big Kate”; but when he got struck by lightning we christened him “ Old Fireworks.” Then when he insisted on calling my kodak a “kodunk” we branded him over again. Just what his sure enough name was I never learned. He was so modest he never seémed to care to talk about himself, and his past life, and I never urged him. But as I was going to say, when Old Kodunk got mad about the coyote pho- tographing contest, I had to round up a new partner, in the trapping business. He was a tenderfoot, just out from the East, but he seemed about the right calibre, and had a look in his eye that said he would hang to danger till the rope broke, and then go chase it. So I told him I guessed he’d do. We set our traps in a wild little canyon, where I had caught wild cats the season before. I furnished the traps and horses and he rode out every morning to look after the traps, and was to bring me word if we caught anything worth photo- graphing. I knew there were lots of skunks in the canyon, as well as wild cats; but I did not let him know it. I reckoned he would find it out for himself. And he did, you bet, for he caught one or 2 skunks every morning, for about a week, and buried a suit of clothes every day, till he had nothing left of his wardrobe but a pair of boxing gloves. So one morning, when he failed to show up at the store, I guessed something was wrong and slid around to. his house to see what the trouble was. I found him sitting out in the back yard, with nothing on but a pair of old overalls and a gunny sack. He looked sad and disgusted, like, and didn’t wear his accustomed smile. Guess he had buried it with his last suit of clothes. When I got around on the off side of him, away from the wind, I inquired the cause of his seeming sadness; but he didn’t seem inclined to talk much and, fearing he might get mad and quit, I didn’t urge him. I merely reminded him that ‘“ faint heart never won fair lady’; that ‘‘ virtue was its own reward” and a few other quotations, of similar nature, that I had read in Shake- speare and in RECREATION. Then I loaned him an old suit of cor- duroys and turned him loose again on the cat track. It was not long after this till I met him, one morning, coming up the street, with a big smile playing on his coun- tenance, like a flock of buzzards around a dead steer, and I knew he had caught some- thing more than a skunk this time. oe “Hurry up! Fox in one trap, wild cat in the other. I killed the fox, but the cat’s alive and all right for a picture. Saddle your camera and bring your horse, and be quick about it.” He got things mixed a bit; but I knew what he meant, and was not slow in getting my snapshot outfit in shape for the trip. We had made our brags that if we got a wild cat we would first take its picture and then bring it in alive. I knew the eyes of the amateurs of the country were upon us, and that.the RECREATION prize was at stake. J also knew it was no easy job to take a Rocky mountain wild cat out of a steel trap and bring him in alive. I wished I had Old Kodunk back again, for he never missed fire on such occasions; so I sent him a cipher dispatch, by a kid, on horse back: “ Bring lariat. Wild cat alive in trap. Take our old trail by Convict Wilson’s cabin. Coyote Bill.” It fetched him, you bet, and he was there on time. I thought while we were having a picnic with the wild cat we might as well stir up the other animals too; so we got one of the cow boys to start the report that we had a mountain lion, and were go- ing to fetch him in alive. We got a big crowd in no time and di- rected them to take the right hand trail be- yond the Soda Point; but while they were off after horses and saddles we slid out in a hurry, on the left hand trail a mile this side, and were soon paying our compli- ments to the wild cat. He didn’t seem much pleased to meet us and kicked up an awful dust when he saw the kodak. Then we let him have one end of the lariat, across his back, and he squared around as if he were ready for business; opened his mouth wide and cussed us, in cat language, in great shape. I got in 2 good shots with the camera, but they didn’t suit me. Light was not quite right. So we dusted him off again, with the lariat, and coaxed him up a little cedar tree where he sat, looking out be- tween 2 limbs as natural as could be; just as the sun peeps out over old Pike’s peak. Such a chance for a snap shot a fellow doesn’t often get; and I improved the op- portunity. I took 2 turns at him with the kodak. Then we got the lariat around his East end, and a smaller rope around his West end, and strung him out. I took an- other snap just as he was helping himself to a bite of Old Kodunk’s whiskers. Then, after a good deal of cussing from Old Ko- dunk, and words of exhortation from the 206 i “skunk killer,” we got the cat in the sack, all right, and hit the trail for home. We had plenty of fun with the wild cat, but it was more fun watching the suckers on the hills, a mile beyond. ‘‘ The woods were full of ’em ”—men and boys on horse- back, looking for the mountain lion we had told them of. We hurried on so as to get out of sight before they saw us. Old Kodunk was in the lead, pushing his horse along as fast as he dared, down the steep trail, when all at once, just as we reached the bottom, we saw something on the trail, just ahead, coming our way. mW Wat is.at? Tasked: “Wonder if it’s branded,” said Kodunk. The skunk killer laughed and looked kind of surprised, but seemed to know what “ it”’ was as soon as he saw it. From what he told me afterward I judged they were quite common where he came from. Don’t think they even took the trouble to brand ’em. “It” proved to be a young professor, fresh from Oberlin Col- lege. He was out here for his health; growing a new lining on the inside of his breathing box. He was one of your high toned young ducks, and wore a silk hat, a white neck tie and gold rim eye glasses —one of the kind that sleeps on a diction- ary and covers himself with a grammar. He fired a whole charge of proper lan- guage into us, before we had a chance to pull a gun or get under cover. “Pardon me gentlemen; I 4m informed you have been fortunate enough to pro- cure a catamount, alive, and if it would not inconvenience you too much it would afford me great pleasure to be allowed to inspect the specimen.” Kodunk looked at “ it,”’ as if he felt sorry for it. Then he fired back, “Well! Young feller, I don’t know nothin’ "bout ‘procurin’ cat-ermounts’ but if you want to see a big Rocky moun- tain bob cat just shed your goggles a bit and peep into this here sack when I tie er loose.” The professor flushed up a little, but I think he wanted to see the cat pretty bad; for he didn’t get mad. He only said some- thing about “being able to retain perfect vision through his lenses” and “ wishing to write little episodes of Western life to his friends East,’ and some other such guff, I didn’t just catch on to; but I reck- RECREATION. oned he’d get his fill of “‘ episode” before he got through with Kody and the wild cat. So I draws off to one side and waits for the circus to begin. Then Old Kodunk lets up on the rope and the prota stoops over and peeps into the sack. Then there was an instantaneous expos- ure, for about the one-hundredth part of a second. A big paw hit the air and we saw a silk hat playing tag with a pair of gold rim eye glasses, in the sunbeams above. our heads. Then Old Kodunk pulled the sack together again. I wanted to laugh, but out of respect to the stranger from the East I kept still, while Old Kodunk draws himself up, looking so- ber as a judge, and says, by way of apol- ogy: “TI forgot to tell you, stranger, that bob cats is kind of suddent like.” We left the professor sitting on a rock, wiping the dust from his “ lenses,” and I guess he’s there yet, for we haven’t seen him around town since. Old Kodunk and the skunk killer took charge of the cat, while I went to the store to develop my pictures. I rocked the tray gently ee and forth, according to directions, and waited. Then I rocked some more, and waited again; but nothing appeared on the plates. Then another rock and I began to think hard things about photography; but I kept on rocking till I was satisfied something was out of gear. I got mad and fired the whole outfit in the trash barrel. Then I went out of my dark room, into the store, and made some impolite remarks, not necessarily for publication but as an evidence of good faith. These remarks were addressed to the boys who mixed the developer for me. Or rather they hadn’t mixed it; for inves- tigation proved they had left out the sul- phite of soda! Had I been a photog- rapher, instead of an amateur, as soon as I found something wrong I should have covered my plates, mixed new developer, gone to work anew, and got my nega- tive all right; but unfortunately I was only an amateur, learning by experience, and that experience cost me my picture—and the RECREATION prize. Moral (for amateurs and college profess- ors only): Mix your own developer, and don’t look in the sack just because Old Kodunk tells you to. He’s a tricky old cuss. “ The pitch of that roof,” said the architect friend, “Ts not enough by a foot or more.” But the sun came out, and the pitch on the roof Dropped-onto his neck, and the architect swore. —Cincinnati Tribune. THE WOLE FROM WYOMING AND MONTANA. Ames, Neb. Editor RECREATION: Replying to the questions propounded by Mr. E.'S. Thompson on page 45 of July RECREATION I have this to say: Wolves have caused enormous losses to cattle men, in Eastern Montana and Wyo- ming, and Western Dakota. No one can estimate the amount of such loss, for the last 8 or 10 years. Some people reckon it greater than the average losses from win- ter exposure, and without any doubt the wolves have destroyed many millions of dollars’ worth of stock, within this time. For the last 2 or 3 years, in Wyoming, ‘we had persuaded ourselves that the num- ber of wolves was sensibly diminished, through our efforts; but this year the en- tire Northeastern quarter of Wyoming is suffering greatly from their ravages. Our own cattle company, with 2 hunters oper- ating in Mentana and 2 in Wyoming, has killed 250 wolves in the last 3 months, prin- cipally puppies. It is extremely difficult to otc or de- stroy grown wolves, and so far as I know no one has ever yet been able, by any means, to kill enough grown wolves to ef- fect any valuable decrease in their numbers. A good many are killed by poison, but I do not believe that in a score of years the number of wolves can be greatly lessened by the use of poison, by as many hunters as choose to use it. After a short time the wolves refuse entirely to take baits, and they are not under the least compulsion to do so as there is always an abundance of food in the shape of calves, cattle and foals, all over the range. I have known a small ranchman, having in a pasture 11 head of mares, with 11 foals, to have all the foals and one mare killed by wolves, within a short time. I heard, this year, of a ranchman with a small bunch of cattle, having lost one of his calves every night until all were gone. The depreda- tions of these hungry brutes are not con- fined to calves. They attack and kill all classes of cattle; but naturally more calves than older animals. On the spring round- ups, recently finished in Wyoming, theré has been everywhere evidence of great numbers of wolves, and many cattle are found, in every drive, wounded and bitten. Our range in Wyoming, where our breeding cattle are, is in Crook courity, the Northeast county, and as I have said, wolves are very troublesome in that coun- try; also in the entire country on either side, East in Dakota, South and West in Wyoming and North in Montana. They have been particularly troublesome in.Con- verse, Natrona and Johnson counties, Wy- 207 QUESTION. oming. I do not know that they destroy many sheep, as these are always penned at night, and are in charge of a herder in the day time; but they destroy vast numbers of calves and cattle, and are particularly fond of foals. As I have said it is impossible to estimate the amount of damage, but I should judge it to be $50,000 a year, in our own county, and $500,000 for the entire State of Wyo- ming, which is twice the cost of running the state government. I have never known of a grey wolf in- juring or even threatening a man, on the plains. Sometimes they are very bold, and finding that a person approaching them is not armed make no effort to get out of the way. I have heard of perhaps 2 fairly au- thenticated cases of wolves being really menacing or dangerous, to men; but noth- ing of the kind has come within my own observation. The reasoa for this is that there is always an abundance of food pres- ent, and the wolves never suffer from hun- ger. Their food is so abundant that at times of the year the old wolves get very fat. They are then so short-winded they are easily overtaken and roped, by cow- boys. We believe we have had some valuable effect in decreasing or holding down the numbers of wolves, on our own immediate range, by our efforts, for a number of years. Since the spring of ’95 we have killed about 500 grey wolves, on our range in Wyoming; and for the few years pre- ceding ’95 had killed a considerable number, but not so many. Last spring they ap- peared as numerous, or more so, than ever for a while; but as the roundups pro- gressed and our cowboys made reports of other ranges, we find our efforts have not been without effect, and that there are fewer wolves in our immediate country than on neighboring ranges. Considering the Northeastern quarter of the State of Wyoming there are prob- ably now as many wolves as there have ever been; and including the much larger terri- tory mentioned before, the same is prob- ably true. No one can definitely answer the question as to whether there are more wolves than 5 years ago; as accounts con- flict greatly. There must, however, be as many, and perhaps more. Having abun- dance of food and being protected from cold, by living in holes in the ground, there is no reason why they are not increasing in numbers. They are very prolific, and the females have litters of anywhere from 4 to 12 or 13 each year. I never heard any one mention such a thing as wolves making signals to each other, and do not believe they do. In Wy- oming the hunting is so good, everywhere, 208 that it is not necessary for them to inform each other. I do not know the size of the largest dog wolves that are found; but think some specimens have been found that were about 8 feet from tip of nose to tip of tail. The largest of them are certainly very fierce and formidable animals. I think coyotes are more than a nui- sance; and by many people they are sup- posed to kill almost as many calves as grey wolves, although they cannot kill the iarg- er animals. The proper way of dealing with the wolf question would be for the state authorities, of a number of neighboring states, to agree on a large bounty; the rate to be increased as the number of wolves diminished. I have made strong efforts to secure such united action; but it is impossible to do it. The majority of the members of the legis- latures, of North and South Dakota, come from the agricultural districts, in the East- ern portions of those states, and they will not consent to such a measure. Nor cana sufficient bounty be secured, either in Wy- oming or Montana. To day Montana pays a bounty of $3 on wolves, or coyotes, pups and all. Wyoming pays $4.a head for grown wolves, and 75 cents for pups. I believe the only way to exterminate wolves would be for a general and sufficient bounty to be paid, in cash, at convenient points; and to prevent fraud the pelts should be taken up, on payment of the bounty. In Montana we pay 2 hunters a private bounty of $2 apiece for grown wolves and $1 on pups, in addition to the state bounty. In Wyoming we pay the 2 hunters $25 a month each, with subsistence, in Nddition to which they get the state bounty. I am doubtful if any means can be found to improve greatly the situation as it ex- ists to-day, unless the general government could be induced to take hold of the mat- ter, which I suppose is doubtful. When representatives of the larger cattle companies have attempted to bring forward any bill, in the state legislatures, for the payment of large bounties of $8 or $10, the cry has immediately gone up that the cor- porations were trying to get money out of the state treasury for their own benefit. The mere suggestion that any corporation can get any benefit from any proposed law is enough to condemn it, in the eyes of many voters of these states; and it is always an effective war-cry for the cheap politi- cian, who finds plenty of hearers. For these reasons I do not think a law that would really be effective in extermi- nating wolves can be passed, in a number of neighboring states, and if it is not passed in all such states the wolves would be taken across the line into any state which does pay any large bounty. For the last 3 seasons my own plan has RECREATION. been to ‘keep up continuous hunting, on our own range, in an effort to induce the wolves to migrate to other places. I ad- mit this is not liberal, or public-spirited; but on the other hand, it is not intelligent or progressive for the voters of these states to fail to bring up proper legisla- tion. A large bounty is the only effective thing, because that makes hunters of a great many people; and it puts into the field a large number of hunters who will exter- minate the wolves. In our own experience we have not been able, in hunting with dogs, to catch or de- stroy an appreciable number of grown wolves. They are too strong and well fed, and have too much endurance, to be taken and killed by dogs, without the greatest difficulty. The only thing we can do, that cuts much of a figure, is to trace the bitches to their dens and secure the pups. Poison has been extensively used over the entire country, and I have lost many good dogs—deerhounds, foxhounds and bloodhounds—from poison. The baits that the wolves will not take keep for years, in this climate, the strychnine remaining in the hollow of a bone, perhaps, that a dog is likely at any time to pick up and gnaw, and thus to kill himself. The reasons for the extreme difficulty in killing wolves in the chase, either with deerhounds or foxhounds, are the elevation of the country, the aridity of the atmos- phere and the scarcity of water, so that the dogs suffer extremely from thirst. Much of the country, where the chase takes place, is extremely rough and the deerhounds and greyhounds, at the end of a 2 mile stretch, give out completely; while the wolf has still bottom enough to last him a long dis- tance. Our men have made a continuous chase as long as 15 miles, the wolf making a cir- cuit to get back to the starting point; but the wolf was enabled to do this, and finally got away, while men and dogs were nearly on and close to him. Foxhounds do not dare to fight wolves. Sometimes the wolves kill ‘them with the greatest ease. Then again, when the wolf and the dogs become completely exhaust- ed, the wolf sits down, with the dogs about him; but they dare not touch him. When sufficiently rested the wolf runs again and the chase is resumed. In fact we have not an animal in the shape of a dog that is strong enough, fierce enough, — swift enough and that has enough endurance to run down and kill grown dog wolves. Our best dogs are only occasionally suc- cessful. Some wolves are trapped, some are shot, some are roped by cowboys, and a number killed by poison, but still there are plenty left. R. M. Allen, Mgr. Ames Cattle Co. THE WOLF FROM THE, WIND RIVER COUNTRY. Editor RECREATION: I see by your July number that you are agitating the wolf question—a question which has been and is now of serious importance to all cattle, sheep and horse owners in the Western States. In the section of country where I live, and where I have run cattle for over 15 years, the wolf pest has been and is a source of incalculable loss to all stock owners; so much so, that it almost calls for action on the part of the general government to pro- tect its settlers and stock owners from the depredations committed by these blood- thirsty varmints. Very few of the counties in the states mentioned in your article are in such finan- cial circumstances as to enable them to af- ford a large bounty on wolf scalps, and the consequence is that unless some other steps are soon taken to rid the ranges of these terrible pests, they will increase to such an extent as to jeopardize the whole stock industry of the arid region. Where I live we formed an association among ourselves, and paid $25 a head, for each wolf killed in our county. Several hundred were paid for, but owing to vari- ous causes the association disbanded; and now one hears and sees, on all sides, evi- dences of the havoc played by these fierce denizens of the prairies. Mr. Otto Franc, of Meeteetse, Wyoming, a large cattle owner, will be able to inform you of the exact number of wolves killed in this vicinity. He was secretary and treasurer of our association, and marked and tallied all hides and scalps presented for bounty; Mr. Franc has been one of the most energetic exterminators of wolves, and generally employs one or 2 men, dur- ing the winter, for the sole purpose of poisoning and killing wolves. Mr. Jesse Frost, also of Meeteetse, who is‘ an expert rifleman, has killed a large number of wolves and has had some long and exciting rides after them. In one in- stance I knew him to ride over 15 miles _after a wolf, over as rough a country as it is possible to ride, and he killed the brute with a shot, as soon as he got close enough. I have known wolves, here, to kill 4 year old steers, and big, strong cows, and 2 years ago I saw where wolves had run down and killed a large bull elk. Their tracks were plainly visible and in a snowbank, nearby, you could see the marks where they had rubbed the blood from their mouths and paws. I am glad to see you taking up this mat- ter. The labor you devote to the cause will meet with its due reward, and you will not only give your readers a most excellent and interesting magazine, but you will become a benefactor to a large number of people who are living on what was so lately the frontier, and who, like all pioneers, are QUESTION. 209 “ce patiently but steadfastly struggling, “to keep the wolf from the door.” I have pleasure in answering your ques- tions in their order, and to the best of my ability. 1. Wise, Bighorn Co., Wyoming. 2 Yes: asc All, 4. From $8,000 to $10,000. 5. I have authentic knowledge that a number of wolves have chased one person, but have never heard of any one’s being killed or harmed. 6. Yes. 7. Am unable to say. 9g. I don’t think coyotes do much injury to stock. 10. I think the federal government should offer a bounty on all wolves killed, the hide and scalp to be presented while fresh and green to the County Clerk of the county where killed, or to a justice of the peace, or a game warden; said hide to be retained by the officer to whom presented. For each full grown wolf a certain bounty should be paid, and for each wolf cub a smaller amount, about 25 per cent. R. Ashworth, Wise, Wyo. FROM FREMONT CO., WYO. Editor RECREATION: Here are Mr. Thompson’s wolf questions, and my an- swers to them: 1. Where are you located? Ans.: Lander, Fremont county, Wyo. 2. Are gray wolves troublesome in your . region? Ans.: Yes; more in the remote ranges than near the settlement. 3. What do they destroy? tle? Sheep? All kinds of live stock, but more espe- cially sheep and young cattle. I have seen a single gray wolf pull down and kill a 2 year old steer. 4. About what amount of damage should you estimate they do in a year, in your county or‘range? Very hard to determine, but I should judge, from interviews with the cattlemen of this section, that the damage done by wolves and coyotes in this county would reach $20,000 possibly $25,000 a year. 5. Did you ever know of a gray wolf kill- ing or harming a human being? O. 6. Are wolves increasing in numbers? Yes, rapidly in this part of the state. 7. Have you any reason to believe wolves can signal across country, and so tell each other what parts are dangerous or where the hunting is good? ‘ Wes: Horses? Cat- 210 8. What is the average and the greatest weight and measure of a wolf, according to your certain knowledge? Never saw one weighed but have meas- ured some that were 7% feet long and all one man could do to put in a low wagon. 9. Do you consider the coyote a nui- sance; or do you consider the harm done in killing lambs, etc., more than balanced by the good they do in keeping down gophers, ground squirrels, etc.? RECREATION. Yes a great nuisance, especially to the sheep industry. 10. What do you consider the best means —legislative and practical—of dealing with the wolf question? State legislatures might offer a bounty of $15 to $25 or gray wolves, 50 per cent. of which tax could be met by the taxpayers of the state at large; the remainder to be paid by a stock tax, levied equally between the sheep and the cattle owners. Frank Dunham, M.D., Lander, Wyo... THE BROADWAY (CABLE SINGS: (With a familiar refrain.) MARGUERITE TRACY. Step lively please! Step lively please! There’re plenty of cars behind! ~ Step lively please! Step lively please! There’s never a soul inclined To wait until the next I bring, They’re all so fond of me! They’re all so keen to crowd and cling And jostle merrily. Rattle their bones over the stones, Only some passengers nobody owns! I’ve got my fingers on the keel, I’ve got the car in tow; They trust themselves to me for weal, They'll trust to me for woe. Rattle their bones over the stones, Only some passengers nobody owns! I’ve got them on the Dead Man’s Curve,— They can’t get off this street— Just watch those wild ones swing and swerve! I'll take them off their feet! ‘Rattle their bones over the stones, Only some passengers nobody owns! V’ll make that tall proud girl fall down, I’ll smash that stove-pipe hat; I'll make His Reverence play the clown, And what do you think of that? Rattle their bones over the stones, ~ Only some passengers nobody owns! I’ve got a death hold on the grip, I tow the Juggernaut. Now let.that man who’s crossing slip, Or let his heel get caught! Grind up his bones over the stones, Only a passer that nobody owns! Step lively please! Step lively please! There’re plenty of cars behind! Step lively please! Step lively please! There’s never a soul inclined To wait until the next I bring, They’re all so fond of me! They’re all so keen to crowd and cling And jostle merrily. Rattle their bones over the stones, Only some passengers nobody owns! There are still some unfortunate sports- men who are not readers of RECREATION. If you know any such send in their names, and greatly oblige them and THE EDITOR. | FROM THE GAME FIELDS. IN FLORIDA GLADES. G. BE. K, I have read, with much interest, the hunt- ing and fishing adventures told in RECREA- TION and presume something from the wilds of Florida might be appreciated by its readers. I spent 4 enjoyable years in the land of flowers, and believe it unexcelled in furnishing enjoyment to the sportsman. Two years ago, I took a party of my Ohio friends for a 10-days’ hunt, in the Lake region of Polk county. There were 6 of us beside the guide and a cook; 2 of the party being ladies. With 3 light wagons we had a delightful trip through the piney woods, and among the many lakes, reach- ing a suitable camping ground on Lake Pierce, 20 miles from our starting point, about sundown. It took some lively work to get the tents up, and enough moss and palmetto leaves for our beds, before dark. There is little twilight in Florida; night falls quickly after the sun sets. Every one was astir at an early hour, for the guide was anxious to go across the lake after game. We tramped the woods till noon, and although several deer were jumped, they were too far away for a suc- cessful shot. The hunters returned to din, ner, weary and hungry; but full of hope and courage for the next day. The guide went out for a little hunt of his own, in the afternoon, saying, as he left camp; “‘ Didn’t come out heah to eat salt meat; got to have some fresh meat in camp to-night.” No one offered to ac- company him, for every one was too tired for another long tramp that day. To pass the time pleasantly, the vicinity of the camp was explored. On either side was a dense hummock of undergrowth— palmettos, cabbage-palms, and flowering jessamine. Not 100 yards from camp, there were fresh bear signs, showing where bruin had climbed a cabbage-palm, after the fruit. The ladies exacted a promise from us that at no time should they be left in camp with- out a protector. The beauty of some of these wild spots is almost indescribable. Here the ax has made no inroads into the grandeur of the luxuriant vegetation; wild flowers abound among the graceful palms and bay trees; while here and there beautiful air plants and orchids may be seen gracing some giant cypress. The Spanish moss lends a wierd- ness to the scene, making it more beautiful and impressive. Just at dusk the guide approached with something on his shoulders. To our sur- prise and delight he threw down 2 big gob- blers. They weighed over 20 pounds each. The bronze plumage was beautiful, in the ae f ait light of the camp fire, and the birds were much admired. At daybreak 3 of us took the boat and rowed across the corner of the lake, to what proved a hilly section, of barren brush and scrub palmetto, with occasionally.a cactus. Here we met the guide who had ridden around. Soon the hounds struck a trail, and away we went through the brush and palmettos, only to have one of the hounds forge ahead and jump the deer fully a quarter of a mile off. All the consolation we had was the sight of its white flag dis- appearing among the trees. About 10 o’clock a buck was started with- in shooting distance. We amateurs wasted some good powder and shot trying to stop him; while the guide sat on his pony, on an adjoining ridge, laughing. The hounds were called back and put out again. Within 100 yards of where the first deer broke, another buck was jumped. This time we “ pulled down on him,” and he soon lay among the palmettoes, kicking his last. One man failed to see him fall, and kept on shooting. The guide almost rolled off his pony with laughter, yelling: “Don’t shoot no moah, don’t shoot no moah; you done kill him.” After the smoke cleared away, we found our friend had put a 38 Winchester bullet through the deer’s heart; while several buckshot, from my Winchester shotgun, were scattered about in various parts of his anatomy. The shot made by the rifleman was a pretty one, and the verdict was in favor of the deer being his meat. I had to content myself with the consolation of hav- ing the only shot gun in the party that was fired, in the melee, and with knowing I had hit the deer. The guide prepared our game for the trip to camp. It was a tired though happy patty that gathered around the board that ay. We shot 5 more turkeys and one spike buck, during the to-days’ sojourn. Then we went back to civilization, with renewed health and vigor, but glad to sleep on a “sure-enough ” bed, and ready to resume our vocations. SHOOTING ON THE WING J. A. MACKENZIE. How to become a good wing shot is even more puzzling than what gun to se- lect. I am not a good shot, and frequently miss; but then we poor shots, when we da hit, get more pleasure from it than the gun- ner who chooses his bird and kills it with certainty. 212 These few suggestions to the beginner, will, I hope, bring out more practical infor- mation from the older sportsmen. First, ~ learn to handle the gun quickly. Fifteen minutes’ practice every day, in your room, snapping the gun at objects on the walls, will be of benefit. Empty shells in the chambers will save the hammers from strik- ing the breech. Having decided what to aim at, fix the eyes on it and bring up the gun with an easy motion. When the aim is correct, or nearly so, press the trigger. Never try to better the aim but pull the trigger the instant the mark is seen fairly over the muzzle. Hand and eye should work in unison. Keeping both eyes open increases the range of vision and enables a much quicker aim to be taken. Should the left eye be the stronger, close it and shoot with one eye; or grasp the barrels with the left hand so as to obscure the view of the left eye. How- ever, practice with the left closed will gen- erally result in the right gaining sufficiently in strength to align the gun, when both are open. Practice snapping until the gun comes up truly aligned on the mark. The beginner should commence with shells loaded with 1% drs. of powder, 1 felt wad and % oz. of fine shot. Practice with these at station- ary marks, 15 or 20 paces away; high, low, to the right and left. When these can be hit 9 times out of 10, it is time to try mov- ing objects. Now, another difficulty arises. At birds flying straight away, or toward the shooter, the manner of aiming is the same as at stationary marks; but at crossing, rising, and descending birds, an allowance must be made. An ounce of No. 6 shot has a velocity of about 840 feet-a second, for the first 40 yards; therefore it takes 47%, or 4+ second for it to go that distance. A bird flying at the rate of 40 miles an hour, an ordinary flight, would go about 8 feet in that time. Taking into consideration the time required to pull the trigger, which varies with dif- ferent men, it would fly from 9 to 12 feet before the shot could overtake it, if at 4o yards from the gun. Allowance for this is made in 2 ways: by holding ahead, and by swinging the gun past the bird. In the first method, many beginners make the mistake of not allow- ing for the time it takes to bring the gun up. This must be determined from ex- perience, for it varies with different shoot- ers. The second method, which I think is the better, is less likely to develop into “ snap- ping” at everything. Swing the gun in the direction of the flight, and as it passes the bird press the trigger without diminishing the lateral movement. By the time tha shot leave the barrel, the gun has gained sufficiently on the bird to make allowance RECREATION. for its flight. Some men move the gun far enough ahead of the game to make the al- lowance, but this is apt to make one a “ poking” shot. Aim above rising birds and below descending. Good practice can be had at sparrows. Use light loads of No. 10 shot and 2 drs. of powder. One will be surprised at the effectiveness and at the sport furnished by these little robbers, as they dart from stack to barn or rise singly from the fence. The novice generally shoots behind and under game. Not because he does not know where he should hold, but he fails to put his knowledge into practice. He is, in common with many old shooters, likely to get into the habit of snap-shooting at everything. This is due to nervousness, and is difficult to overcome. It is a good thing to be able to make a snap-shot in cover, but in open the snap-shot is not in it with the deliberate shooter. Several times last fall, I missed with the right barrel, at short range, and, cooling down a little, made a clean kill with the left. In deliberate shooting, the sports- man sees the bird over the gun, or follows its flight before he shoots. In every case, however, one should shoot at the first sight, if nearly correct. The nervous snap- shot frequently shoots even though he is aware the aim is not within several feet of the bird. Some writers recommend target practice with a rifle, as likely to help the beginner in wing shooting. Has any reader of REc- REATION tried it? I will repeat, ‘‘ Practice.” Do not be easily discouraged. One cannot become a good field-shot with 1 or 2 seasons’ work. The first fall I tried bird shooting, my bag was 2 woodcocks, one quail, and 3 ruffed grouse. The second season, after going through such a course of practice, as here outlined, I got 5 woodcocks, 21 quails, 10 ruffed grouse and 10 rabbits, besides sev- eral hawks and other birds. All these birds were killed on the wing. Twenty-five ruffed grouse are enough for any man in one sea- son; and, to my notion, will furnish more sport than 2 moose or half a dozen deer. WISCONSIN DEER LICKS. Jamestown, N. Y. Editor RECREATION: It may interest the readers of RECREATION, who never watched or saw a deer lick, to know how and what they look like. Last spring, from the toth of April to the roth of May, I was in Saw- yer county, Wisconsin, propagating muska- longe. It is a wild, desolate place, 21 miles from a post office, between the Omaha railroad and the headwaters of the Chip- pewa river. Three years ago this country was traversed by forest fires, which swept FROM THE GAME FIELDS. away the underbrush, leaving nothing but blackened trunks of trees and fallen logs, for many miles. So, if you are accustomed to seeing deer in their haunts, it is no trick to discover one in this locality. I had been at Lost lake nearly 3 weeks, and had seen, in my travels around the lakes, numerous fresh deer tracks, but could not get sight of a deer, although, coming on my back track one day, I saw where one had stepped in one of my footprints. I told our guide about it and he said ig would see plenty of them if I knew how to look for them. I did not care to kill one, but simply wanted to see one. One day, while exploring around the out- let of Wilson’s lake, a small lake West of Lost lake, I discovered a natural lick, and it looked as if a herd of sheep had visited it, so thick were the tracks. It was about 4 o’clock in the afternoon, so I climbed a tree and watched the lick till nearly sun- down. At that time I was rewarded by seeing a young buck suddenly come in sight, as if he had risen from the ground. He came leisurely toward the lick, till within 10 rods of it, when a puff of wind came up and he stopped. He had ‘scented me and stood a few moments when another puff of wind came. This satisfied him and he gave that whistle so familiar to hunt- ers. Up went his flag, and about the same time, to my right, was another signal and there went as large a buck as ever I saw. The way those 2 bucks sailed over fallen logs was interesting. In about half an hour 2 does came right under me, went up to the lick and stayed there till I got tired of watching them when I moved a foot and disturbed the branches. This put them to flight in an instant. They looked thin, as if they had passed a hard winter. I came down from the tree, well paid for my trouble. If this had been in season I should probably not have seen a blamed deer. This lick was at the base of some rocks, and a spring was close by that tasted strong of iron. I saw an artificial lick, near a lumber camp, that had been made by pour- ing brine on the roots of a large stump. Near by was a tree, with a ladder reaching up into the branches, where a seat was placed among the limbs. There the hunter seats himself, and when the unsuspecting deer come underneath he shoots them. Hundreds of deer are killed in and out of season, in this Northern country, during the year; yet you can hardly blame the settlers for killing what deer they want. During the summer the deer have plenty of feed; in winter they have poor picking. After I saw the first deer, among this dead timber, I had no trouble seeing them every day, during my stav at Lost lake. The deer, up here in Wisconsin, are very large. They are light gray, while over in Minnesota they are smaller and darker and you will find among them some black tails. 213 The guide and cook we had was Frank Griffin, of Hayward, Wis. Frank W. Cheney. FIVE DEER IN s50 SECONDS. Olympia, Wash. Editor RECREATION: I noticed in the May number of RECREATION a communi- cation from F. H. Knowlton, about killing 2 deer in half a minute. I can discount that record. Last fall I was in Clallam county, Wash., and hunted with a young man who had never seen a live wild deer, in his life. One night we camped at the foot of old Mount Constance; taking an early start in the morning to climb to the summit. As we cautiously slipped along the crest of a ridge, I spied 2 deer, about 150 yards below. They heard us and were looking our way. I told my companion to get ready, for I intended to shoot the larger one. At the crack of my rifle they started, my deer tumbling backward at the second jump. As the other one reached the sum- mit of the ridge, it stopped just long enough to get a bullet behind the shoulder. The killing of both took about 15 seconds. The next morning we again started for the summit. Along in the afternoon, we saw a bunch of 6 deer, 60 yards away. I got in one shot before they started to run. The buck I shot took a jump and turned up his toes. The others scattered, a big doe taking the lead, right up the can- yon; and the biggest buck of the band was only one jump behind her. I let him have it through the hip. He went on, as though nothing had happened. Being determined to get him, even if all the others got away, I pumped another bullet into his body, this time close to the fore leg. At the second jump, he keeled over, just as I let another buck have it. The last one was hit in the rear—a shot that was a .wettler for him. By this time the old doe was nearly out of range, so I let her go, turning my atten- tion to a spike buck that stopped to look back, and a big doe taking a short cut over the ridge. I halted the doe with a builet in the flank. The little buck had his neck broken by a bullet. I now turned to my companion, and saw him standing still, with a look of surprise stealing over his features, evidently hav- ing forgotten he had a gun. I had killed 5 deer out of 6, and they lay kicking, within a space not larger than a square acre. I am sure the time of the shooting was not more than 50 seconds. We had started to go over the rarfge, but with so much meat on our hands, we went back to get help to bring it out. Every pound was consumed by the settlers. Allen Weir. This does not justify you in such a whole- sale killing. One or 2 deer is enough for any man to kill, at one time. EDITOR. 214 ANTELOPE ON THE HORSE RANGE. Lander, Wyo. Editor RECREATION: When I was 14 years old I hired out to a Mr. Hall to herd horses, about 75 miles from here, on Lan- der creek. Big game was plentiful, such as elk, deer and antelope, although when I arrived there, most of the elk and deer were farther back in the mountains. I had a 44 Winchester rifle and a 45 re- volver, and of course was anxious to kill something. My first shot was at 2 elk. I was riding a young horse, and had only my revolver. I was riding down a narrow hog-back, looking for a stray bunch of horses, when I noticed, down to my left, in a bunch of quaking asp, what I took to be 2 cows, lying down. They must have been asleep, for I rode up to within 50 yards of them, before they jumped up, when I saw they were elk. I slid off my horse while they stood there wondering what kind of an an- imal I was. I put my arm through the bridle rein, took as careful an aim as I could, and pulled. The next thing I knew I was on my back, in the rocks, and that measly cayuse was yanking me around to suit himself, in his efforts to leave me afoot, 10 miles from camp. He finally quieted down, when I got up and looked around for my dead elk. The 2 cows were about a mile,away, go- ing South. The one I shot at finally died —from old age. For a month after that I was shooting at antelope every day, but could not hit them. Finally one morning, I saddled up my gentlest horse, took my Winchester, and started out, with blood in ily -eyeav ah had determined to get meat or die trying. I was riding along in the foot hills, when I saw a bunch of antelope, about a mile away, in the head ofa gulch. I rode up on the opposite side of the hill from them, until I thought I was near them; tied my horse, and crawled up to the top of the hill. As I raised up to locate the game they saw me and ran up the hill, on the other side, about 75 yards away, where they stopped. I got down on one knee, took good aim at a fine buck and fired. He fell in his tracks and did not even kick. On examination I found I had shot him through the heart. I loaded him on my horse and rode into camp, the proudest boy West of the Mississippi river. : WG A STRANGE KNOCKOUT. Clover, Wash. Editor RECREATION: Few hunters ever have such an experience as being run over by a deer; but that was my luck while camping on the Teaeaway. I started out RECREATION. hnnting, one morning, with one compan- ion, Pat Flood. We made our way up a mountain near camp, through the quaking aspen. Just the place for deer, Pat said. Of this I was soon assured by seeing tracks of a bunch of 5 or 6. Pat started down the slope, while I fol, lowed the tracks, which led to a steep hill covered with mountain-ash and hazel so thick I had to creep carefully not t6 fright- en the game before I could see it. The deer were scattered and feeding. I felt sure they were not 200 yards away, for in front lay a deep gulch; on the other side of this there was a steep bluff. I was certain they were between me and the bluff. I was in brush almost too thick to crawl through, and about as high as my head. Suddenly I heard the crash of a deer, on the hill-side, just above and within a few feet of me. Rising from a kneeling posi- tion, I saw a deer’s head and breast outlined against the sky. Pushing my rifle forward, it met him half way. At the instant it was discharged, I received the full force of the bounding deer, and was knocked headlong down the hill, through the tangled brush. Picking myself up, some seconds later, nose bleeding, my eyes full of mud, hat and gun gone, I was brought to my senses by hearing Pat’s rifle making music not far below me. Looking aroundsy as best I could, I saw 5 deer bounding up the gulch. Though a long way off, I opened fire, and after several shots succeeded in getting one. Making my way down to Pat, I saw a buck which he had killed, and I at once claimed it, for'the animal was marked with my brand on the shoulder, where my rifle had burned the hair off. The bullet had just grazed the hide. J9B:--Liptrap: TRAILING FOXES. 5. APs Mi “Let’s go bag a fox or 2, in the morn- ing.” Such a proposal from my friend and hunting companion, Billy, was always sure of a hearty approval. Seven o'clock the next morning found me at Billy’s house, fully equipped for business. In 10 minutes we were On our way to the woods. Not- withstanding the stinging cold, we en- joyed our walk of 2 miles as only enthusi- astic sportsmen can. Our way of killing foxes is to track them in the snow and to shoot them while they are lying down or, as more often is the. case, on the run. We use new Baker guns, and load with No. 2 shot. This combina- tion is perfection, for extreme ranges; but I am digressing. “Here is a good track, Tom; and here is another, both going the same way, said Billy. Noting one track was large and the other small, we concluded we were after a male anda female, and would find them to- gether. FROM THE GAME FIELDS. Following the tracks a short distance, they showed that the foxes had been look- ing for a place to sleep. Now we moved forward cautiously, watching to the right and left, more than to the front; knowing a fox always doubles on his track before lying down. The tracks approached a deep gully, thickly grown up with trees and brush; a likely place for a fox, on a cold, windy day. Having the wind in our favor, we walked to the edge and looked in. Yes, there they were; 2 round, red balls, just behind an old worm fence. Bang—bang—bang. They were both down; but the big one was 80 yards away before he dropped to the last shot. Pshaw, that was too easy ! It was then only 9:30. So, quickly skin- ning the pair, we tucked the pelts into our hunting coats and began looking for more tracks. After going about half a mile we struck another. Mile after mile we fol- lowed, until 5 miles from home. Here it circled back again. All the way the fox had been hunting. Here and there, as we tramped along, we -read the signs of tragedy. The trail fol- lowed a creek for 100 yards, where the bank hung over; a favorite roosting place for small birds. Several long leaps, a spot in the snow thickly padded with tracks, a few feathers, and the tale is told. The tracks crossed a meadow. Here 2 long leaps to the right, a hole in the snow, a dead mouse. I wondered by what one of the 5 senses the fox located that mouse. Farther along he caught a rabbit, after a straight run of 1oo yards. After eating half, and burying the rest in the snow, he started off toward an old slashing. We congratulated our- selves, for the chase would soon be over; but the woods were hardly entered when, 200.yards ahead, we saw him sneaking away. The wind was against us. 'A fox places great reliance on his nose. After him again, for we know he will not go far before lying down. Presently we see him, or think so, 200 yards away, lying by a tree. Billy stays here while I make a detour, get the wind in my favor and try- ing to get close enough for a shot. Imag- ine my feelings, after 15 minutes of crawl- ing and creeping, to find the supposed fox only a bunch of leaves. Motioning to Billy, we moved on again. Now we find where the fox left the woods and started across the fields. Ten minutes more and we see him lying under a thorn- apple bush. One, 2, 3! and the right bar- rels crack together. He was hard hit, but tried to run. The left barrels roared and he dropped dead. Three o'clock; ample time to get home before dark. Seldom indeed do we bag more than one fox in a day; and feel well repaid for our day’s tramp if we do that. 215 A TEST OF NERVE. Te Co. Be The latter part of March, along in the early 80's, my hunting partner and I were camped near the mouth of the canyon at the junction of the North and -South forks of the Little Bighorn river. Our camp was in Wyoming, but for 80 miles to the North the Crow reservation extended to the Yellowstone river. Shut in on all sides by high bluffs and towering mountains, the little basin was always free from rough winds. A wagon- sheet stretched over a pole was ample pro- tection from the early spring snows and rains. We had been in camp several days, but as there was no snow we could not expect to do much on bear. As we sat before the fire one evening, it began to snow. Our spirits rose immediately, and a hunt was planned for the morning. We always hunt- ed separately. Before daylight we saddled our horses and pulled out. I crossed the main Little Horn, below camp, and began to climb the hill on the North side. After going about 3 miles, I crossed a large bear trail. I got down and examined it and saw it was fresh. From its enormous size, I judged it to have been made by a grandpa bear; so I left my horse and followed it. I be- came disgusted by noon, and concluded not to go any farther, so sat down to rest, be fore starting to climb out of the canyon. After cooling off, I felt better, and thought I would not give up just yet. An- other hour’s walking, sliding, and falling, and I came to the brink of a jumping off place; almost perpendicular and 150 feet to the bottom. The bear had gone down all right, as the piled up snow on either side of the trail showed. Apparently he sat down, pulled off brakes and slid to the bottom. I felt sure I could slide down where a bear could, but was not so sure of being able to slide up again. However, I took the chances, and slid. It was pretty rough tobogganing, I thought, as I pulled up at the bottom. After trying my legs and finding they would work all right, I again took up the trail. Within 400 yards I found where the bear had wintered. Then I knew he would lay up for the day near by, as this was his first trip out of winter quar- ters. The slope of the mountain side was steep and uneven; so I climbed up about 30 feet and started parallel with the trail. Taking a step, I would stop and look sharply in every direction for the bear, also locating trees having limbs close to the ground, convenient for climbing. I felt as if I might have use for one presently. I moved in this way for about 150 yards, when sud- denly I saw the bear rise on his fore feet, in his bed. His head was toward me and 216 he sat watching me, like a great dog. I could have shot him in the breast or neck, for the distance was only 31 paces, I found later, but I dared not risk the shot. I wanted to kill him instantly, for if wound- ed, even so he could go but 6 feet, he would roll and slide hundreds of feet down into the canyon. When the bear was discovered I was car- rying my gun in both hands, waist high and cocked, but for several seconds I did not move a muscle, realizing that getting a good shot depended on making no hasty movement. Two feet in front of me and on a line with my left side and the bear, was atree. Ii I could get my gun against this for a rest, without alarming the bear, I had him sure. Slowly the rifle was raised to my shoulder and to the’tree. It seemed an age before it was in position. The bear looked steadily, but seemed unable to make out what I was. My nerves were strung to their highest tension, and I felt sure of put- ting the bullet exactly where I wanted it. Taking deliberate aim, just over the right eye, I pressed the trigger. At the crack of the 45-75 Winchester, the bear wilted in his tracks, scarcely moving afterward. Going up near where he lay, I looked at the great mass, realized it was all over and that I had killed my first bear. Then my nerves relaxed and I shook as badly as when I killed my first deer, in Wisconsin, more than 20 years before. The bear had a magnificent hide, and was fat, considering the season. I will not venture to estimate his weight, but he was by no means a common grizzly. I have eee many since, but none so large as tnis. A TRIP ON THE MISSISSIPPI. There is no place where one can find more varied sport than on the great Father of Waters. The time to leave, for a trip on this great stream, varies with the sea- son. As soon as the ice passes out is a good time to start, and you will meet geese and ducks, by the thousands, on their way North. Don’t fail to take with you a good sup- ply of decoys and calls. Both geese and ducks have a tantalizing way of swimming just out of gun range, from the shores, and when you start to them, in boats, they wait until you are almost in range and then fly. As to a boat, take some small craft, all on lower deck and propelled by steam, with a good supply of regular: river skiffs. When properly made the river skiff is broad, and steady, and can be run out over the thousands of acres of swamp lands, along the river, where the geese and ducks collect in immense numbers, to feed, and where the mud is so deep it is impossible to wade, even with the tallest boots. RECREATION. On February 15, 1897, a party of us left St. Louis, for a trip through all the hunt- | ing region as far South as Helena, Ark., and while we had much rare sport we lost a lot of valuable time by not having the right kind of a boat. If you want some grand shooting, next season, start at St. Louis or Cairo, Ill., and go down the Mississippi. Watch the flight of ducks and geese, and when you see many flocks flying over the timber, in one direction, you may rest assured it is not far to some lake, where you will find all the sport you wish. "There are hardly 5 miles in any one stretch, but on one side or the other, a short distance back, is a pond or lake where the birds gather by thousands to feed. But before you start on this journey test your boat, and its motive power, thorough- ly. Be sure it works perfectly and that it is reliable under all conditions; for there is nothing more exasperating than to have your engine give out, when you are 10 miles from even a blacksmith shop. H. C. Mead. TEXAS DOVE SHOOTING. Quanah, Tex. Editor RECREATION: A friend and I drove out about a mile from town one even- ing, to a field grown up with sunflowers, for a little dove shooting, and before we got through the wire fence, the doves be- gan to flush. On the first rise I killed one bird, not shooting my second barrel, while my companion killed one. As we walked on, 2 to 10 doves would flush at every 20 or 30 steps, and the shoot- — ing was lively, of course. This was kept up until both ran out of shells. Ed, my friend, had started with 30, I with 25. When we got back to the buggy and counted our birds, it was found that Ed. had 13 birds, while I had killed 11. After resting a few minutes we started again, my companion with 30 shells, I with 25. This time we each managed to bring down 2 doubles, though frequently we had to use the 2d barrel on the first bird. Sometimes, too, a dove would escape both barrels. It took only about 30 or 40 minutes to run the birds all out of the field. On again returning to the buggy and counting up, Ed. had 16 killed for 26 shots, and I 13 to show for 23 empty shells. This gave us a total of 53 doves for 104 shots. We are members of the Quanah Gun Club, and on telling some of the other members of our fine sport, one of them asked what our score was. On learning our average, he said he could beat that—could average 7O per cent. During the argu- ment that followed, I told him we would shoot together, and he could have my birds, FROM THE GAME FIELDS. if he came up to his mark; if not, I would take all he should kill. He agreed to this, and one afternoon, a few days later, we, with Ed., started for the sunflower field. With 25 shells each in our pockets we invaded the place. My op- ponent was given the right side, Ed. the centre, whilel took the left. It was “ bang —bang—bang”’; and so close together came the shots that one could not tell what the other shooters were doing. After 5 or 6 reports from the right side of the field, I heard my opponent say that he did not want any doves anyway. On returning to the buggy, it looked very much that way. Ed. had 13 birds, I 12 and our friend only 4—and all of his shells were gone! Ed. and I were generous with him, however, and gave him enough birds to make a presentable looking bag. B. F. Williams. WASHINGTON GAME NOTES. e Lake Cushman, Wash. Editor ReEcrREATION: Another warm, open winter, with little hunting and no slaughter of game, either furred or feath- ered, gives us great promise of fine shoot- ing during the summer and fall, while an unusually full berry crop makes a large bear supply a certainty. There are more broods of ruffed grouse, and blue or dusky grouse, than ever before known; while all signs in- dicate a prolific year for deer and elk. herd of the latter, numbering between 20 and 30, have “ springed ” within 5 miles of here. Judging from the signs they are all ccews and calves. Our populistic solons, in Olympia, have drawn up and passed an excellent game law, with one proviso which will render the whole inoperative. They prevent the’ killing of large game, except during Sep- tember, and prohibit all killing of quail and Mongolian pheasants until 1900. A final clause, however, provides that ranchers and prospectors may kill at any time, for their own use, and as anyone, by stretching the truth a little, can be a rancher or a pros- pector, I fear there will be general killing all the year around. Sportsmen, and those who kill game for legitimate use save far more game, by helping to exterminate _ wolves, cougars and wildcats, than they de- stroy in hunting. We all believe a law prohibiting the kill- ing of any female deer, at any time of the year, and an entire prohibition of the sale of game, at any season, would do more to protect our game than anything else could; and we hope you will join us in an effort to bring about the enactment of such a law. It is the market and hide hunters who do the mischief—not the sportsmen nor the ranchers. F. J. Church. ¢ 217 I am heartily in favor of the enactment of laws, in all the states, prohibiting the sale of game at all times. I announced this proposition 20 years ago and have urged it ever since. I also favor the enactment of laws forbidding the killing of female ani- mals, at all times. EDITOR. AMONG THE OZARKS. Galena, Mo. Editor RECREATION: Among the droop- ing cedars, and stately oaks, in the some- what isolated district of Stone county, Mo., can be found one sportsman who’ will at any time “ jine ye’ for a day of so, to hunt the wary buck or to cast for the gamy bass. Having spent the greater part of my life in the cities of the West, with only an occasional day to call my own, I resolved to settle where game and fish were abun- dant, and where, without limit, I could put in the time at my own sweet will. So among the beautiful hills and rugged Ozarks I established my camp. To the South, 20 miles away, winds the beautiful White river, famous for its fish. At our very door ripples the clear and limpid James fork of the White, noted for jack salmon, speckled bass and _ big- mouthed bass. The great ‘‘ White bluff,’ near us, rises perpendicularly 4oo feet from the water’s edge; while the “ Virgin bluff,” 12 miles South, rears its rocky crown 700 feet above the river, overhanging so that, in passing in boats, the top cannot be seen. In September let a party take canoes, at Galina, on the James, and, with rod and spoon, float 100 miles to the mouth of the stream. The scenery is grand the entire distance, but as the rapid current carries you on, do not forget to cast your spoon into the shadow of some old bowlder, for there lie the gamiest of bass, and they will fight you to a finish, too. It will take at least 4 days to make the trip to the mouth of the James. Then, en- tering White river, take a run of 2 days, landing, at supper-time the second day, at the home of Hon. H. C. Thomas, who is one of the boys. After this 6-day run, you will be only 18 miles from the point of starting. Be loaded now for a hunt back. The national birds (according to RECREATION for May), tur- keys, are plentiful and at this season are full grown. Then again, if birds are too small, you can find deer frolicking in the cedar woods, adjacent to the streams. This country, not many years ago, was full of deer. A man told me, a short time since, he had seen 75 skins of deer, killed by one man, and the hide of the first killed was hardly dry. Think of such destruction sim- ply for the hides! No law can be too severe on such men; but, thanks to the last Mis- 218 souri assembly, we now have better laws for the protection of game and fish. This part of our state, for a few years, has been overrun with a lot of unscrupulous hunters who kill and drive with hounds, everything before them. In the fall they fire the woods, which destroys the mast upon which the few remaining deer might live. In future our game will not only be protected by law but also by an alliance of our best citizens, who will endeavor to prosecute all offenders. Many thanks to RECREATION for the stand taken to protect game. May it not be long until, through its influence, stringent game and fish laws will be made and enforced in every state. O. W. Bett. A CHEAP TRAP. Cincinnati, O. Editor RECREATION: I saw in your high- ly esteemed magazine some points as to how to shoot on the wing, also a descrip- tion of a glass ball trap. Enclosed find drawing of a pigeon trap, which a friend and I invented, and which we have found suc- cessful as well as economical. A is a stake 1% by 1% inches and about 10 inches long. B is the bird, which may be made of old tin cans or of scraps of thin copper or brass. C is a long wire nail, driven in stake (A). D and D’ are Wire nails driven in spool (E) with heads cut off and projecting about % inch. E is a spool 1% inches in diameter and 2 inches long; made by taking a block one inch RECREATION. thick by 2 long, cutting it in the form of G and fitting a collar (F) at each end, made of % inch wood, 1% inches in diameter. H is the cord wrapped around spool. I is the ground and J, J’ are holes in pigeon, to fit nails D and D’. To set up trap drive stake in ground; place the spool or nail as at E. Wrap cord around spool as in H; place pigeon on. nails D and D’. Bending the wings, one a little up and the other a little down, at their margin. By pulling cord, which is wrapped around spool, and which leads to a person back of shooter, the spool revolves rapidly and pigeon is sent on its flight. If pigeon will not sail at first, bend wings until it does, and then keep same for model and make others like it. I am now experimenting on a small mo- tor, to take place of cord. It is too much like work to wind the cord each time. If it is successful I will send you plan of same. One good thing about this trap is that the bird never goes twice alike. It will go first to the right and then to the left, or straight up or away from you, at a 2.40 clip, and I dare say it will take any young shoot- er some time to get the knack of breaking the pigeons. H. Willaner Lowe. HUNTING IN MAINE. Editor RECREATION: It was a jolly party of hunters that started for the Maine for- ests, the last of September, 1896. There were E. M. Goodall, F. A. Allen, W. J., C. A. and Stillman Bodwill, all of San- ford, Me.; Dr. F. A. Bragden, Springvale, and Dr. Ferguson, of Cambridge, Mass. Our 4 guides, Uncle Nathan, his son and grandson, and George Spaulding, were awaiting us at Bingham. On the evening of the third day, perma- nent camp was reached. Small game was FROM THE GAME FIELDS. scarce, but big game was plentiful. We would have had no difficulty in killing all we wanted, had it not been for the rain, which fell almost incessantly. In fact, we had but 5 hours of sunshine during the en- tire 10 days in the woods. Every time there was a lull in the rain, some of us would go out, but we were certain to re- turn drenched to the skin. The guides were, to some extent, at sea; for the gates of Moxie pond had been closed, for the benefit of the lumbermen; and this, with the heavy rains, caused the water to rise, and large game was obliged to seek new feeding grounds. Our accommodations were good and, notwithstanding the rain, we managed to pass the time pleasantly. Hackett, at whose camp we stayed one night, had promised to send us a shoulder of caribou. On Saturday it arrived. I saw at once, that, instead of caribou, he had sent veal. When- ever we saw anyone from Hackett’s neigh- borhood, after that, he would invariably ask how we liked our caribou. At every opportunity, we sent Hackett word to give us some more veal, like the last. He thought he had played us a good joke, but some of our party had been in the Maine woods before. , Bragdon and Allen were obliged to leave at the end of the first week. Allen, by means of a persuasive tongue and the wherewithal, managed to get a buck, to take back with him. On breaking camp, we tried to follow a blazed trail, to a “ tote-road,” which would take us to Chamberlain hill, where we were to spend a few days, at a farm-house. We followed the trail until we reached a clear- ing; there we lost it completely. This was at 11 o'clock, and it was nearing dusk when we finally found a wood-road that led to Chamberlain hill. In the morning, in the field near the farm house, we saw the footprints of sev- eral deer and plans were laid for that night. In the evening we selected positions and waited. When tired and disgusted, we re- treated to the house and went to bed. The next morning there was not a track of a deer in the field. It seemed we were des- tined to meet with disappcintment, as far ‘as big game’ was concerned, so we gave it up and went back to Bingham. _Will and I, taking a stroll along the prin- cipal street, saw an old trapper who had just brought in a black bear that he had killed. He knew the animal was worth $25, and so did we; but he finally agreed to part with it for $20. The day we left Bingham, the game on the train consisted of 7 deer, 2 black bear, 2 caribou and a moose, all killed at the fork of the Dead and Kennebec rivers. F. M. G. 219 COONS IN THE WATER. Last spring, 3 of us, Barney, Dan and I, went to Lake Addie, near our town, for a duck hunt. It was so foggy objects could be seen only a few rods away, and the wind blew so hard there was no flight of ducks. After a time the sun came through the fog; then, looking out on the water, Dan noticed 3 small objects moving toward us. Thinking they were muskrats, we opened fire, but could not hit them. ‘ d On they came, and when they were with- in 2 rods of shore I saw they were ’coons. We had been shooting at their tails, for nothing else but their noses showed above the water. On seeing us, the ’coons turned and started back across the lake. We kept shooting until they were out of range, then Dan got a boat that was near by, and pushed off in pursuit, using a fence-rail for a paddle. He left his gun, but took our 2 dogs. The ’coons were nearly across the lake when Dan caught up with them. The dogs jumped into the water, half filling the boat as they did so. Dan used the rail on the ’coons, but it took him nearly 30 minutes to kill the first. The dogs were after the other ’coons, but whenever a dog approached near enough, the ’coon would reach out with a front paw and hit a canine nose so hard its owner would swim away again. Dan began on another ’coon as soon.as he secured his first. While he was pound- ing it, the third swam ashore and got away. Dan’s second victim was finally hauled in. The ’coons weighed 18 and 21 pounds, re- spectively. For game, in this vicinity, we have nearly all of the different kinds of ducks, geese, prairie chickens, snipe, jack-rabbits and cottontails; also red foxes, badgers and woodchucks. For the angler, there are pickerel, black bass, rock bass, perch, sun- fish, suckers and buffalo fish. Louis A. Ahlbrecht, Brownton, Minn. GOOD AND BAD GUIDES. St. Anthony, Fremont Co., Idaho. Editor RECREATION: I had a small ad- vertisement in the June number of REc- REATION, and received a number of letters dated prior to Jiine 2; the writers saying they saw my advertisement in RECREATION. I have been asked how to get a good guide. In answering I will tell how not to get a poor one. One man who claims to be a guide had a party out last summer, in the Jackson Hole country. After he had taken his party to the railroad, I asked him if he had had 220 good luck on his trip. He replied that the hunters did not kill any big game, and he did not care. As he was not getting big wages, he did not take them where the game could be found. They saw a few antelope, caught some trout and killed a number of sage-hens. The guide put in all the time he could, and that was all he cared fer. Another party started at the same time and killed 6 bear, 14 elk and 2 deer. These hunters were not out so long as the others, but paid their guide good wages, and he tried. to satisfy them. I know several men who have come here expecting a good time, but who have gone away dipeatlened). because they were fooled in the man who took them out. To any one contemplating a trip, I would say, get a good guide and pay him good wages. You will be better satisfied at the end of your trip than if you had a cheap man, who put in lots of time, but did not find the game. There are good guides in Jackson’s Hole, and there are good guides who do not live here, but who know every foot of the coun- try, where the best fishing and hunting can be had. A man in New York wrote asking what wages a good man would expect. I do not think the right kind of a guide can be had, in this country, for less than $5 a day and board. He would furnish his own saddle-horse, would be extra. for $5. A good guide will want the party engag- ing him ahead to send a small deposit, as a guarantee of good faith. I have known of parties engaging men here, keeping them waiting until too late to go with anyone else, and then they did not come. I have also known guides who contracted to take certain parties, but some one else coming along would offer the guides bigger wages, and the first hunters would arrive to find their man had deserted them. The best way, when engaging a guide, is to put up a forfeit and then have the agree- ment in writing. I have lived in the Rocky mountains all my life, and have seen a good many parties of hunters, and many guides too, fooled. As a rule a guide can be de- pended on to stick to his word. Recently I had a letter from a man in Colorado, saying he could get a guide in this part of the country, who would take him, in 2 days’ travel from the railroad, where he could find elk, moose, bear and mountain sheep, and where he could catch all the fish he wanted, without moving camp. There is no such place in this or any other country. A hunter may go up in the mountains as far as water can be found, and then it will take him a full day to get to the sheep. There are some moose in Idaho, but few in Wyoming. There are Some men would not go but the rest of the outfit RECREATION. still some mountain sheep here, but the hunter cannot find them and get back to camp the same day. For trout fishing, Idaho and Wyoming beat the world. George Winegar. NOTES. Toledo, O. Editor RECREATION: I saw a statement, in a recent number of RECREATION, from L. D. W. to the effect that he had borrowed a well broken pointer and had gone after some birds, which he found but which he did not get. If I borrowed a dog I should not condemn him because I did not get as many birds as my partner. That is dis- courteous to the dog and to his owner. Last Thanksgiving morning L. D. W., Chas. Eastwood, C. Wright, T. Hoover, D. McBride, and I went about 8 or 10 miles West of this city, to a place called The Openings. Mr. Hoover, who was not feel- ing well at the time, had his throat tied up with a flannel, and wanted to be careful not to get his feet wet. In crossing a creek, on a pole, he slipped and fell. In order to keep his gun dry, he thought he could strike his elbows on the opposite bank; but fell short about 2 feet. About the time he was empty- ing the water out of his gun-barrels, and hip-boots, the air was rather blue around there. McBride, who is not much of a wing shot, but who is noted for being a great coon and fox hunter, and for knowing the woods from one end to the other, got twisted and spent part of the afternoon climbing trees to find his way out. He nearly wore out a pair of corduroy trousers; but we finally all got out and had a good day’s sport. We found game enough to make it interesting, and killed 11 ruffed grouse, 2 quails, 2 gray squirrels and 2 rab- bits. We have plenty of birds left over— more than usual. OV Orr: I saw in one of the sportsmen’s papers an article stating that deer only chew lily pads, to spit them out. That statement is amusing to me. I have seen a lot of deer in my time; have opened the stomachs of many of them and have found them full of lily pads. Have also opened many cari- bou. In September they wade the ponds the same as deer, and live on the pads. As I am writing, 7 A.M., there are g deer within a stone’s throw of this house. They are with the cows, in the pasture, and it’s a regular thing for them to come out. There are 2 bucks, 2 or 3 does and-some yearlings. One cow does not like them to come in and eat up the grass. She shakes her head and runs at them. Then they make a bolt for the woods, but soon return. FROM THE GAME FIELDS. I have been in the woods about one month, building a hunter’s camp. Have but 8 miles of canoeing, from this place, over on the West branch of the Penobscot river. Have seen as many as 20 deer in a day, and never less than 2 or 3. All this without going out of my way. They seldom run off; but stand and look at you as you go by; then go to feeding again. Have seen several moose tracks. No moose were killed just in this part, last fall, but that does not prove anything. They do a lot of roaming. Fishing never was better, on the West branch, at this time of year. We look fora large crowd of sportsmen this season. I see no reason why they may not be amply repaid for coming here, as the: game is more plentiful than ever before. John J. Kelley, Northwest Carry, Me. Burnet, Texas. Editor RECREATION: The sportsmen of Texas are rejoicing over getting our game bill through the Legislature. I think we have a fairly good bill. It protects ante- lope and Mongolian or Chinese, and Eng- lish pheasants for 5 years. Pheasants are being introduced into the state, and I hope, in 5 years, we can have fine sport with them. The shipment of game from the state is prohibited. The netting of partridges or quails is prohibited at all seasons. It is unlawful to kill ducks and_geese by any other means than ordinary guns, capable of being shot from the shoulder. It is unlaw- ful to kill pheasants from February Ist to August Ist; antelope January Ist to Sep- tember Ist; deer January Ist to September Ist; prairie chickens February Ist to Au- gust Ist; quails or partridges, March 15th to October Ist. It is unlawful at any time to hunt deer, or any other game, by the aid of a hunting lamp, or lantern, or any other light used for the purpose of hunting at night. The possession of game during the close season “shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the person in possession thereof.” The penalties are from $10 to $200. e470. elareison. I have been a reader of RECREATION for 2 years. It is the best of its kind, and I think it becomes better every issue. All ea of out-door sport should be readers of it. Small game, such as rabbits, quails, and squirrels, are plentiful here. This is also a good section for fishing, owing to the numerous lakes and streams; but the laws have been violated so much, of late, the fishing is not so good as formerly. Our last legislature passed some good game and fish laws. Already some viola- tors have been prosecuted. This will tend 221 to put a stop to such work, and permit our fish and game to increase again. I was fishing recently, with an old angler, and we caught 92 fish, averaging about % pound each, which was all we could use. Our fish are bass, rock-bass, sunfish, perch, catfish, and pike, with suckers, and some others in the streams. I am a lover of fishing and hunting, and am down on hogs and violators of game and fish laws. I heartily endorse the tone of RECREATION, in its scoring all such, and only wish we had more men to talk and act in the same way. J. Il. F., Akron, Ind. Michigan people know a thing or two about protecting fish and game. Here are some records that are good for sore eyes: May. 1897, broke the record for arrests, in the state game and fish warden’s department. There were 109 prosecu- tions and 96 convictions, growing out of 149 complaints, which were all investigated. Of the 109 cases there were only 6 acquittals. Two cases are still pending, and 5 were dismissed. There were only 3 arrests for violating the game laws, all the others being for fish law violations. In April, 1896, there were 105 arrests, and in May, 1806, 99 arrests. As many violators are sometimes prosecuted in a single month, now, as were arrested in an entire year, when the department was first created, which indicates, in some degree, the growth of its efficiency. State Warden Osborn says Deputy Warden L. W. Watkins, of Manchester, was especially active and zealous during May. If every state, and every county, could have such officers as these there would be game and fish for every one, for a thousand years. A woman was appointed county game and fish warden, in Grand Traverse county, Mich., on the solicitation of herself and friends. She is Mrs. Warren Neal, and handles a gun and boat expertly, in addi- tion to being a practical woodswoman. She is probably the only feminine game and fish warden in the world. Chris Horandt, the silk manufacturer, paid $123 for a woodcock dinner, this morning, and didn’t get the dinner either. It appears Horandt ordered the birds from Charles Conklin, of Midvale, through Charles Coursen, a juror now in atten- dance on the county courts. Conklin says the written order said ‘“‘ Get the birds, and never mind the law.’”’ Conklin got a half dozen birds and collected $3. Then Game Warden McLean arrested both men. They were arraigned before Justice John Keys and Horandt paid a fine of $120. Conklin went to jail for 90 days. Coursen will step up to see the justice, later in the week. James Stasso, who was arrested by Game Warden McLean, was fined $80 for having 4 robins in his possession.—Paterson (N. J.) News. This is mighty good medicine for law- breakers, and if game laws were adminis- tered as vigorously, everywhere, as they are in New Jersey there would be plenty oi game in every state.—EDITOR. 222 Gabriella, Orange Co., Fla. I have been a reader of RECREATION about one year, and cannot get along with- out it. I have hunted and fished in almost every state in the Union, and have employed guides in numerous localities, but meeting with heavy losses in the North, and last in Florida, I am compelled to offer myself asa guide. I have been in Florida 12 years, am well informed as to the fishing and hunting grounds and think I could give satisfaction. I can give good Florida and Pennsylvania references as to my standing and reliability. We have 13 lakes within 4% mile to 1%4 miles from the house and good quail shooting. Deer and turkey ground is from 8 to 10 miles away. John Beidler. West Superior, Wis. Editor RECREATION: “Last September we had good chicken shooting about 100 miles from here. Before the Hinckley fire, 3 years ago, there were no chickens within that distance, but now, anywhere within Io miles of .Hinckley they are abundant. Quails are also getting a good start about there, thanks to Minnesota’s 3 years of protection. Last winter we had an unusually heavy . fall of snow, and the pot hunters had a snap, shooting deer all winter. One man was arrested and sentenced to a year in jail, but that is the only case of any one being interfered with. One of our game wardens refused to seize 40 carcasses of deer, on the track, consigned to Chicago parties; because, he said, there was no money in it for him. Trout fishing is not so good as it was 3 or 4 years ago; although an angler can still get a good catch, early in the season, on the Brule river, 35 miles from here. On the Nepigon river, last August, some friends of mine had great sport, and brought home one trout that weighed 5 pounds. Bij: S: Warren, Minn., is the best place for sportsmen, on the Great Northern Rail- way. It is 330 miles North of St. Paul. April is a good month for geese, but Oc- tober is better. A man makes a mistake who uses an 8 gauge gun, over decoys. A I0 gauge gun, with No. 2 shot, for geese, every time. I got in my pit at daylight, one frosty morn- ing last October, with an 8 gauge, and had lively shooting for an hour. Twelve flocks of geese came to the decoys. I emptied 24 shells and only dropped 12 geese. With a lighter gun a man could have had at least 20 birds. The field was handy for a sneak and was covered with geese at evening. The farmer wanted me to crawl up and kill 20 at a shot, but I did not disturb RECREATION. them, knowing they would come to feed in the morning, and the fun of seeing 12 geese fall beats a pot shot any time. It usually counts more birds too. My gun was only built for one bird at a time, and the reason I missed so.many was because I did not have a crack shot in the pit with me, and I was able to count every miss. I will send you a photo of my next string of geese. E. Blee, Warren, Minn. One morning in June I saddled up to ride a circle in search of a strayed horse. I did not count the antelope I saw, but I was not out of sight of them, for more than half an hour, at any time during the fore- noon. Sometimes'I saw 2 or 3 small bunches at one time. They were in the scattering timber, small parks, and pot-hole country. I could have had a number of easy shots; but as this was in the close season, I did no shooting. I also saw 3 elk and one moose. The latter was crossing a strip of park near my camp. I urged my horse along, which caused the moose to change his course and to pass within less than 50 yards of my tent, which it did not appear to notice. I judged from the number of trout I saw in Jenny’s lake, at the foot of the Grand Teton, some one will have good sport this fall. O. F. Bike, Jackson, Wyo. Great Falls, Mont. Editor RECREATION: Last fall our party camped on Beaver lake, in Flathead coun- ty. The weather was perfect, with about 8 inches of fresh snow on the ground. Here . the deer were not wild. We started out early one morning and after several hours’ hard walking, through ravines and over ridges, with no success, we came to where 2 ridges met. There being 4 of us, we each took a side of a ridge, and continued farther up the mountain. I was about discouraged, when I ran across fresh deer tracks. I started on the trail and soon came to a warm bed, from which a deer had started. I continued to trail and on going over one ridge, saw the deer on another, about too yards ahead. I took a snap-shot, and the deer fell. I hastened forward, but, when within a few yards, it jumped up and went over the ridge. I got another shot, making a clean miss. Soon after, a shot came from over the ridge. I hastened forward and found one of my friends standing over the deer. We hunted 2 days longer, going home with 14 deer. O.sk ad. I have closed out my interest at Marvin Lodge, and have moved up here into Northwestern Wyoming, to live. I have FROM THE GAME FIELDS. as partners W. F. Hill and Hermann Rich, both well known guides, and we shall put up a first class sportsmen’s camp, here on the head of Green river. There are 7 of us in the party, with 70 horses and 21 dogs, and the bear and mountain lions are go- ing to run up against a new deal. This is certainly a great game and fish country, and the people here are strongly in favor of protecting the game and fish. If only Uncle Sam would keep his pets at home all would be well; but that is not to be hoped for. It seems a pity that a lot of armed beggars should be allowed to defy the laws of a state and be backed up by the United States in doing it. I hope to have some good stories for RECREATION when we get the hounds at work, next fall. We all want to see what they will do when they run up against a wolverine. Wm. Wells, Cora, Wyo. Can the editor, or any reader of RECRE- ATION, tell me who is the game warden of this state? I have asked local sportsmen, but none of them seems to know. A few days since, I heard a young fellow invite another to “come out some Sunday, and I’ll show you some squirrel hunting.” The game in this section of the country, while it consists mostly of rabbits, squir- rels, and quails, will be more plentiful this fall than for several years previous. Still, the law breaker is among us, and it is not owing to any rigid enforcement of the game laws that the game will be less scarce than formerly. Down with the hog! Bae Ot Saleme’O: I have not the name and address of the game warden of your state, but if you will write the Secretary of State, Columbus, O., he will give you this information.— EDITOR. There are a good many sportsmen in Wisconsin, but also a large number of game butchers. The game wardens do all they can, but there are not enough of them to enforce the law. Deer are unmercifully slaughtered, in the Northern part of the state, by lumbermen. The way jobbers and contractors use deer is shameful. Some supply their lumber camps with venison all winter regardless of the season, in place of beef or pork. They find it cheaper and more convenient. Sam Crofoot, Fond du Lac, Wis. I saw a letter from H. O. W. in a late issue of RECREATION, where you and he gave the trap shooters a roasting for slaugh- tering ducks, in Texas. I was there at the 223 time and wrote one of the weekly sports- men’s papers about it, but my letter was not published and the whole matter was hushed up. J. C. French, M.D., Quebec, Can. That’s where RECREATION: differs from some of the other alleged sportsmen’s jour- nals. It roasts game hogs, and fish hogs, wherever it finds them, no matter how many subscribers it may lose.—EDITorR. Last Monday evening 2 deer came into town, with some cows. They came from the South and went through the main business street, a distance of 6 or 7 blocks, stopping several times on the way. The men on the street tried to surround and capture the deer, but they got away and went out at the North end of town. It would have made a grand picture; but, un- fortunately, as it is not an every day occur- rence, they took us unawares. J. D. Jones, Kinneo, Me. Geo. Cornell, Mt. Upton, N. Y., writes that the best grouse, squirrel and wood- cock shooting to be found in the state, may be had in his vicinity, and that he will be glad to show visiting sportsmen where the game is. Mt. Upton is reached by the N. Y., O. & W. Ry. and is about 100 miles from New York. It would be well for sportsmen who wish to get a day or 2 of good shooting, within easy distance of the city, to communicate with Mr. Cornell. My time lately has been put in between here and McDonald, and the only game I have seen was 3 black bear, on a snow- slide, near Stony creek bridge. Ed. G. W., Bevelstoke, B. C. There will be plenty of water in the Hor- rican marsh next fall, and that means good shooting. W. H., Waupun, Wis. All sorts of game are plenty. My broth- er and I caught some fine trout at Scott’s Station, near here. L. McC., Little Rock, Ark. There are wild ducks, partridges, squir- rels, rabbits, etc., here. E. D. N., Hudson, N. Y. _ We have deer and antelope in this sec. tion, but no bear. W. P. R., Gillette, Wyo. FISH AND FISHING. IS THE OUANANICHE A FRAUD? Quebec, Can. Editor RECREATION: I have just come down from Lake St. John, the home of the ouananiche. I read about that chap 15 years ago, and now that I have had him on deck, and had it out with him, I am going to tell the truth (paradoxical as it may seem, in a fisherman) about him. Hirst, it costs $7 .a day to fish! tor im, Second he does not rise to the fly. Let any man deny that if he can. No jump- clean out-turn over-and come down again-knock it with his tail-or get it any way, about him. He just opens his mouth and sucks it down. You never see him grab the fly; and after the reputation of rod smashing, jumping, wild horse tac- tics, he has, he was a sore disappointment to me. I got 2, several times, and got them in swilt water; fish that weighed 2 pounds apiece—not guess weight but actual weight. I had them both in the net and never lost one, in 3% minutes by the watch, using a 7% ounce rod. Out of 20 fish only one jumped out of water. Gentle friends of the angle, it’s my humble opinion, and that of the 4 friends who fished with me, that this chap is a bit overrated. One of these friends is an .American who has fished the Nepigon and many other famous waters. Another is a Scotchman who owns waters and who fishes for salmon and trout, in this country and in Europe. So you see they are com- petent judges. I am no sore-head. [ have been fishing and hunting most of my time for 12 years; and you catch more ounaniche trolling your fly than by casting it. His food is in the swift water, not on it. He won’t and can’t “Jomp quinze fit hagh!” as the fat- pork-and-sundown French guides say he can. Four pounds is a big ounaniche; and when you spend the time, and money (and it takes lots of both), you will think of the story of Hank White’s beans, We “ He didn’t git so many beans on that piece of land as he expected to, and he didn’ t ex- pect he should when he planted ’em.’ There are, asnearly as I can learn and see, about 5 or 6 miles of the Grand Discharge, and not one-fourth of that can be fished, because it is too rapid. The water was leased by Mr. Beanwar, of the Roberval hotel, the upper part I mean—and the lower by a trusted employee, Mr. Scott. Now there is friction and the water the hotel has is small in quantity and, in my opinion, sadly overfished. Railroad and steamboat connections are nil, before the summer trains are put on, and 7 simol- ions per diem rather stiff when 6 men do not break a tip, lose a leader, nor catch a fish weighing over 4 pounds; when one and all declare the fish do not rise like a trout, or a salmon, and that they are not so good to eat, by any manner of means. Had I been alone I might have swal- lowed some of the yarns about 6 pound- ers, later; but when I heard Mr. Cox’s story I was certain Ananias’s seed was not extinct. Six meant 2 and 4 meant 1%. Mr. Cox is here and I am going to ask him some questions, when he comes to lunch. There are 4 others behind him and he was high line while there. More than that another Johnny has just gone up and is going to fish the best water. I will collar him when he comes down; for to take the hotel people at their word the fishing, this year, should be at its prime right now. The foregoing is matter of opinion and I claim a right to mine. I have been there. True, I did not stay long; neither did any one else I saw, and I had a chance to see the catches of others, and to get their ver- sion of things in general. I believe the thing overdrawn. Having fished in many waters I carry a large bag of salt, and find it comes handy. Mr. Cox has just come in and I asked him how he caught his ouananiche. “All by trolling; none on the cast. My big basket was 19 fish, weight 30% pounds. Largest fish 3 pounds. The guides said that would be the largest taken, as there were but one or 2 better last year. I be- lieve them, and not the record book in the hotel. “All my fish took the fly below water. Same thing in Metabetchuan, where I fished 3% days and did not see a fish take the fly above water; nor did I see any one who did see it. The largest fish I saw up there weighed 4 pounds.” Now, there you are, just as we saw it. Use these letters as you please, so you get in the facts. J. C. French, M.D. KING AND BARTLETT LAKE. W. D. GRUET. Leaving Hartford on June 20, 1896, I spent the night at Portland, Me. The next morn- ing the journey was resumed, and at Dead ‘river station the stage was taken, for Eus- 224 tis. About 3 miles from the station I saw my first wild deer. He was grazing, across the river, not over 150 yards from the road. At to o’clock in the evening we were at Eustis. The next day’s programme was a buckboard ride of 15 miles, to King and FISH AND Bartlett, where I arrived in the afternoon. This camp is about 50 yards from the shore of King and Bartlett lake, and consists of about 2 dozen log cabins. The fishing at King and Bartlett is ex- cellent. I took about 10 trout a day, averag- ing 1% pounds. One day I caught 20, the lot weighing 27 pounds. ‘I spent a day on Spencer stream, and though the trout were not biting freely I caught 100, weighing from 2 to 12 ounces each, and returned them all to the water except enough for dinner. Under favorable conditions one can take 100 trout an hour, from this stream, often 2 and even 3 at a cast. The usual programme is a day at Spencer stream, a few days at Big Spencer lake, where togue or lake trout are abundant; then, taking the trail to Parker pond, where one can see deer galore; thence to Horse Shoe and Little King and Bartlett ponds; and back to the main camp, with several side trips. I was fortunate in having Douglas E. Bloomfield as guide. He was efficient, and a very pleasant companion. I saw 14 deer, one fox, a loon, and several ruffed grouse, with their broods. The grouse were so tame one might have shot their heads off with a rifle. To my regret it was the close season; for I would have enjoyed this kind of target work. I also saw several moose tracks, but did not get a glimpse of the animals. Near Gerard’s camp, at the head of Big Spencer lake, I had a 75-yard snap-shot at a buck, with my 4x5 Premo, getting an excellent negative. This being my first photograph of a wild animal, in his native haunts, it is a souvenir I highly prize. Three young men of Hartford were so- journers at the camp. They are very en- thusiastic over this region, preferring it to the Adirondacks, where they have passed several vacations. They saw 23 deer at Parker pond, in about one hour. The day before leaving they caught 5 trout, that weighed 10 pounds, off the wharf. These they took home with which to silence scep- tics. One of the boys caught 3 trout weighing 4 pounds, at one cast. _ After having experienced the excitement of battling with gamy trout, and the ro- mance of roaming through grand old for- ests, breathing aromatic odors of fir, spruce and pine, I returned to my work with re- newed zest. The good health I have since enjoyed proves a trip to King and Bartlett is a “ bracer” that will keep one “ braced.” AFTER TARPON IN TEXAS. _ Galveston, Texas. Editor RECREATION: Tarpon were never so plentiful in these waters as during last summer. Late in the evening they would bite well on cut bait. The first day our FISHING. 225 party was at San Luis pass, we lost 18 hooks and any amount of line, while fish- ing for mackerel. We were using light tackle and live bait, so the tarpon had a regular picnic, at our expense. When the mackerel stopped biting, Stanley got out his tarpon rig, and inside of 10 minutes had a tarpon hooked. After playing him about 45 minutes he succeeded in getting the fish into shallow water, where I went out, and speared him. The next morning I waded into the pass, to my waist, made one or 2 unsuccessful casts, and was about to give it up, when [ had a hard strike. At the time my left hand was clasped over the rod and line. Before I could put the brake on with my right hand, the fish rushed about 115 yards, and the line burnt holes in my fingers. This was all done in about 3 seconds. Finally I turned the tarpon and started for shore, to gain more slack. At this he made another turn and began to leap. He would leap about every 2 minutes, but I did not give him an inch of line. When he came my way I reeled in slack and worked toward shore. When he started out, I shut down on him and followed him to deep water. Several times I followed, up to my shoulders; but always turned the fish, until once, when out as deep as I could go, I had to give a little line. He had to fight for every inch he got.. The line was nearly all gone, so I decided to break loose rather than lose it. I shut down on it and for- tunately turned him. He made a rush to- ward shore, and I could not reel fast enough to take in the slack. Had he made another outward run I should have lost him. After nearly 2 hours of hard work I landed my fish, with the help of one of the boys anda gig. That was the hardest work I ever did in 2 hours. My left arm ached and the fingers on my left hand still show scars, from the burn. Our party was composed of Stanley Sin- clair, George Anderson, Victor Pichard, Chas. Holt and me. During our stay we caught, in the day-time, all the trout and mackerel we could eat, and went flounder- ing at night. Each of the boys caught a tarpon and they could have caught more if they had played them. Then the angler would put on a new hook and make another cast for trout or mackerel. The largest mackerel taken was 32 inches in length and weighed over 4 pounds, dressed. Any Northern sportsman wishing to catch tarpon, pompano, trout, mackerel, jack-fish, alligator-gars, sting-rays or green turtles, should come to the Gulf coast dur- ing May, June, July or August; he can then catch all he wants. I would like to exchange game pictures, inmounted, with some other reader of RECREATION. We have a shell road running 16 miles down the island, and we do all of our snipe 226 and plover hunting on bicycles. JI mean we use a bicycle instead of a horse, but I have shot plover from my wheel. Charis Rogers. L. ©. Flynt, wife and son, and A. D. Norcross and wife, of Monson, Mass., with F. G. Nelson and wife, of New York, made an enjoyable trip through Nova Scotia during the first 2 weeks of June. Their route was from Boston to Yar- mouth, by steamer;’ thence by stage to Tusket and return; thence by steamer along the beautiful South shore, touching at Barrington, Shelburne, Lockport, Liv- erpool, Lunenburg and Halifax, and re- turning by rail, through the Evangeline country, Annapolis and Digby to Yar- mouth, and thence by steamer to Boston. At Tusket they had 1% days of fishing, on the North branch of the river, taking 65 fair sized rainbow trout and brook trout, on small, dark-colored flies!) From Shel- burne the party drove 16 miles to Upper Clyde, where the product of 4 days of fish- ing was 172 brook trout, averaging nearly 34 of a pound. Large flies, Montreal, Brown Hackle, Parmachene Belle and Silver Doctor, on No. 4 hooks, were the most successful. From Liverpool anglers drove 3 miles to Milton, where 2 salmon, weighing respectively 84% and 8% pounds, were taken, on a Silver Doctor and trout tackle. Editor RECREATION: Will you kindly in- form me as to whether there is such a fish as a strawberry bass; and whether or not it is a true bass. We sometimes catch them here and I have had the fact disputed. Di Thompson, Troy, iN. Ye There is such a fish as the strawberry bass. It is also called calico bass, grass bass, barfish, and sometimes. crappie, though it is not the true crappie. The strawberry bass is known in the books as Pomoxis sparoides while the true crappie is Pomoxis annularis. They both belong to the same family as the large-mouthed black bass, the small-mouthed black bass, and all the sunfishes. The strawberry bass has 7 or 8 sharp spines in its dorsal or back fin, while the crappie has but 5 or 6. The anal fin in the crappie is plain, while in the other it is strongly reticulated with darker. The strawberry bass. reaches a length of a foot or more, is a splendid pan fish, and is found from the Great Lakes and upper Missis- sippi valley South to Texas. It prefers clear, running streams, while the crappie is most abundant in lakes and bayous. Everyone who travels over the O. & W. R. R. knows big hearted, jovial, honest Bill Keener, who keeps the hotel at Rock- land, Sullivan county, N. Y the’ RECREATION. No slicker fly fisherman ever cast a fly on the Beaverkill, which runs by the rear of his pleasant hostelry. Bill recently had the good fortune to pick out a 4% pound trout, on a No. 8 Reuben Wood fly. The fish was a beauty, and up to date there is no record of a larger one being caught, on a fly, in the Beaverkill. It would do you good to hear Bill tell how he caught him. Every plunge, every run, he made, is explained by this expert with the keenest delight. Bill presented the fish to. Mr. Star Church, the popular O. & W. conductor. If you ever go to Sullivan county get Bill to go out with you, and you will have the company of a true angler and will return with a well filled creel. L. Roth, Middletown, N. Y. I consider RECREATION the loveliest and best sportsmen’s magazine published. Every sportsman should read it. In perusing a recent number an article entitled, “ Rangeley Trout Lore” attracted my attention. I have had the pleasure of visiting the Rangeley lakes several times, and of spending a: few delightful months on their picturesque borders. One cannot appreciate them, however much he may read of them, until he has taken, at least, a short sojourn there; when their magnifi- cent scenery, salubrious climate, fine hunt- ing and fishing, all will conduce to make him declare them a veritable sportsmen’s paradise. I have camped from Umbagog to Par- machenee; have hunted the deer, trapped the mink and sable, caught the trout and the salmon, and now I am firmly convinced - that a place’ better adapted to sportsmen does not exist. To all who wish a good time, and one they will never forget, I say go to the Rangeleys. Walter H. Bond, Freeport, L. I. Mr. C. B. Barton, superintendent of the Electro-Chemical Works, of this place, went to Garland pond a short time ago and had some good trout fishing. He has a trick of getting trout when others fail. In this case he used a 6 foot leader, with a bait on the tip and 2 flies trailing. On one oc- casion he filled the leader beautifully. Put- ting a 4% pounder on the tip, Mr. Barton began playing him when a 1% pounder struck the second fly and a one pounder took the third. Mr. Barton carefully coaxed them up to the boat in order that the guide might take a part in the play. After a time the net was placed under the largest fish and the leader was severed with a knife. The 4%4 pounder being taken in , out of the wet, the others soon followed. Mr. Barton said these trout showed a de- cided lack of “ team training ”’—not work- FISH AND ing together at all, but that they made up in muscle what they lacked in skill. C. B. H., Rumford Falls, Me. The season just past was an unusually good one for deep sea fishing near Avalon, Santa Catalina island. May was a partic- ularly good month. Launches and yachts were kept busy taking the visiting anglers to the fishing-grounds. C. F. Holder, well known to the readers of RECREATION, was among the men who captured big fish on light tackle. On a 10-ounce rod he took, one week in May, a 44-pound sea-bass, a 30-pound albicore, and a yellow-tail of 17 pounds. Trolling from yachts, for barracuda, is a favorite sport: A party of 5 anglers, in one afternoon, in this way took 194 of these fish. During one hour, using only 5 lines, 160 were landed. Previous to this, the largest catch, for the season, was 154 barracuda, which were: landed in 2 hours. One catch of 20 fish was made in 30 minutes.* Mackerel began running about June Ist, off Redondo, Cal. July, August, and Sep- tember, however, are the best months for mackerel, -both at Redonda and Catalina. B. Gey sos Angeles, Cal. I send you this clipping to let you see what we are doing for fish protection, in this part of the state. The 4 men were each fined $25. Have also, in the last few weeks, pulled a number of illegal nets. Frank A. Hackleman, Deputy Fish Commissioner. The clipping reads as follows: For some time it has been known that men have been sein- ing the streams, and using dynamite. Deputy Fish Com- missioner, Frank Hackleman, heard of this and has been watching for the offenders. Recently he went to Dublin and had warrants issued for the arrest of David and Oliver Chrismman and Charles and Oliver Ostheimer. They were charged with violating the fish laws, by using a seine. Constables Green and Smith, of Dublin, and Reese, of this city, served the war- rants. Prosecutor Metzger. of Wayne county, has the case in hand and the matter will be pushed tothe end. The fine attached to each offence, like this, is not less than $5 nor more than $200. There are some 20 witnesses in this case. I am always glad to learn of convictions, ‘for violations of fish or game laws; and would be glad if my readers would report all such as they may hear of. Commis- sioner Hackleman deserves great credit for his prompt and energetic action in this case.—EDITOR. The Camp Comfort Club, composed of Massachusetts and Rhode Island men, is having great luck fishing at Moosehead * Here are some men who are sadly in need of the civ- ilizing influence of RECREATION, and if B.C. H. will send me their names and addresses I will gladly send them copies of this issue, with this paragraph marked.—EpI- TOR. FISHING. 227 lake. On one day, 83 square tailed trout and 34 lakers were caught, a total of 117 fish. The largest trout weighed 3% pounds, and the largest laker 14% pounds. The next day the total catch was 142 fish; the largest trout 4% pounds and the largest laker 15144 pounds. The club record was broken by Milton Payne, who caught a laker weighing 17% pounds and measuring 3 feet in length. Mr. Payne was an hour and 290 minutes landing his fish. The club has so far caught over 20 trout that would weigh over 3 pounds each. G. M. H., Bangor, Me. L. E. K., West Fairview, hits the nail on the head when he asks for something for the beginner. Will some one please tell us how to cast the first fly? I have as good an outfit as there is in the market, yet I cannot get my fly more than 20 feet away. Please give me my first les- son, or tell me where I can get it. Fish Crank, Salina, Utah. Will some fly caster please respond? There are several books that give these rudimentary lessons but I should be glad to print some original instructions, in RECREATION, if some of my friends will kindly furnish them.—EDITOR. I send you to-day, a brown trout weigh- ing 4 pounds 2 ounces, which was taken by Bill Keener, of Rockland, N. Y., under the railroad bridge over the Beaverkill. This makes Keener’s third big fellow this season. His first was taken in the same place, and weighed 4 pounds Io ounces; and the second 5 pounds 2 ounces. Please report this in RECREATION. J. M. T., Williamsport, N. Y. I measured this trout and he was exactly 20 inches long. He was a handsome, ro- bust specimen, and Mr. Keener is to be congratulated on his rare good luck.—Ep- ITOR. , Dr. Edward Hamm and C. A. Walker, of Chelsea, Mass., with the Hon. David Smith of Washington, D. C., enjoyed a successful fishing trip to Nova Scotia last spring. -They crossed over from Boston to Yarmouth, via Yarmouth S. S. Co., and went into the woods from Hectanooga, a station on the D. & A. Ry., 21 miles North of Yarmouth. Striking the headwaters of the North Branch of the Tusket river they spent the last 2 weeks of May fishing the river and its tributaries, down to Tusket. They caught all the trout they could use, beside a supply for their friends. In con- sequence of unusually high water they used large, light colored flies, salmon sizes be- ing the most successful. 228 SULLIVAN COUNTY NOTES. The Trout fishing in Sullivan County, N. Y., is better this year than for several sea- sens past. The following items are a few, only, of the many that could have been gathered from local newspapers: William Keener, of the Roscoe House, caught, at the forks of the Beaverkill and Willowemoc, 2 trout which weighed, together, 6 pounds 6 ounces. Thelargest weighed 435 pounds and measured 22 inches in length. The smaller one weighed 2 pounds, lacking 2 ounces. Both of these trout were caught at nearly the same place and within a few minutes of each other, on a No. 8 fly hook. General Superintendent Edward Canfield, of the O. & W., was presented with a trout, Saturday, which weighed 25 pounds and measured 17 inches. It was caught ona fly, by Walter Peak, at Trout Brook. He had one of the prettiest fights in his fishing career, in landing it. ‘‘Ding” Darling and Charles Smith visited the West Branch of the Neversink, near Claraville, and brought home over 300 trout. T. E. Hayes and W.L. Millspaugh caught 21 trout, in the Willowemoc, which weighed 20 pounds. Howard Fredenburgh caught a California trout, under Sherwood’s mill dam, at Livingston Manor, which was 1934 inches long and weighed 3} pounds. He caught a second one, a little later, which weighed about 134 pounds. Gus Kaiser and Jack Morris, of New York, spent 2 weeks at D. Murdock’s, near Parksville, on a trout fishing excur- sion. They report the fishing excellent, having caught 59 the first 2 days. Mr. Kaiser caught a trout 19 inches long, in the Little Beaverkill. O. H. Brown, of Middletown, caught 37 trout in the Willowemoc, Thursday. Emery Keene of Emmonsville, near Liv- ingston Manor, caught a lake trout, weigh- ing 4 pounds, in Forest lake, and Israel Winner caught a brook trout there which was 16 inches lone . G., New York City. We have good fishing here. A friend and I caught, in 2% hours, in Lake Underhill, a mile from Orlando, 29 black bass, weigh- ing 34 of a pound to 3 pounds each; one weighed 12 pounds. I fished, while my companion managed the boat. No. 12 Bristol steel rod—the best rod made for the money—and a No. 2 spoon. This I consider the most killing bait on the mar- ket. A. M. N., Orlando, Fla. I think ReEcREATION the brightest and best sportsmen’s journal published. Fishing in local streams, Big and Little Miami, last spring was not good. Too much rain; still, some nice strings were caught. Jas. Hickman (Kingfisher), caught 12 fish, averaging a pound each; and I caught 8, about the same size, in one day’s fishing. T..2.S.,-Cincinnats, © lita, I used a. RECREATION. The game laws are not enforced as they should be, in this section. Still, there is better fishing in Seneca river than for some time past. It is easy to get a good string almost any day; pickerel, mostly, being the catch now. One man, in one after- noon, got 32, of 2 to 8 pounds each. Whip- ping with pole and spoonhook, is the best way to catch them. JO Bs Savanna vier Fishing is good in the Yellowstone, and smaller streams. An angler caught a rain- bow trout, recently, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces. The Park line is here, and the streams are teeming with all the trout species—salmon, rainbow, brown, brook, and Loch Leven. We also have good gray- ling fishing, on the Madison. J. W. ‘HL, ‘Crevasse, Mont: I have been propagating muskalonge, on Lost lake, in Northern Wisconsin. This is at the head of the Chippewa river, in one of the wildest places in America, where the waters are alive with fish, and the forests full of game. Lost lake is one of a chain of 4 lakes, in Sawyer county, 45 miles from Lake Superior F. W. Cheney, Jamestown, N. Y. A party of 4, of whom Irving Totten was one and I another, started to fish at 9.30, one morning, and stopped at 3 p.m.: A count showed almost 300 smelt and about a dozen perch. We divided and went home. D. G. McR., Washington, D. C. Expect to start soon for the Kedgwick river, in New Brunswick. This is a branch of the Restigouche, and has been leased by a few of us, for the term of 5 years. H. O. W., Philadelphia; Pa. Have just returned from my annual visit to Lake Winnipeg, for trout. Hada very enjoyable trip, catching 19 lake trout, weighing 84 pounds. J. H. S., Haverhill, Mass. The fishing season started in very favor- ably at Catalina island. Many yellow-tail, sea bass, etc., are taken daily. BG Ee Los Angeles, Cal. Would like to see an article on pickerel fishing, in South Jersey ponds. E. J. McM., Philadelphia, Pa. There was some great fishing at Green- boro, Vt., last season. A. W. S., Morrisville, Vt. We have good trout fishing here. ]..E Bs Dingnianss Perry; Pa: GUNS AND AMMUNITION. ‘TWO GOOD -GUNS. Des Moines, Ia. Editor RECREATION.—We read a great deal in the sportsmen’s press, from owners of guns, each writer commending the gun of his choice and advising brother shoot- ers to buy guns of that make, regardless of the fact that what suits one shooter, to per- fection, may not fill the bill for another man who may use his gun for a different pur- pose, and who handles and cares for it dif- ferently. I do not wish to pose as an authority on the subject of guns and shooting. What I have learned has been learned in that best of all schools, practical experience. I have expended many a good dollar in guns, and have owned or shot all the better makes of American guns, carefully noting what I considered the good points and the weak points in all. I finally concluded to order an imported gun, for trap use; and after looking over’ cuts of the several makes of good London and Birmingham guns I finally decided to buy either a Greener ora Cashmore. I had used a Greener and liked the shooting qualities and the durability of them. I should, in all probability, have sent in my order for that make of gun, had it not hap- pened that about that time our fellowtowns- man, C. W. Budd, shot 2 matches here, with Dr. W. F. Carver, and that I had an opportunity to examine and note the dead- ly execution of the Cashmore, in the hands of this well known expert shot. That set- tled the matter. What is good enough for a shooter such as Carver is good enough for an amateur of average shooting abil- ity. Mr. Cashmore received my order and, in due time, built me a gun of which I am proud every time I put it to my shoulder. He charged me a reasonable price and is a gentleman to deal with. My only regret re the gun is too finely finished to hunt with. Not wishing to wait the length of time it would require to ordér a second gun, from Birmingham, I concluded to buy an American gun, of cheap grade, for hunting purposes. I ordered a Hollenbeck, or Syracuse, gun, on condition that I should give it a thorough trial, for a reasonable length of time, and if it did not prove satisfactory I was to return it and get my money back. I did not return the gun. It answers the | purpose admirably. Indeed it would be hard to find a more durable or a better shooting gun than this little 714 pound No. O grade Syracuse. Sportsmen you pay your money and take 229 your choice. I do not wish to dictate to anyone what gun he shall buy; but for a high grade, hand made gun the Cashmore is a lot of gun for the money. For a ma- chine made gun the Syracuse is excellent value. Amateur. HOW TO LOAD. Editor RECREATION: I should like to ex- plain to G. E. S. and 11 Gauge, who re- plied to G. E. S.’s inquiry, my method for using II gauge wads in 12 gauge paper shells; not with the idea, however, of im- proving on 11 Gauge’s device, but to give G. E. S., or any other fellow sportsman, a simpler and cheaper method. I take an ordinary brass, or nickel loader, into the base of which I fit a circular band of copper or heavy tin sheeting; when properly fitted, so that it just fits the calibre of the loader, push it up until it rests be- tween the barrel of the loader and the shell protectors, so that the end of the shell just comes against it. Your loader is now ready for use and will either load new shells, or will reload those that have been used with- out swelling the shell. A little experimenting will show you the proper thickness of copper, or tin, of which to make the circular band. I use copper 3a of an inch in thickness, and could use a little thicker. This contrivance is original with me, and if any lover of the gun, who wishes to try this method and does not clearly under- stand, or fails to succeed, will send me his address I will gladly explain further. I am using this device and will fill an empty nitro 12 gauge shell, which has been fired, with 11 gauge wads % inch, and send it for inspection; also a new shell filled in same way. I do not think this superior to 11 Gauge’s device, but it is simpler. cheaper, and can be used to reload as well as for new shells. Dre S.,) Clarksville Nave The shells are well loaded and the device seems a good one.—EDIToR. A WORD FOR THE SAVAGE. I see there have been some inquiries in RECREATION about the Savage rifle, and I want to say a word in its favor. I think it is one of the best smokeless rifles on the market. First,—it is simple of construction, dur- able and finely finished. 230 Second,—it has a circular magazine, thereby obviating the danger of exploding shells in it. Third,—you can load it easily and rapid- ly, when used to it. Fourth,—you can also use short range loads, in the regular shell made for the rifle. Fifth,—it has a positive safety, making an accidental discharge impossible, when the safety is on. Sixth,—it is the easiest to manipulate of any lever gun on the market. Seventh,—the extractor is positive and powerful, ejecting the shell to the right with great force. . Eighth,—the gun is handsome, well bal- anced and weighs but 7% pounds. I have used the short range cartridges and find them accurate at 30 yards, shoot- ing at same elevation as the regular charge, at that distance. Have never shot them at long range. I have not had an opportunity to use a Savage on game, but from the way the soft nosed bullets tear holes in targets I made, by setting up dry spruce boards, an inch apart, I should think they had as much stopping power as a 50 express, without the weight, smoke or recoil of the 50. Percy J. Bowker, Wakefield, Mass. ABOUT LYMAN SIGHTS. Portersville, O. Editor RECREATION: I notice some of your readers are making inquiries as to the Lyman sights, on rifles. In my opinion a Lyman combination rear, and ivory bead front sight, on any rifle, doubles its value, for either hunting or target work. More accurate shooting can be done, un- der all weather conditions, and in all con- ditions of light, than with any kind of open sights. With a Marlin 32-20 rifle, and Lyman sights, I have placed shot after shot in very small targets, at distances of 20 to 50 yards, after it was so dark I could not have seen through a crotch sight. If I could not get another set I would not sell mine and use open sights again, for the price of a new rifle. One -of my friends has a 25-20 Marlin and was using open sights, but after using my rifle one day he was thoroughly con- vinced of the superiority of Lyman sights, and at once ordered a set. The ivory bead is much superior to the hunting sight, for the front in my estimation. Now a word as to choice of rifle. For an all round small game and target rifle, the 32-20 Marlin can not be improved on. Such a rifle will give the user more satis- faction than any of the new models lately brought out. It is more easily cleaned and it is easier to clean and reload the shells than it is the extreme bottle necked shells. RECREATION. By doing your own loading you can shoot a 32-20 about as cheap as a 22. With the 32, small game is generally killed if only grazed; while with the 22 it takes a centre shot to kill game dead. But what- ever cartridge you choose, you can not make a mistake in buying a Marlin. , J. Manis: AMMUNITION. Having carefully tested both my guns with the different nitros, I find the Cashmore makes the best pattern with 314 drams of nitro, 14% ounces of chilled 7s, in smoke- less or leader shells. The Syracuse does the better with 3 drams nitro and 1% ounces 6 shot. It also makes a fine pat- tern with 3% drams of F. F. F. G. black powder, which load I use in my second barrel, in duck shooting. I should like some brother shooter, who has used the new semi-smokeless, made by the King Powder Co., to give us the re- sults. The advance in price of Shultz & E. C., makes trap shooting expensive sport, and it would be good policy for us to find some cheaper load until the price of nitros comes down. Your correspondent “11 Gauge” sends cut of what I consider a dangerous loading block. No doubt it will seat the wads with- out swelling the shell: but if a shell should, by any chance, explode in the block it may do more. It may also kill the opera- tor. I once knew of a shell exploding in a wooden block without doing much dam- age, beyond making kindling wood of the block. Suppose it had been a steel block. The charge would then have come out like a charge from a gun, at short range. Life is too short to take such chances, or to bother with loading one shell at a time when a good 50 hole block can be bought for a few cents. An II gauge wad can be- loaded in a wooden block, without swell- ing the shell, if care be taken. You need not use II gauge wads in mod- ern guns, bored for nitro powders, and will get but indifferent results even if you use II gauge wads in the ‘old style Ameri- can guns which were not bored for the new powders. Amateur, Des Moines, Ia. LYMAN SIGHTS AND REPEATING SHOT GUNS. Los Angeles, Cal. Editor RECREATION: I wish to say, in answer to P. J. M., as to Lyman sights, that I consider them the best in the market, and I have used nearly all the others. The Ly- man sights undoubtedly facilitate shooting, both in the woods and in the open, and strain the eye as little as possible, if any at all. The game is readily seen, through and GUNS AND AMMUNITION. over these sights, and the strain on the eye is reduced to a minimum. The ivory bead for the muzzle, and the triangle of ivory, set in a rectangular leaf of steel, which lies flush with the barrel when not in use, for the breech, make the finest open sights; and with the Lyman combination rear sight, for long range, which is placed on the stock just back of the trigger, a man must be hard to please if these do not fill the bill. The placing of a sight as far back as the latter is of great advantage for accurate shooting, inasmuch as the greater the dis- tance between the 2 sights the more read- ily is any deflection in the aim appreciated. NOTES AND QUERIES. I am a great admirer of RECREATION and am specially interested in “‘ Guns and Ammunition”; but I think some of your correspondents must be inspired when they tell about killing game at 127 yards, with a shot gun, using 34% drams powder and 1% ounces No. 8 shot. I do not believe any shot gun will throw No. 8 shot hard enough to kill game af 127 yards. I should like to ask Mr. Pink- ham if he would be willing to make an oath that he shot 127 yards and killed game, with the charge as above stated; also what the game was. I own a Forehand gun, that I think shoots about as close as any of them, though I do not claim it is the closest shooting gun in this world; but if I ever see any game at 127 yards, the game will be perfectly safe, whether I have No. 8 shot or No. 1 shot in my shells. I shall not waste any good powder at that distance. Now brother sportsmen, give us the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Bok latham:, Hinsdale, .N. ‘Ho. After testing the new semi-smokeless powder, the latest product of the King Powder Co., I have nothing but praise for. it. When shot from a rifle, it is as ac- curate as black powder; a little stronger, bulk for bulk, than ordinary f.f.g., while it burns remarkably moist and clean in the barrel. It is loaded the same as common black powder and strong primers are not neces- sary. It possesses all the good qualities of the best nitro compounds, but is sold at half their cost. I have no interest what- ever in the sale of this or any other pow- der. I only wish to call the attention of brother sportsmen to a good thing. In the June number of REcREATION, “Moody ” says he is looking for a repeater 231 that will shoot the 22 calibre cartridge as good as a certain little single shot. I would recommend the Marlin 22 calibre as a rifle of the most extreme accuracy. A friend of mine owns one, and from the trials I have made with it, I know it will shoot as well as any rifle can be made to shoot. G. H. Swift, Harbor Springs, Mich. Will some reader of RECREATION kindly give me his opinion of the Remington rifle, No. 2, for wing shooting. I prefer the .22 calibre rifle, of that make, but am willing to yield to wiser heads if they think the .32 is better. Would also like the advice of some read- er as to the kind, model and calibre of rifle which could be used to best advantage for the game in the Adirondack mountains. M. A. Lewis, Long Branch, N. J. Will some of the readers of RECREATION tell me how heavy a pull they consider best for a hunting rifle, on which it is impossible to put a set trigger? I read RECREATION with great interest, and find but one fault. It does not come often enough. J. S. Barron, M.D., New York City. I should like to hear from some of the shooters who have used the 25-20 Win- chester repeater, model 1892, the 25-35 Winchester repeater, model 1894, or the 25-360 Marlin repeater, model 1893. I can’t see how anybody who likes to shoot or fish can do without RECREATION. J. M. M., Beloit, Wis. I would like to hear from some of the shooters who have used a 25-36 Marlin re- peater. Can black, or low pressure nitro pow- ders, with lead bullets, be used in this arm, with any degree of success? RECREATION is the king of sportsmen’s magazines. J. M. Miller, Verdery, S. C. I will esteem it a personal favor if you will send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen you know, who are not yet readers of RECREATION. Study the anatomy of the grizzly on page viii. Mark the 3 shots, as you think they were planted, and send in the result. Where would you aim at a grizzly, if he were walking slowly by, at 50 yards? This is a mighty serious question, when you come to sit down and think of it. Take 3 shots at the one on page vill, and send in your score, MY “RECREATION.” HON. S. B. MCMANUS. Dedicated with hale and hearty regards, to the readers of this magazine. With wooing easy chair drawn close beside the fire, Whose warmth and light just strike the happy mien, In comfort quite complete—with little to desire, My pipe fresh filled with brave old “ nico- tine,” I open up my book, that care-kill book of mine And yield myself to thought that comes near to divine. No more of anxious care (why must one care and fret, Till life seems but an irony at best?) With mind and heart unchained—no tram- miel cbt to let (is va, Them wander as they list in happy, joyous KESiE, O work begone, and care and fret good- by; I’m once again beneath God’s clean and clear blue sky! I breathe the scent of trees—the balsam- laden air, And catch the whispered gossip of the leaves, And see the birds enplumed in garments rich and fair— And lo! I hear a song as in and out it weaves Its happy way in scores of dainty lore, While bush and branches wave a hearty, hale encore. I note the splash of trout within the moun- tain stream— I see the lake, betrayed, yield up its choic- est gift, I hear the thrilling click and catch the flash and gleam Of reel, and see the rod its brave game up- ward lift. A thousand lakes I see and rivers like a strand Bi aut Hn, laughing light illumining the and. vy Anon, I see the flash (or is it lightning’s play?) Of gun and hear the peal (or is it thunder’s crash?) Of rifle, as it speeds the bullet on its way,; And see os game through brake and tangle ash. That strange thrill fills my soul—so hard in words to tell— The joy of prizes won—the sorrow that they fell! The camp fire, too, I see—that beacon of the. wood, And round it with boon comrades do I sit; And feel that glowing sense of freedom rare and good— While incense-like come perfumes from the spit Of broiling steak or fish—a feast fit for a god, The Pop tiee of the chase, the harvest of the rod. And thus I think and think and dreaming, smoke and smoke, And con the smiling pages one by one,— And inward bless the man whose spell can thus invoke By print so great a joy; a task is sure well done O RECREATION, where one pain i: turned to bliss, And yours a thousand turns, my brave young alchemist. 232 NADU RAD STORY. COYOTES ALSO DOPE. Railroad Creek Lake, Chelan, Wash. Editor RECREATION: I notice Mr. E. S. Thompson’s query regarding the habit wolves have of rolling in decomposing an- imal matter, and Mr. T. seeks further en- lightenment on this subject. This habit is not confined to wolves alone, but most, if not all, members of the canine race are more or less addicted to it. I have shot and trapped a number of coyotes in Montana, and have observed many little points that were of interest to me. Among them was the practice alluded to. The coyote rolls in carrion and appar- ently enjoys the sensation. I have seen one in the act of doing so. He was doping in the entrails of a dead horse. This coyote had been feeding on the carcass, but se- lected the meat on the under side of the loin for its meal, and then rolled its head, neck, shoulders, and breast in the offal, ex- actly as a dog will disport itself on the grass, after having a bath. What its ob- ject was I never could guess, but always supposed the odor was pleasing to the co- yote. Dogs do the same. When with a party of English sportsmen, in the Belt moun- tains, we had a large English retriever, which was very intelligent and companion- able. One evening he came in in the most vile condition imaginable. His black curly coat was covered with filth and showed too clearly, even if the soul stirring odor had not convinced us, where he had been. He was not allowed in or near the house for a week. Even small, carefully kept pet dogs indulge in this luxury when they have the chance; but opportunities are not so plentiful in 4 town, or in a thickly inhabited country. On the stock ranges, dead ani- mals are plentiful. This retriever I have mentioned had no special need to disguise his scent. How then, can his actions be accounted for? I am of the opinion dogs and wolves enjoy the smell of putrid meat and we all know how dogs bury bones and meat until they get “high” and tender. Coyotes do this too, for I found where one had buried a dead lamb. It bore the regular coyote mark—a bite across the neck. While writing these items I am wonder- ing whether a fox will indulge in this prac- tice. They were very scarce in the section of Montana I lived in, and opportunities for observing their ways were correspond- ingly so. There is one other animal that does roll in filth, and that is the otter. With me now is a hunter and trapper, of 25 years’ experience. He has trapped fur bearing animals of all kinds, in the Idaho mountains. He tells me an otter = will go some distance from the rivers it haunts, if there is a dead and decomposing animal to be found, and will roll and dis- port itself among the entrails, although it will not eat a morsel unless hard pressed with hunger. This man caught a number of otters, in the Salmon river country and, whenever possible, would place rotten meat near the river to attract them. Chas. Greenwood. I should like to'say to Ernest Seton Thompson, in reply to his inquiry in June RECREATION, as to the habit of animals rolling in carrion, that I have a Gordon setter which always does this when any carrion is found that is too filthy to eat. I first noticed it last winter, when a de- cayed fish was found in the snow. After smelling it the dog rolled on it; and for several days thereafter she would go out of her way to roll where the fish lay, under the snow. Again last spring I found her rolling on the decayed body of a hen. At other times I have discovered traces of filth on her back, which proved that this is a habit with her, and that the habit is not confined entirely to wolves. I should like to hear an explanation, and to learn a way to stop the dog of thus pol- luting herself. G.H. R., Necedah, Wis. I notice in this month’s RECREATION, Mr. Ernest Seton Thompson’s query as to whether any of the readers of RECREATION have noticed the habit wolves have of roll- ing in carrion that they would not deign to eat. This trait of the wolf never came under my observation; but I have owned several English and Irish setters that had adopted that manner of perfuming them- selves, whenever they could find the per- fumery. The reason for such action never occurred to me until I ran across Mr. Thompson’s article. I have owned dogs of various other breeds, but have never seen any of them scent themselves in this ob- noxious fashion. I would be pleased to hear from others, through the columns of RECREATION, in regard to this peculiarity. K. H. Cressman, Leech, Minn. I notice in your June number an inquiry by Mr. Thompson as to the reason for wolves rolling in carrion. His suggestion that wolves do this to overcome the odor natural to them, in order to make it easier to avoid causing fear to other animals, seems rather far-fetched. It is undoubted- ly a habit belonging to the dog tribe, as dogs almost invariably roll in the carcass of a dead animal. I cannot say they use all dead animals thus, as I have observed it only in the case of cattle, whose carcasses are common in the cattle region, and are 233 234 large enough to give the dogs opportunity to roll completely. In all probability dogs do this to drive away fleas—at least I can think of no other good reason. Dogs fre- quently roll on the ground or floor, ap- parently to produce a reaction of the ‘skin, and to get relief from fleas, and in my opin- ion they roll in carcasses for the same pur- pose. R. M. Allen, Ames, Neb. Noting Mr. E. S. Thompson’s inquiry as to whether or not others had noticed the habit which wolves have of scenting themselves, by rolling in carrion: I have not had the opportunity to observe the habits of wolves in this respect; but it is common to nearly or quite all dogs, wheth- er of high or low degree. I have also observed the same habit in cats; but in only a few instances. From the action of the animal while engaged in rolling in the carrion I believe the motive is one of personal gratification, as they seem to enjoy the odor and exhibit every sign of prcasute during the action. - C. Koons, Louisville, Ky. _ THOSE DROOPING HORNS. San Diego, Cal. Editor RECREATION: It is of record in Holy Writ that ‘‘ The Preacher” in Ec- clesiastes, commonly held to be Solomon, the wise son of David (on both of whom be peace), maintained that “ The thing that hath been, is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done; and there is no new thing under the sun.” It is the purpose of this screed to put in evidence an odd instance of the accuracy of this solemn dictum of the aforesaid Sol- omon, wisest of mortals, youngest son of David and Bathsheba, and remote progen- itor of Christ, according to Matthew, but not according to Luke (on all of whom be peace). In June RECREATION there is a picture of a lophorned antelope. A note accompany- ing the illustration states that, previous to his reduction to the last common denom- inator of the deer family, viz. venison, the former and original proprietor of the head had the strange habit of walking backward while feeding; being compelled to do so by his long, drooping horns. To refresh my memory in the matter of antelope horns, I have before me the heads of 2 antelope bucks. These animals I as- sassinated on the high mesa at the head of the Arroyo Grande, some 400 miles South- east of San Diego, in the Mexican Terri- tory of Baja California, 4 or 5 years ago. Now it seems to me these head orna- ments constitute Nature’s most successful attempt to set up, in horn, an interroga- tion point. There is a snag half way up, as if the maker of the horn had been af- RECREATION. flicted with a hiccough, in the middle of his job; but all the same the horns are right good marks of inquiry. Nor could any other shape be half so appropriate; for probably no creature that wears horns is so incurably addicted to idle curiosity. So, on its ever inquisitive noddle it carries its points of interrogation. But the above- mentioned freak, in Laramie, is just the op- posite of all this. He appears to have lost his curiosity before his horns started. Pos- sibly he sneezed when they were freshly put on, and still warm. And to think this unique beast was un- der compulsion to do all his feeding, as the Parthians were said to do most of their fighting, ‘“‘on the retreat.”” Remarkable? Very! Something entirely new? Well-hard- ly—if we hold opinion with Solomon. It is true Solomon is a back number. Nearly 27 centuries have flitted since he inflicted grief, or at least mourning, upon his thousand widows, by passing over to that, New Jerusalem whose single portal is the grave. But Herodotus, the clear-headed old Greek, has something to say that substan- tiates Solomon’s proposition. Herodotus is also a “has been’”’;. but not so far back among the dead yesterdays as Solomon, by more than 5 centuries. This is what the venerable ‘ Father of History” says in Book IV. (Melpomene)} paragraph 183, while speaking of the Lotophagi: “ Among them the kine that feed backward are met with; they feed backward for this reason: they have horns that are bent forward, therefore they draw back as they feed; for they are unable to -go forward, because their horns would stick in the ground.” . The genial old story teller joined the in- numerable silent majority 424 years before the birth of Christ. May the clods rest lightly on his dust, for he deserved well of his kind. The reading of his quaint pages will afford instruction and delight to myr- iads yet unborn. R. J. Gregg. RECORD BUFFALO HEADS. Bozeman, Mont. Editor RECREATION: In the interest of science, and for the benefit of sportsmen, I herewith enclose the certified and sworn measurements of 3 buffalo bull heads, to be placed on record. All of them exceed Mr. Sheard’s record-breaker, in point of circumference of horn. The largest is 1734 inches and the greatest length of horn 22 inches. The measurements were made by J. M. Robertson, a civil engineer and surveyor, and at present under sheriff of Gallatin county, Mont., in the presence of several witnesses. He used a new tape line, which had been carefully tested and found cor- rect. These measurements were taken NATURAL HISTORY. from mounted heads, and so far are the largest on record. Bozeman, Mont., July 10, 1897. MEASUREMENTS OF 3 FULL- GROWN BISON HEADS, HORN Circumference of left horn at base... .|163¢” )1536” |1734/ Circumference of left horn above base.|14% 7 |143¢’ |14}6” Circumference of right horn at base...|1634” |154” |1734’7 Circumference of right horn above AS Cee pe nade Manche tect rte Ea ueeTins ce ais 14%" 114K" 113% Length of left horn—base to tip -..... 22! 1207 11934” Length of right horn—base to tip...... 213g’ 120%” \19” Spread of horns—from tip to tip...... 2734" |27/ |1936" Spread of horns—at widest part...... aie dle ellen eves We, the undersigned, who measured the 3 bison bull heads in Bozeman, Mont., do hereby certify, that the above measure- ments are correct. James M. Robertson, Aug. Gottschalck. I hereby certify that on this 1oth day of July, a.p. 1897, personally appeared before me James M. Robertson and Aug. Gott- schalck, who being first duly sworn say that the above and foregoing statement is true and correct in every particular. A. D. McPherson, Notary Public. I also enclose photos of 2 unmounted buffalo bull heads, which outmeasure the noted “J. G.,” Middletown, N. Y. head. The measurements are as follows: No. 4.| 5 Circumference of left horn at base........... 14%’ |133%7/ Circumference of left horn above base...... -.|1434/7 |13/ Circumference of right horn at base.......... 1436// |14/’ Circumference of right horn above base....... TAC ES yoe Length of left horn.......... Jarabe salt oaterale 1936” \19%”" Menethiofrie itor. eat, Lhe Sail- mon’s Rival,” by C. FE. Holder; another valuable chapter of the symposium on “The Wolf Question; ”’ several interesting articles on RECREATION’S Grizzly Bear Competition; important information from the Game Fields; on Fish and Fishing, Natural History, Bicycling, Amateur Pho- tography, etc. BUSINESS NOTICES. The General Passenger Department of the Northern Pacific Railway has issued a beautiful little book entitled ‘“ Above the Clouds on Rainier, King of Mountains.” The outing which this little book advertises affords an unusual opportunity for climbing the grandest peak in the United States. A company of choice spirits can have an out- ing entirely original and useful. The Mazamas, an Alpine club’ of. Portland, Oregon, will climb this mountain in Au- gust and would be glad to have any num- ber of good people join them. The book tells all about the trip and is beautifully illustrated. Chas. S. Fee, G. P. & T. A., St. Paul, Minn., will send you a copy for 4 cents, if you mention RECREATION. \ Visitors to Lincoln park, in Chicago, will be delighted with the souvenir book of this beautiful spot now being distributed by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company. It is a magnificent publication of 96 pages, full to overflowing with de- licious half tone pictures of one of crea- tion’s most charming places of resort for citizens of the Great Republic. No stranger visiting Chicago should be without a copy of the “‘ Souvenir of Lin- coln Park.” It can only be procured by enclosing twenty-five (25) cents, in coin or postage stamps, to Geo. H. Heafford, gen- eral passenger agent, 410 Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill. Mention RrcreEa- * TION. RECREATION. “The Red Man’s Greeting,’ Pokagon’s birch bark book, is having a large sale. It was writen by the old clnef—a full blood Pottawattamie Indian—and contains many beautiful legends of his tribe. The leaves are of various shades of crimson, white and golden colors, just as he cut them from the birch trees. The Booklet is often termed “The Indian Book of Lamentation” and Pokagon is called the ‘‘ Red Bard,” “ The Longfellow of his race,” etc. The price of the book is 50 cts. Address C. H. Engle, Publisher, Hartford, Mich. Here are figures showing my subscription receipts for the 3 dullest months in the year : 1895 1896 1897 Mi aiye ee Wee ee $292 $g02 $1,596 Viti ie Pane Saas 307 770 1,402 aittlly ;-aigsine tee eats aie 345 563 1,101 You will note the increase is 100 to 300 per cent., each year, over the corresponding month of the preceding year. Shrewd adver- tisers always like to be represented in peri- odicals that are growing rapidly. If you have sent in a club of subscriptions to RECREATION, and have gotten your pre- mium, and if it be satisfactory, please tell all your friends about it and advise them to do likewise. Please send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen of your acquaintance, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. Take 3 shots at the grizzly bear, on page viii. of this issue, and send in your score. You will find it interesting. The enterprising Yankee who recently flooded the market with artificial hen’s eggs, which would hatch but which pro- duced chicks without feathers, has now come out with a rubber angle worm. It is cheap, seductive, and wears for seasons. It wriggles admirably and is easily adjusted. This man has also invested it with a little vocal organ, which emits a piercing scream of agony when the worm is put on the hook. This last addition is considered a drawing card, with anglers. The inven- tion has turned out more useful than even the inventor expected; for these rubber worms are found a very satisfying food for canaries and other cage birds. This inventor comes of a famous old Hartford family. It was his grandfather who invented the wooden nutmeg, and his brother who claimed to have succeeded in crossing a honey-bee with a fire-fly, and to have produced a bee that could work all night. BICY GLING. A ROAD MAP STUDY. I spend many winter evenings in study- ing road maps and planning trips awheel, to be taken in summer. A critical study of the ordinary road map gives a great deal of information which aids in planning such trips; and it is information which is generally overlooked. This can be illus- trated no better than by describing a day’s trip, taken early in the season. The map shows part of the day’s run. The macadam roads are in double lines and the ordinary country roads in dotted lines. The map also shows the water courses, which is an important feature. We were going from B to A and we took the macadam road to C, which is the only road used by cyclists. There was a strong wind—in fact almost a gale—blow- ing in the direction of the arrow. After leaving B we had a steep climb up hill H. Then before we got to C there was one more small hill to climb; but the grade was mostly in our favor, so we coasted nearly all the way. The wind at our backs made this a wonderfully exhilarating run. From C to A the grades were easy, and the road superb. We had dinner at A, but my peace was disturbed by haunting thoughts of the re-. turn trip. The wind was still blowing hard, bringing vividly to mind the great clouds of dust we would have to face as we worked our way up the long grade, from C to B. Incidentally it may be remarked that there is no dust quite so disagreeable as the dust from a macadam road. 241 I took out the road map to see if there was any comfort to be derived from that. First I noticed that there was an ordinary country road, leading almost directly from A to B, which would be much shorter than the macadam by which we had come. Sec- ond the country road followed a water course, which would indicate no hill to climb. Also as the road ran up the valley the chances seemed to be that we would. not be so much exposed to the force of the head wind as we would on the macadam road, which was on high, open ground. All this seemed so convincing that I went to interview the stable man. He strongly advised against the short cut, as it was an old and little used road, and so sandy as to be almost unridable. Such in- formation, coming from such a source, would seem conclusive; but still I was not satisfied. After we had started for home, on the macadam, I told my companion of my ideas and suggested we return by the coun- try road, taking our chances as to results. Tow-headed girls are generally willing to take any chances that are suggested; and this one proved no exception. So we turned to the left, at the first cross road we came to, and started on our journey into the unknown. I had memorized, by counting on my fingers, the turns in the road—left—right— left—right—left, and then to follow the, brook. We had no trouble in keeping our course, and for half the way the wheeling was good. The last half of the road was so sandy as to be unridable, but my com- panion was a skilful enough cyclist to thor- oughly enjoy the side path. As anticipated we had no hills to climb and, almost too good to be believed, we were entirely pro- tected from the wind all the way, as the road wound up the valley through dense woods. In planning trips awheel, from road maps, the water courses should be noted; as they give a knowledge of the topography of the country which is of great value. For level riding follow the water course. When the route leads across a water course it generally means a hill to climb. HUMILIATED. The redskins ripped the welkin with their war whoop till the air Seemed to curdle with the terror of its spell, Then their faces blanched, and, paralyzed, they scattered everywhere— A tourist had let out a college yell. —Richmond Dispatch. 242 THE BABY’S PLAINT. Editor RECREATION: Papa and mamma and all have wheels And you don’t know how forlorn I feels, With Nurse left all alone. She’s good to me As she can be, But I’d like to ride At mamma’s side,— If only I was grown! If only some one knew baby talk, The speech of babies before they walk, He’d find a plan, I know So babies could be At their mothers’ knee And so could sail In the family trail, Wherever the rest might go. -]’m only what bruvver Bob calls a “ kid,” A fat little thing in the bed-clothes hid, And as short as I can be. But I’d like to go With the family so, That I thought I’d write to you, To see what you can do, As soon as you can, for me, The Baby. SHORT GRIPS. Many riders delay getting out on the road, these summer days, until the coolest and best part of the day is gone; instead of starting at 4 or 5 A.M., and being able to ride as comfortably as they could in Oc- tober. If you tide till.say, 9 A.M., on a warm day, then loiter in the shade some- where until about 5 p.M., taking a nap after dinner, and then ride till dark, or even by lamplight, you may make long tours, in hot weather, with little or no discomfort. Then, when you do ride, don’t go mile hunting. Drift along in a way that will not ‘take more life out of you than is necessary. By having a good wheel and a supply of good judgment, one may revel in cycle out- ings, even in August days, in New Eng- land, where much of the land is set up edge- wise and the flow of milk and honey is not continuous. Cycling has become so general that we naturally expect to find at every house a foot pump, or any repair material that may By needed. Thousands of passers dismount “ Brookhouse,” every week, ask for the ae of a pump, and after sampling the clearest and coldest of spring water, journey on again. A pretty cyclerine, from Jersey, says the story of a man having mistaken a mos- quito for an airship, over there, is a base fabrication. She stands up, valiantly, for her native state and its good roads, You RECREATION. shquld have seen the curl of her ral lip when she refuted the slander. If in touring you would secure the ut- most pleasure and profit, do not carry a load strapped on your back a la pack ped- dler. Secure all you need on your wheel. This is easy with the aid of the various carriers, in the market, and you will be free from a pack horse’s weariness. Do not ride to pile up miles. Let the scorchers do that, and shorten their days, if they like. You should ride slow enough, and stop often enough, to enjoy the charms Nature ever spreads out in every land. It is better to ride alone than to have with you one who is constantly hurrying you along; or who, on the other hand, is so slow that earth’s green carpet verily grows under his tires. Ride a good and reliable wheel, of Amer- ican make, whether you tour at home or abroad, if you would avoid delay and an- noyance on the road; for the constant at- tention and numerous repairs that are required by the average foreign wheel, not to mention the bargain counter mounts, at $28.88, that have come to deface Ameri- can highways, will sadly detract from the solid comfort you should secure on such a trip. It is well to carry, on a long tour, a few extra small parts, chain links, nuts, bolts, etc., the weight of which would count as nothing in case of an accident which would cause them to be needed. This is impor- tant because the parts from some other make of wheel may not fit yours; and you would dislike to wait a few days for the ar- rival of parts. Stamford, Ct., has a recently organized cycle club, of about 60 members, many of whom are among our solid men. “ Jack” Robinson is one of the pushers in it. I am honored by being an honorary member. Good oil and good judgment make a wheel run smoothly. Stamson. Bicycles are cheaper Than ever this year, But the bicycle girl Remains just as dear. —Washineton Capital. Wheeler — Whew! scorcher? Walker—It is a disagreeable, exasperat- ing, muggy, infernally hot day, but I wouldn’t call it so mean a name as Shatin Indianapolis jousnal “isn’t thisz day, sa BICYCLING: CAUTION TO MIDDLE-AGED BICYCLISTS. Any form of exercise or sport which makes serious demands on the attention, on quickness of eye and hand, and on en- durance, ought not to be taken up by peo- ple who have reached middle life, and who are engaged in sedentary occupations, un- less with great circumspection. The les- son has been learned by Alpine climbers, through many bitter experiences. It is generally held, by them, that most of the fatal accidents in mountain climbing occur through the failure, at the critical moment, of some man who has taken to mountain- eering too late in life, and who is, perhaps, also out of condition. An old dog cannot be taught new tricks, according to the prov- erb; and though it is disagreeable to have to realize that we have passed the age when we can excel in a new pastime, requiring special skill, to avoid accidents, and youth- ful adaptability and elasticity to avoid overstrain, it is the part of wisdom to ac- cept the inevitable. There is no reason why middle-aged men, and even those who have passed mid- dle age, should not take to cycling; but it should be with a frank recognition of the limitations which age imposes. Great speed, long distances, and hill climbing put a strain on the constitution, and will find out the weak places, the parts of the sys- tem which are aging faster, perhaps, than the rest—the heart, it may be, or the ves- sels of the brain. So, also, in regard to riding a bicycle in crowded thoroughfares; the strain on the attention is considerable and the risk not small, if.a man has lost the quickness of youth.—British Medical Journal. Tommy—Pa, I want a pony. Pa—Why, my son, I gave you your choice between a pony and a bicycle. Why is it you want a pony, now? Tommy— Cause I’ve got a bicycle. MY WHEEL AND I. E. N. D. My wheel and I have merry times As o’er smooth roads we fly Mile upon mile, without a care Between the earth and sky. And should we meet a bloomer girl Spinning along, ah well, And should we flirt a little bit Who is there that would tell? A case that will interest all wheelmen, and particularly those who occasionally ride on the cable slot, is that of W. F. Mc- Carthy, a member of the L. A. W. against the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. McCarthy, through George E. Miner, 243 counsel for the League, brought suit against the company for $2,000 as damages sustained while riding the slot of the Broadway line, some weeks ago. McCarthy rides a wheel with tires of the usual width, 14% inches, and therefore felt safe in riding the slot in Broadway. On the day in question, while going at a fair rate of speed, he ‘alleges the front wheel of his bicycle slipped into the slot, nearly to the hub, and stopped short. Mc- Carthy was thrown over the handlebars with great force and sustained serious in- juries about the legs and knees. Mr. Miner contends that the section of the slot where the accident occurred must have been wider than the law allows, which is 54g of an inch. Wheelmen, he says, have a perfect right to ride on the cable slots, and under the law the traction companies must keep the openings within the legal limit of width. Governor—Jimmy, you look red hot. You haven’t been cycling this hot day, have your “No, I’ve been following some news- paper directions for keeping cool.’’—Louts- ville Courier-Journal. The Park Commissioners of this city have recently promulgat7d some rules for the regulation of cyclists which it will be well for all to observe. Park policemen are instructed to prompt- ly arrest cyclists who ride faster than 8 miles an hour; who fail to show white lights 30 minutes after sunset; who coast, or ride without using the handle bars, or who dis- mount in the middle of the road; who fail to sound their bells when passing carriages or who ride more than 3 abreast; who in- dulge in trick riding or who make nuis- ances of themselves by carrying great gongs, instead of bells of ordinary size. “Earth is the only one of the 4 elements that never shows unkindness to man.” “Say, you’ve never fallen off a wheel, have you? ’—Chicago Record. The Associated Cycling Clubs of New York are protesting against the proposed city ordinance which requires brakes on all bicycles, to be ridden in this city. “ What’s new in bicycle suits?” “Well, the scorcher continues to be ae the freshest thing.’”—Chicago Jour- nal. James Quinlan, a carpenter, was recently sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment in Sing Sing, by Judge Aspinall, in the County Court in Brooklyn, for stealing 2 bicycles. RECREATION WS Ain: Mr. F. C. Wilson is a Chicago advertiser who uses Outing. Mr. L. S. Abbott is the Chicago representative of RECREATION. He called on Mr. Wilson and advised him to also use RECREATION; stating, as one of the reasons why he should use it, the well known fact that RECREATION has a larger circulation than Outing has. Mr. Wilson is not well informed as to these 2 journals, and so disagreed with Mr. Abbott. A dis- cussion followed, the outcome of which is best told in the following correspondence: Chicago, July 3, 1897. Mr. G. O. Shields, Editor and Manager RECREATION, Dear Sir: I called on F. C.. Wilson yes- terday and made a statement about our cir- culation which he disputed, and said he would bet $100, if I dared to take him up, that we could not prove as large a circula- tion as Outing has. If you want to take this bet, and if you are ready to prove this circulation, you can make $100. Do you not think it would be well to accept his challenge? Awaiting your reply I am yours truly, Lynn S. Abbott. ANSWER. New York, July 6, 1897. Mr. F. C. Wilson, Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir: Our Mr. Abbott writes me you question my claim to having more circula- tion than Outing has, and that you offer to bet $100 I cannot prove this claim. I accept your challenge and enclose herewith my certified check for $100, which is to be placed in the hands of Mr. Raymond, of the J. Walter Thompson Agency, of your city, as stake holder. Please deposit with him a like amount. The conditions of this proposition are that I, and the publisher of Outing, are each to make affidavits as to the number of copies of each magazine printed, for each of the months of January to July inclusive, 1897. Furthermore; each publisher is to furnish affidavits, from his printer and his binder, as to the number of copies printed and bound in each of these months. Furth- ermore, each publisher is to furnish an affi- davit, made by an officer of the American News Co. as to the number of copies of each of these magazines bought by that company, for each of the months as above enumerated, and as to the number of copies of each magazine returned during these 7 months. Furthermore each-publisher is to furnish post-office receipts, signed by the postmas- ter of New York City. or one of his as- sistants, for postage paid in the months of May, June and July, on said magazines. If you cover this bet, I will appoint one man, you are to appoint one and these 2 are to select a third to act as judges, and to pass upon the affidavits and proofs to be sub- mitted; to decide whether or not such tes- timony is competent, and to pay over the stakes to you or to meas the judges may determine. I submit this proposition through our Chicago office, and invite you to go with our Mr. Abbott and see that the check is properly deposited in the hands of Mr. Ray- mond. Yours truly, G. O. Shields, Edr. and Mer. MR. WILSON WRITES HIS CHECK. Chicago, July 14, 1897. Mr. G. O. Shields, N. Y. Your favor enclosing certified check for $100, and the bet proposition, received. I compliment you on your promptness in this matter. It is exceedingly gratifying that you should be willing to put up your money on such a challenge as this. Mr. Wilson read your letter several times, drew his check, after some little dis- cussion about various things contained in the proposition you made, and agreed to meet me at the Thompson office this after- noon at 4 o’clock, sharp, to make his de- posit. Yours truly, Lynn S. Abbott. MR. WILSON FAILS TO KEEP HIS APPQOINT- MENT, OR TO DEPOSIT HIS CHECK. Chicago, July 14, 1897, 5 p. m. Dear Mr. Shields: I have just returned from Thompson’s office, where I went at 4 p.m. to meet Mr. Wilson. He was not there but telephoned me he would not put the money up unless the publishers of Outing would agree toshow their hand. He said he had telegraphed them and they replied by referring him to Rowell’s directory. I told him this was no proof, and he would have to furnish proof according to our offer. He replied that he had written them, explain- ing the matter, and that if they would show their hand he would bet. I have an ap- pointment to see him again on Monday, July 19th. Yours, truly, Lynn S. Abbott. ANOTHER PROPOSITION. New York, July 17, 1897. Mr. F. C. Wilson, Chicago, Iil. Dear Sir: .I understand Outing declines to furnish proof of circulation. I, therefore, amend my proposition and will bet you $100 that RECREATION has more than TWICE as much actual paid circulation as Outing has. Same conditions, as to proofs, are to gov- ern in this wager as stated in my letter to you of July 8th, 244 GAME My certified check will remain in the hands of Mr. Raymond for a reasonable time, awaiting your deposit of an equal amount. Yours truly, G. O. Shields, Edr. and Mer. OUTING PEREMPTORILY DECLINES TO MAKE PROOF. Chicago, IIl., July 20, ’97. Dear Mr. Shields: I have again called at Mr. Raymond’s office, where 1 learned that Mr. Wilson has decided not to put up his money, because Outing writes him they will not stand by him, and will not furnish proof of circulation, even on your second proposition. Mr. Raymond will therefore return your check. Yours truly, Lynn S. Abbott. AND MR. RAYMOND DOES SO. OFFICE OF J. WALTER THOMPSON CO. NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE ADVERTISING, 452 ROOKERY. Chicago, July 20, 97. Mr. G. O. Shields, 19 West 24th St., New York. My Dear Sir: Enclosed I return your certified check of $100, which your Mr. Lynn S. Abbott deposited with me, on a bet as to Outing’s circulation. Mr. F. C. Wilson, who first proposed to make this bet, failed to put up his money. Please acknowledge receipt of this check, and greatly oblige, Yours very truly, H. M. Raymond. FINALE. And thus ends this remarkable incident. The publisher of Outing has recently printed a full page ad in Rowell’s News- paper Directory, and a quarter page ad in “The Fourth Estate,” in both of which he claims a circulation of 83,000. Yet he de- clines to stand by an assertion, made by © one of his advertisers, that Outing has more circulation than RECREATION has; and RECREATION claims only 40,000. Then he declines to stand by this advertiser on a proposition that RECREATION has twice as much circulation as Outing has; and still RECREATION claims only 40,000. The Outing man had a chance to win $100 on either proposition, and to prove his claim to this 83,000; but he declines to show D. Why? Because he dare not. _ My offer to bet $100 on this latter propo- sition still holds good, and will during the remainder of this year. Any man may ac- cept, no matter who, or where he lives, Advertisers will draw their own infer- ences. G. O. Shields, Edr. and Mer. RECREATION. NOTES. 245 GAME NOTES. I caught one small black bear, awhile ago, and got part ot a foot of a monster silver tip—the one who used to kill cattle, last summer. Now I will never get him in the same place. Those old monsters are very shy about a bait. He either twisted the most of his foot off, or ate it off. The bones of his foot were fast in the jaws of the trap, but what was on the under side of the jaws of the trap was gone, claws and all. I know he twisted some of the upper part off because he had the trap chain twist- ed till the trap was fast, and he hit the head of the bait and knocked it Io or 12 feet away from the body. He had knocked and hit every thing within reach, before he wound himself up close. I have 12 feet of light log chain to each trap. Where I missed it was when I only had one bait. I should have put down both traps. Then when he was flying around he would have got another foot in. I have had bear with a forefoot in one trap and a hind foot in another; but it was 5 miles from the ranch, where I was trap- ping, and of course when I went both ways it doubled the distance. The traps are 42 pound Newhouse. Ralph Anderson. I send you an extract from a letter re- ceived from my brother, who lives on the Similikameen river, at the foot of Mt. Cho- paca. He writes: ; “You should come up and bring your gun. Game is very plentiful and some of it getting extremely handy. This morning, when I went into the old cabin we use as a kitchen, I was confronted by a big wild cat. When he saw me he began to scam- per over tables and stoves, upsetting tin- ware, tearing old clothes off the wall and making fire fly from everything his claws touched. I got a revolver, and after a short battle finished the cat. “TI see mountain sheep every day, on the mountain above the house. White-tail deer are numerous in the brush, along the river. Prairie chickens by the thousand and lots of ducks. You should bring your camera too.” J. B. L., Clover, Wash. While in Maine, in the summer of ’93, I visited a place called Brooklin. It is near Mt. Desert Island, and is in the midst of a game region. I saw deer, red foxes and some bears, within 10 days, and we were barely out of the village. To get there you take steamer from Boston to Rockland; from there by small steamboat to Brooklin, passing all the islands along the coast. iM Taylor, Nv Yo City, Please send me the names and addresses of all your friends who are sportsmen, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. 246 RECREATION. Eastman’s No. 2 Eureka Camera isasimple instru- ment for use with glass plates. Makes pictures 3%4 X 3% inches, and has space In back for three double plate holders. Fitted with fixed focus achromatic lens, which is carefully tested by our own expert. Safety shutter for time or instantaneous exposures, set of three stops, view finder and socket for tripod screw. Covered with fine leather and made with that careful attention to detail which characterizes all of the Eastman Products. Without trappy attachments or clumsy attempt at a ‘‘magazine’’—no changing bag, no complicated mechanism. Price No. 2 Eureka Camera, with one double plate holder, = = = = $4.00 ‘ Extra Double Plate Holders, each, = 2 = =) - - - .75 ‘ Eastman’s Extra Rapid Dry Plates, 314 x 3%, per doz., = = = - 35 for sale by all dealers. Booklet af Eurekas and Bicycle Kodaks free at agencies or by mail, EAST MAN fone Rochester, N. Y. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY. CHINESE PHOTOGRAPHY. The “ Chicago Record” tells this story: “On one occasion, while he was prosecut- ing attorney, Luther Laflin Mills came on an indictment returned against a Chinese laundryman, on the charge of having as- saulted an Irish policeman, with intent to kill. Mills thought this a curious case, and on examining the prosecuting witness, and others, he threw out the indictment as be- ing wholly absurd. The compatriots of the Chinaman were grateful, and, in pigeon English, assured Mr. Mills that they would not forget his kindness. “Five or 6 years after this the affair was recalled to Mr. Mills’ attention by 2 car- riages rolling up to his house carrying a delegation of Chinamen, attired in native costumes. One, who was attired in silks, addressed Mr. Mills and recalled the affair of his persecuted countryman. ‘I have just returned from China,’ said he, ‘and have brought with me certain articles which I crave permission to present to your family as evidences of my appreciation of your kindness to one of my countrymen when in trouble.’ “The delegation was ushered into the house, bearing numerous packages of teas, fans, silks, etc., which were distributed among the several members of the family. Before taking his departure the spokesman asked Mr. Mills to let him have a cabinet photograph he saw on the mantel. This was a picture of the Mills children, prettily grouped. Mr. Mills thought the request a strange one, but under the circumstances could hardly deny it. “* By and by you will know why I want it,’ said the Chinese gentleman. “Recently, there arrived a parcel from Hong Kong containing an enlarged water color reproduction of the photograph, giv- ing the details of expression and color with startling fidelity. ““This is our present to you,’ said the. Chinaman. ““ But how was it possible for the artist on the other side of the globe to know what shade of color to give to the hair and eyes of these children, whom he never saw?’ asked Mr. Mills. “The Chinaman replied that the art of photography was so thoroughly under- stood in China that it was easy to deter- mine, from the revelations of the magnify- ing glass, just what color, what shade and what tint were represented by such and such impressions as the photograph re- tained and exhibited. Among the many beautiful works of art in which the Mills mansion abounds there is none more ex- quisite than this example of Chinese skill, — and, naturally enough, with all the associa- tions which its history involves, it is Mr. Mills’ most precious possession.” THE NIAGARA FALLS AS A PHOTOGRAPHIC SUBJECT. IDE Ae Travel where you will North, South, East or West and you will not succeed in discovering a spot so much visited by pho- tographers, amateurs and _ professionals alike, as is Niagara Falls. It is indeed the photographic Mecca of the world, for at - all seasons of the year, and at times when it is utterly impossible to obtain a good negative, you may see photographers hur- rying along, with cameras in their hands, eager to obtain a shot at the mighty cat- aract. On arriving at Prospect Park, usually the first point visited by the average fiend, he leans over the stone wall, takes one admiring glance and, as the beauty of the scene adds to his eagerness to make the picture, he hurriedly sets up his camera, focusses, adjusts the stop and _ shutter, presses the bulb and imagines the deed is done. ~ These same tactics are repeated at all the different points of interest and, on his re- turn home, when developing the plates, dis- appointment may be read all over his coun- tenance. The hopes he had built on the fine negatives, which were to result from his day’s work at Niagara, are dissipated and the reasons for his failure began to dawn on him. To begin with, the day was not so clear and bright as it must necessarily be to get a good instantaneous negative. He made the exposures too early, or too late in the day; and good, strong high-lights are missing. He did not observe that the wind was blowing the spray, in gusts, in front of the falls; so that a clear negative was im- possible. These, with many other minor points, escaped his notice and, as a result, he must try again. The local professionals, of Niagara Falls, are among the few who have strictly first- class negatives of the falls. It is indeed a deep subject, and one must needs be posted on the time of year, the hour of the day and the kind of a day for making the exposure, on different subjects. During the early summer, about the middle of June, and af- ter a thunder shower, when the atmosphere is clear and when there is little or no wind blowing, you are always sure to see these men, between I2 and 2 o’clock. at some of the different points. Seldom, if ever, do 247 248 they take more than one subject on any one day. Experience has taught them that this can not be done successfully; as each subject is governed by conditions that do not affect any two points alike; and it is by carefully observing these conditions that the good results are obtained. One of these men said to me last summer, when showing me a negative he had just made of the falls: “ There, isn’t that a beauty? Notice all the detail and how “wet’ the water looks. I have made many exposures on the falls, but this is the first one that comes up to my idea of what a first class negative should be.” It was indeed a prize, and a rich reward for the untiring efforts he had made. DONT’S FOR AMATEURS. ~ Don’t tone, too warm, if using a com- bined toning and fixing bath. Keep it at about 55 degrees, by using ice. Prints tone slower thus, but are more permanent. Don’t fail to use the extra fixing bath in connection with the combined toning bath; as it insures more permanent prints. Don’t use an old hypo bath, for plates or paper. It is bound to stain. Make fresh each time. Hypo is cheap. Don’t tone more prints at one time than you can handle and examine, frequently. Don’t try to tone several dozen 4x5s in 8 ounces combined toning solution. It won't work. Use plenty of solution and figure in this manner—viz.: 8 ounces con- tain about 1 grain of gold, which should tone not more than 18 4x5 prints. Don’t—if you make your own developer —use too much alkali. It makes the deox- idizing agent too energetic and clogs up the shadows too soon. Don’t forget that sulphité of soda is add- ed to the developer to regulate the color of the negative, which would be very yellow without it. Don’t forget that hypo is the most likely cause of prints yellowing, and it should therefore be thoroughly eliminated by fre- quent changes of fresh water. Or, you can keep them 1% hours in running water; keeping the prints well separated, or they _will settle to the bottom of the tray and the water will flow over them. Don’t—unless you want yellow prints— wash over night. Don’t dip your hands in the hypo and then in the toning dish. The ingredients don’t combine. Don’t hurry your work and expect su- perior results. He who makes haste slow- ly gets the best results, as a general rule. Everything takes time and work should not be rushed through, just to see how it looks. GOA. o RECREATION. A NOVEL WASHING BATH. A novel and, at the same time, a perfect method of washing prints, is to take an or- dinary wash basin, or better still a dish pan about 14 inches in diameter; punch a hole in the side, % inch from the bottom; then through the hole and bent to conform with the inside of the dish, insert a piece of tube, which has been closed up at the end, and drilled full of holes the size of a darning needle. Solder this tube on the outside, making a water tight joint. Now punch a row of holes, 1 inch from the top and % inch in diameter. These holes should be punched from the inside, leaving a smooth surface; the burr being on the outside. The idea is to give a circular motion to the prints. When finished fasten a piece of rubber tubing to the end of the tube pass- ing in at the bottom, and connect with a spigot. Turn on the water and when the dish is full put in the prints to be washed. The water flows in below and out above through the holes in the side; thus avoid- ing the trouble of watching the dish. No prints can float out because the dish never gets full. Don’t turn on too great a stream; just enough to keep the prints in motion. By having the dish deep enough, and by making a metal rack, plates may be placed in it and washed, thoroughly, in half an hour. The whole outfit should not cost more than 50 cents; is easily made and if painted with asphaltum, occasionally, will last a lifetime. ; Enclosed find photo taken by lamp light, according to directions given in a previous issue of RECREATION. I want to say right here that I have gotten more actual money value from RECREATION than from any — other paper I ever read. This picture was made with a pocket kodak. I used 2 lamps—one above and one below and to right of camera. Time of exposure 8 minutes. There is one thing to be made a special note of, in this picture, one which any woman will do well to remember, when sitting for a photo. The lady kept her mouth shut for 8 consecutive minutes, and was not asleep either. R. P. Schermerhorn. The picture is good, considering the con- ditions under which it was made, but is not good enough to reproduce.—EDITOoR. ° Getting subscriptions for RECREATION is easy. The magazine does its own talking. Turn to the premium list, on page xlviii., and see what you can get by sending in a club. RECREATION. 249 PREMOS —~ PRODUCE PERFECT PICTURES Cameras Have achieved an enviable reputation the world over. Their PERFECT construction and ease of manipulation, combined with grace, beauty, and superb finish, have placed them in the front rank, and they are to-day the Favorite Camera with the foremost Amateur and Professional elton Meares MADE IN OT ce Rall IO DIFFERENT STYLES AND SIZES Special Designs for the Sportsman and Tourist CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Rochester Optical Co., Rochester, N. Y. PUBLISHER'S DEPARIMENG, TO REPRINT VOLUMES I AND II. For the past 2 years, I have been having - frequent calls for the early numbers of REc- REATION, nearly all of which went out of print within a few months of the dates of issue. In order to supply this demand, I have decided to reprint Vols. I. and II.— October ’94 to June ’95 inclusive—in book form. This will include 9 issues of the magazine, in which were published some of the best articles that have ever appeared in any sportsman’s periodical. Here are the titles of a few of them: How the Trout Came to California (illus- trated), Dr. David Starr Jordan, President Stanford University, Author of “‘ Science Sketches,” ‘“‘ Manual of the Vertebrate Animals,” ‘‘ Synopsis of Fishes of North America,” etc.; Ethelinda (poem), Stanley Waterloo; A Winter with the Cheyennes (illustrated), Capt: H. H. Bellas, U) S.-A:; Elk Hunting in the Shoshones (illus- trated), W. A. Valentine, M.D., Surgeon 7th Regiment, N. Y. N. G.; A Race for Life, Capt. Henry Romeyn, U.S. A.; Wild Turkey Shooting by Moonlight, Capt. C. J. Crane, U. S. A.; Summer—An Aqua- rium Story—(illustrated), Mark Samuel, Author of “ The Aquarium Guide” ; Alas- ka (illustrated), Gen. John Gibbon, U. S. A.; A Paper Chase in the West Indies, Mrs. Julian Hawthorne; Winter in the Kettle River Country (illustrated), Charles Greenwood; Blue Grouse Shooting in Idaho, M. W. Miner; Photographing Big Game (illustrated), A. G. Wallihan; Coon- Gail’s Mishap, Capt. Hh. Romeyn,, Us Sip The Mink (illustrated), Stanley Waterloo; Autumn Days (poem, illustrated), Dr. W. H. Drummond; Taps (illustrated), Mary Gordon Bailey; Winter in the Kettle River Country (illustrated), Charles Greenwood; Black Bass Fishing in Indiana (illustrated), Col. W. T. Dennis; A Perilous Sleigh- ride (illustrated), Capt. D. Robinson, UV. S. A.; Moose Hunting in Canada (illus- trated), L. C. Ivory; A Buffalo Drive, Gen. F. W. Benteen, U. S. A.; Canvasback Shooting on Puget Sound, J. C. Nattrass; Trouting on the Nepigon (illustrated), John Bowman; A Coon Hunt in Ye Olden Time, Judge Hinman; Wing Shots at Sea, C. F. Holder; Goose Shooting on Lake Champlain (illustrated), Frank S. Ballard: Saurian Shooters, J. Mortimer Murphy; A Story of the Modoc War, Lieut. C. Bo Hardin, U. S. A.; The Giant Wolf of Bona- place, President Bates; A Woman’s First Mallard, Katharine M. Baxter; A Cycling Romance, Miss C. H. Thayer; Trouting in Alaska (illustrated), Maj. John Brooke, U. S.A’: A Bear in: Camp, (illustsated): Prof. F. V. Yeager: The Vulnerable Spot (illustrated), J. N. Hall, M.D.; A Frontier 250 Funeral, Howard Eaton; Two Red-Letter Days (illustrated), H. C. Wilcox; Hunting Jack Rabbits Awheel, J. H. Jones; My Piancée (poem), Ci iy Nettleton.) ite Kettle River Wilderness (illustrated), Prof. L. L. Dyche, author of ““ Camp Fires of a Naturalist” ; Big Foot Wallace (illus- trated), Hon. B. B: Brooks; The House Warming (illustrated), Zelle Emmons; The Pointer, Past and Present (illustrated), Hon, John S. Wise; A Night on the Seneca (illustrated), Capt. H. P. Bigelow; Mys- tery (illustrated), Hamilton Vreeland, M.D.; Crossing the Rockies in ’61 (illus- trated), Maj. W. H. -Schieffelin; Our National Bird (illustrated), Arthur F. Rice; Three Thousand Elk, Nelson Yarnall; Mallard Shooting in the Rockies, G. M. Dillard. This will be a very expensive book to print, and in order to justify the outlay I must have at least 400 advance orders. I shall probably not print more than 1,006 copies, and if you want one it will be neces- sary to remit in advance. This means RECREATION from the initial number to June ’95. Do you want it? If. so send me $2.50 at once. I have now in stock bound volumes, July ’95 to this date, and the reprinting of these first 9 issues will enable any reader to complete his files. « FISHING ON THE SUSQUEHANNA. The Passenger Department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad has issued a pamphlet giv- ing location of points on the Susquehanna river, in Pennsylvania, where good fish- ing may be had; also among the lakes of Western New York State. This booklet contains information of considerable value to lovers of piscatorial sport. Anyone can get a copy of the book by sending a 2 cent stamp to Chas. S. Lee, General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia. Summer tourists en route to Watch Hill, Block Island and all Long Island Sound Shore Resorts, also the White Mountains | and points in Maine, will find the Norwich Line, from New York City, a delightful route. Steamers leave Pier 40, North river, 6 p. m., every weekday, connecting at New London, the following morning, with steamers for Watch Hill and Block Island and with trains for the North and East. The service on the steamers is excellent, and tourists: taking this route break the long rail journey, which is otherwise neces- sary, and are able to obtain a good night’s rest on the splendid steamers of the line. For time tables and full information ad- dress W. R. Babcock, G. P. A., Boston, Mass. PUBLISHER'S The Adams & Westlake Co., Chicago, have a national reputation for their lamps. It is claimed they are the best authority on the various kinds of lanterns used, and they have fully lived up to their reputation, in the production of their X ray bicycle lamp. This lamp is built of aluminum, which makes it exceedingly light and admits of sufficient size and propor- tions to secure the desired qualities in a bicycle lamp. It is so constructed that it throws a remarkable light, and if used where there are no lamps the road, for many feet ahead, is per- fectly lighted. The draft « iS Superior, owing to the construction of the chim- Rey, and 10K ordinary riding the lamp will not jar out. Every atten- tion has been yf sziven to avoid all the objec- tions known to the average lamp, and as a result the have produced - Adams & Westlake people a very Satisfactory article. Should any reader wish to know more about this lamp, a postal card addressed to 110 Ontario Street, Chicago, and mention- ing RECREATION, will secure the desired information. TRAVELING IN PRIVATE CARS. Traveling in a private car is a luxury that may now be enjoyed by any one. Any person desiring to rent a private car, for any special trip this season-to the Pacific Coast, or any of the Eastern or Northern resorts, can do so by applying to any agent ‘of the C., H. & D. railway, or by letter to the undersigned. These cars are fitted with every convenience, drawing rooms, sleep- ing rooms, dining rooms, and carry a full crew of waiters and cooks. Where a party of I0 or more get together, the arrange- ment is as economical as first-class hotel accommodations. Parties desiring to go to Chicago via the C., H. & D., can enjoy all the convenience of a private car by simply paying for their railway ticket, at the usual rate, and $2.00 a berth for sleeping car. The compartment Sieepine cars son the: C.. ER & D. vare: ar- ranged in separate rooms, each room con- taining 2 beds, a wash stand, drinking water and every appliance for the toilet. If desired, one, 2, or even 5 of these rooms DEPARTMENT. 251 can be opened into each other en-suite, but secluded from the rest of the car. The luxury of these cars can only be appreciated by personal experience. D. G. Edwards, Passenger Traffic Manager, Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway, Cincin- ato). The W. H. Mullins metal boat is a great invention. One of its good points is that whenever the paint gets rubbed off you can wipe it dry and paint it. You don’t have to wait for it to dry. You can paint it every day, if necessary. Another good feature is that it never dries up and opens at the seams. It may lie in the sun a month but will never leak a drop. Write Mr. Mullins, at Salem, Ohio, for an illustrated circular, mentioning RECREA- TION. The Fenton Metallic Manufacturing Co., Jamestown, N. Y., announces that the list price on Fenton bicycles, for 1897, will re- main unchanged. They realize there is a large class of riders with whom quality counts and who demand something more than mere assertions. These look to the Fenton and know that therein they will find the quality they require. The company says, “It is too soon for us to set forth our plans or views for the season of 1898, but our friends may depend that quality and good value will be our motto, in the future as it has been in the past.” The Winchester Repeating Arms Co. has lately put on the market a new model re- peating shot gun which is sure to prove popular with a large class of shooters. A circular is being sent out that gives cuts and a minute description of the arm, and of all its parts. Send for it. You will find it deeply interesting if you shoot at trap or in the field. Mention RECREATION. The Savage Arms Co., Utica, N. Y., has issued its ’97 catalogue, which contains a lot of information that will interest all rifle- men. It has cuts of all the Savage rifles— military and sporting—with prices attached, as well as valuable data about cartridges, parts, Savage rifle powder, etc. In sending for this catalogue please mention RECREa- TION. Have you located your happy hunting ground for next fall? If not, I will agree to-take you to moose, elk, deer, bear, plenty of mountain goats, fish and grouse galore, providing you wish my services as guide. Only 40 miles from the R. R. to the hunt- ing grounds. Good pack outfits, tents, etc. Horses good and gentle. Terms rea- sonable. Best of references; I8 years’ ex- perience as guide. Vic Smith, Anaconda, Mont. 262 RECREATION. The MARLBOROUGH (Taken on a Carbutt Orthochromatic Plate.) By A.ois BEER, Photographer to Emperor of Austria. To Obtain Artistic Results as much care must be used in the selection of the Plates or films as the Camera. RISING AND SWING FRONT REVERSIBLE SWING BACK 5X7, ae Rapid Rectilinear Lens, Send for 9 B.& L.Shutter,and two Double Holders, eon CARBUTT Ss PLATES AND FILMS 8x10, without lens and shutter,. . . . Winstyaten (STANDARD FOR 20 YEARS) ne a oC SoTOy icy aU ag 45 Booklet Give Universal Satisfaction Send for Free Pamphlet of $5 and $8 Cameras f all kinds of Cz r d all A‘so J. Cc. DEVELOPING TABLOIDS, put up in Catalogue Sok tlofesr adi amaniediod See Free 3 sizes, price 25c., 40c., 75c. Wercoemnen CLIMAY DRY PLATES a ete std The INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL, Vol. IX., roo illustrations, If you intend competing for prizes let us assist you : : in eying Oy by the ue ol one Plates, EES pad De- i ieee cae Postiee, nateente, eae veloper. For sale by all dealers. Cata ogue free E. & H. T. ANTHONY & CO. JOHN GARBUTT, stnorion Philadelphia, Pa. 591 Broadway, New York ii you are im need: Of. = A Camera that will produce a = Perfect Picture, obtain The HAWK-FYE, Jr. which will be found o a 6 o a faithful friend at all times. The simplicity of its working parts enables the novice to obtain results that will astonish old photographers. Size, 43x 42x 6iin. Photo, 34x 3$in. Weight, 20 02. LOADS IN DAYLIGHT, USES EITHER ROLL FILM OR GLASS PLATES, aes ae giving description of all kinds of | PRICE, § 8. 00 THE BLAIR CAMERA COo., 471 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. tT Baby Wizard == Camera Is the Ideal Camera Only 234 x 554 x 63 inches } ror TOURISTS, WHEELMEN or SPORTSMEN cznerats Fitted with our Extra Rapid Rectilinear Lens (unequaled in this country), and the Bausch ‘and Lomb Optical Company’s Iris Diaphragm Shutter. Complete with Carrying Case $25.00 Same without rack and pinion, for focussing, and swing back ~ $20.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Manhattan Optical Co., Cresskill, N. J. XVI Are now ready in FOUR sizes and EIGHT dif- ferent styles Ray Cameras They are the simplest Cameras on the market to manipulate and one can learn to make photographs quicker with the Ray and at less expense than with any other Camera ever offered to the amateur. Seeing is believing. Ask your nearest dealer in photographic supplies to show you the Ray and a glance will convince you. Remember, there is no Key to be used to turn your plates into position, neither do you have to put your hand ina ‘‘Coat’’ Sleeve or other trappy appliance to get your plate in position before making an exposure. Every movement that is necessary in making an ex- posure with the Ray is in full view of the operator. Rays are the only Cameras in the World that use our New Patent Plate Holders which are the lightest, most compact, and cheapest on the market. Every Camera is thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. Satisfaction guaranteed. We manu- facture everything in the amateur line. Send us a postal for our new catalogue just out MUTSCHLER, ROBERTSON & CO. 177 West Main Street, Rochester, N. Y. RECREATION. GHOST PICTURES. There are men who always make large bags, and who catch veritable whales, while away from home; but who, when they re- turn from their outings have nothing to show for it. Not so with the ghost picture. You can “see ghosts,” to your heart’s content, and can prove them by your camera. It is done I Eas weve 0m. Take some person (a stranger is best, if you intend to see ghosts); put a sheet around him, place him in a room where the light is fair, and, having put him in a suitable attitude near the wall, make an in- terior exposure of about % correct time. Then cap your lens and let your man step to one side while you take a picture of the room without the ghost. posure should be, like the first, 1% correct time. The resulting negative will be interesting. You see your man, and yet see right through him, to the wall beyond. Of course care must be taken that the camera is not moved between the 2 ex- posures. Bo C..Brown, Fern Hill, Burlington, Vt. al The second ex-. No mistakes, . Made to open in BROAD DAYLIGHT For loading and adjustment. Each camera fitted with 12 single metal plate holders, flight proof and dust proof. No “S‘extras’’ meeded. to break off, give out or get lost, and the diaphragm has Takes J2 pictures on glass plates at one loading. projecting levers, nothing ‘Takes a standard size plate 4x5 inches and cutsa sharp, clear picture to the extreme edge. Is fitted with an expensive, extra rapid achromatic lens, specially ground. ‘THE Adlake Shutter has no 000 < 010 OO 60 0- 0 0 0 000 <> 6.99 <> 05 0 <> 01 0 <> 010 00 0 90 0 030 00 0 00 0 a te RECREATION. X1x WHAT THE PULLMAN CAR IS TO THE RAILWAY TRAVELER, THE NEW ZEALAND MOS- QUITO TENT IS TO THE CAMPER New Zealand Nosquito Cent “Fresh, pure air, and plenty of it, is the surest and most natural remedy for more than half the ills man is heir to.” Our Special Affair is to make Cent Life a luxury instead of the misery it has too often proved on trial. Twenty-six years “ roughing it,” in all kinds of weather, from 110 degrees of heat to six feet of snow, is the experience from which the New Zea- land Mosquito Tent has been evolved. ; It is, in point of comfort, as far ahead of old Style tents as the Pullman car is ahead of the west- ern ‘‘ Prairie Schooner,” or as the modern “ Atlantic Greyhound ” is ahead of the old time ‘‘ Columbian ” sloop, or the “‘ Mayflower.” T. W. HICKSON earn 23 William Street New York City Sy, 0, 5077-058 ee i \ 7 a SF, oe, e 03077830778 SQN peg th geg kt: TO SIT, ITO OT STE Kh / \ 7 (UY (<3) Py Me CALS segs SY 05005077-Us9 TO rr S re esse Oy, aan INSECT REPTILE AND © VERMIN PROOF ee AIRY COSY LIGHT BRIGHT WATERPROOF DURABLE VENTILATION PERFECT EASILY SET UP aa venan env ar an. CAA oc) AT at XX RECREATION. AW Lan iii ity nA Vo wll Any itt. Bal ili W Mg COPYRIGHT 1as4¢ ap CAMP ees OUTFITS We manufacture the largest and most complete line of tents in the country, and our goods are celebrated for their weating and waterproof qualities. Send 4 cents in stamps for our new 40-page illustrated catalogue showing all styles of Tents and Camp furniture. GEO. B. CARPENTER & CO, 202 to 210 S. Water Street, CHICAGO Established 1840. THE CYCLE LIGHT FOR 1897 15 We did not get out our ’96 lamp until late in the season, but we could not make them fast enough. Our ’97 is greatly improved and will more than please its purchasers. Throws a powerful, broad light, and illuminates ground to perfection, Extremely handsome in appearance. Your dealer should have them; ustil he has will send, carriage paid, for $2.50, to any part of the United States. * Absolutely Wind Proof. + Will Not Jolt Out. Ne Solder to Melt. All Parts Removable. Fills on Outside Oil Fount. Solid Brass, Heavily Nickeled. Easy to Take Apart. XR Dry “G KB tie outgrade the so-called high grade. Chey have distinct- Riders use them once and then always. Send for Catalogue Fenton Metallic Mig. Co. ive qualities of their own. : Jamestown, fh. Y. 9): NEW YORK AGENTS C. M. MOSEMAN & BRO. 126-128 CHAMBERS ST. = $2.50 Delivered any-= where in United tes. pV ag Vee é ‘. Burns kere @& Osenein €& acked fount. & o splashing. Easy to Put Together. 536 inches A Perfect Road [!luminant. Send for high. Has a Positive Wick Lock. ; Illustrated Were err: Oze Booklet. side lights. s PLUME & ATWOOD MANUFACTURING CO. é NEW YORK. BOSTON. CHICAGO. : Factories: Waterbury and Thomaston, Conn. nS = — - — > en RECREATION. XX1 TH 0 A PAT. APL 257" 1893. NE] Elastic Ribbed Union Suits are complete under- garments, covering the entire body like an additional skin. Perfectly elastic, fit- ting like a glove, but softly and without | pressure. No but-| tons down the front. Made for Men, Wom- en,and Young People. Most convenient to put on or off, being entered at top and drawn on like trousers. With no other kind of underwear can ladies obtain such perfect fit, for dresses, or wear comfortably so small a corset. Send for illustrated booklet ONEITA KNITTING MILLS °°%2,c33e Hose and I want every reader of RECREATION to buy something from me. I am offering some things very low as an inducement. This month I have the following to offer :— A black or tan sock, imported, 60 gauge, retail price anywhere, 35 cents. My price, 25 cents, six pairs, $1.35. For duck hunters and fishermen, long wool hose ; comes over the knee; very heavy; 2x2 rib black, $1.00, similar goods, not so heavy, blue, 50 cents. Can’t do better on these. _ For ladies : lisle hose, black, three pairs in a box,$1.00. Good cotton hose, black or tan, 25 cents a pair, imported Hermsdorf black. Ladies’ cotton fleeced underwear for fall, a beauty in silver gray, 70 cents a suit, good value at $1.00; three suits, $2.00. Same in Egyptian, 90 cents a suit, three suits, $2.50; vests alone, half price; sizes 3, 4 and 5. I sell sweaters too. Have a beauty, hand- knit, honeycomb stitch, best lustre worsted ; maroon, navy, white, olive green or black, $3.50, leggins to match, $1.503 good sweat- ers at $2.00 and $2.50. I guarantee all goods to give perfect satisfaction and pay express charges to any address. GEO. F. WEBBER, Detroit, Mich. FISH NOTES. One of the finest specimens of the Tyee salmon ever caught in the vicinity of Ta- coma, by hook and line, was landed near Point Defiance recently by R. P. Hughes. The big fellow weighed 38% pounds, was 3 feet 134 inches from tip to tip and 28% inches about the girth. The fish was landed with line, attached to rod and reel. The lucky angler was one hour in landing the salmon. He thought at first he had hooked a seal, and it was 10 minutes before the fish appeared at the sur- face. He leaped into the air and made a gamey resistance against capture. Two lines were tied together, with which to play the fish. M. S. Hill, Tacoma, Wash. A subscriber asks the names of the dif- ferent bass flies, and the time of year when they should be used. An expert answers: “For fly casting, for bass, the best time is the early part of June, although some anglers have good success in early July. Flies for casting are dressed on No. 2 and No. 4 hooks, and the best known varieties are Royal Coachman, Scarlet Ibis, Pro- fessor, Montreal, Red MHackle, Reuben Wood, Governor Alvord, Lake George, Silver Doctor, and Seth Green. - “July and August are the best months for trolling. Flies for trolling are dressed on No. 1 and 1-0 hooks.” O. C. Baker, Noblesville, Ind., requests information as to the best bait for sturgeon, in July and August. The U. S. Fish Com- mission replies that it has no information that can apply to these 2 particular months, in the region mentioned. Crayfish, other- wise known as “ crabs” among the fisher- men, are found in the stomachs of sturgeon taken during the summer months. These “crabs” are often used by fish- ermen, on their set lines, and sturgeon are secured with this bait when all other kinds of bait fail to attract them. Fresh water snails and mussels might also be tried. Would like to ask through RECREATION, what flies are best for brook trout in the streams of this State. $B. Hy ‘Glens: Falls, N.Y. Will some reader please answer? EDITOR. A telegram from Three Lakes, Wis., dated June 7th, says J. S. Vilas, A. C. Bos- sard, and W. C. Drake, all of Kaukauna, Wis., fished at Three Lakes, on the 6th, and caught 105 black bass and pickerel. Thomas Richards, of the Fleming house, prides himself on having made the largest trout catch of the. season. One day last week he caught 10 pounds between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. XXil RECREATION. pegs scas ie aL a Says ele ae aij de eels ala ale alsa. Every Sportsman Should Have a WATER-PROOF TENT A camper knows the advantages of a tent that is an absolute protection against rain and dampness. 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SEND FOR CIRCULAR R, SAMPLES OF MATERIALS AND PRICE-LIST TO DERBY, ABERCROMBIE & CO. 36 South Street, New York QOSGOODOOOGOEGOYOOGOOGGOGDOOGOOOOIDOGOGOEOGOOGGOOOGOOOOOGOO OOHLOOHHOHOOOOOOHONHONOOHOOHNOHONNONNNONNHENOHHHOONNHONLHHONHONHOAOAOONOHO ©GG099000000000000000000 RECREATION. xxiii ee ee oe The Only Practical aati ho Camping Bag Kenwood Enthusiastically endorsed by campers every- where—not an experiment. Now made with improvements suggested by usage under all conditions—as, for instance, the outside water- proof canvas cover, the middle bag and the soft, warm, light inner bag—to be used separately or combined, thus giving perfect protection from cold, rain or sudden climatic changes. Strong, durable and useful, as a hold all. A perfect shelter. Tents unnecessary. No stiffened muscles. No uncovering. The Prices $6.00 to $16.00 are a revelation to buyers of the old, heavy and unsatisfactory square blankets. The Kenwood Hunting Cape meets every requirement of the sportsman ‘waiting for a shot,’? whether at a deer, ducks or pigeons. Better than coats. Care- fully made to combine all desirable features. . Excellent as a Driving Cape. Price $15.00 The Renweid Storm Hood for use with the Bags, or for anyone exposed to severe weather, will be found very serviceable and a comfort in cold or windy weather. Every Camper, Hunter, Angler, Prospector or Military Man should send for out FREE illustrated circular, about these goods and camping information PRPPEPPPPPEPE PPPOE ERPPPPPPRRYPPPPPYPEPEP EPP PPREPPRERPPPPPEEPEPEPEEPEEEEY RRAKAAAKAKAKALAALAKKAAKKAAAKRKARKAAKAAAARAAAEAAREEAKKARAKKARAAAKKAKKKKKKNKKKKA THE KeNwoop MILLS, Albany, N. Y. pbb aaRA AREA AE EEK EEE EES AEAKAA AAA EERE EER EE EEE EERY x XX1V RECREATION. (N. Y., 3318. Ed. 3—25,000.) MEMORANDUM OF WEIGHT. DATE OF MAILING. ORIGINAL. 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Pev....... 2-1-98 Post-office receipt for June number of RECREATION. The post- master does not stuff the returns for any publisher. This is for subscriptions only. The News Co.’s trade of 11,000 a month is not included. Total circulation, 40,000 a month. If interested call for further proof. Address RECREATION, 19 West 24th Street, New York xxvi RECREATION. (N. Y., 3316. Ed. 5—25,000.) MEMORANDUM OF WEIGHT. DATE OF MAILING. r GROSS WEIGHT: @ adn eee ennsees Net Weight, - = Ose He 0) LA Rate: per pound, jo 05 ee ee Amount of postage, - VAN COTT, P. M. Ke po {4} , Postmaster. Per LOLA ) 21-96 Receiving Clerk Here is a third, receipt, and all these 3 are for the 3 dullest months in the year RECREATION. XXVil TS To Sportsmen and Tourists: | am lo- cated in Northwestern Colorado, in a para- dise for sportsmen. Large game abundant and trout fishing unexcelled. Gentle sad- dle horses, pack outfits, etc. Everything first class. Correspondence solicited. J. M. Campbell, Hunter and Guide, Buford, Colorado. The Hermitage: Is on the bank of Henry’s Lake, at the foot of the Grand Tetons. Fine trout fishing in the lake and adjacent streams. Elk, moose, deer, bear, mountain sheep, goats, and antelope are found in the neighboring hills. Superb scenery, fine climate, good, comfortable boats, and plenty of substantial food, well What more could a sportsman Address ‘ Burton Harris, Jackson, Wyo. cooked. want? Information Wanted: I desire to spend 2 weeks, in September, baybird shooting and striped bass fishing, and will be greatly obliged to any reader of RECREATION who can recommend a good place for that com- bination of sport, anywhere from Montauk Point to Nova Scotia. Address iP Of Box 1708, N. Yo City: For Sale: Wild celery seed. Will re- ceive orders till September 15th. J. K. Terrell, Oshkosh, Wis. Jas. L. McLaughlin:—Experienced Guide. Best references furnished. Elk, moose, deer, mountain sheep, antelope, lions, bear, sage hens and grouse. Best trout fishing in the country, within 10 min- utes’ walk of my ranch. Would take a few boarders. Tourist outfits furnished on short notice. Address, Ishawood, Big Horn Co., Wyoming. . ANY PARTY wanting to see the National Park, or to hunt in the Teton or Jackson’s Hole countries, should write me. These are the best big game ranges in the United States. Moose, elk, deer, bear, mountain sheep, mountain lions, and all Bands of small game abundant; also the best of trout fishing in the est. _ Have put in 16 years hunting, trapping, and guiding in Wyo- ming, Idaho, and Montana, and Paumahore to oa for ey kind of game you want. Write me and I will give you full particulars. GEORGE WINEGAR, St. Anthony, Fremont Co., Idaho Wanted: To Exchange, an Eastman Pocket Kodak, with leather carrying case, complete printing outfit, and 1% dozen dry plates, for a 22 Marlin Repeater, or a Field Glass, with leather case and shoulder strap. Dr. W. C. Duncan, Clay City, Ind. For Sale: Two red cedar row boats, each 15 feet long and 36 inches wide; made of 1 inch strips, nailed every 2 inches and sewed with copper wire. Weight about 70 pounds each. Address Wm. Dicer, Albion, Mich. Eggs and Curiosities: All boys or men, interested in Eggs and Curiosities, having either to sell or exchange, should write me. I have specimens from the Copper mines to sell or exchange. M. A. Baker, Hancock, Mich. ETHICS OF KAREZZA fF 5,0. A bold, brave book teaching ideal marriage, rights of the unborn child,a designed and controlled maternity. Union Signal: Thousandsof women have blessed Dr. Stockham for Tokology, thousands of men and women will bless her for Karezzae Arena: Karezza is worth its weight in gold. Sample pagesfree. Agents Wanted. Prepaid $1.00. ALICE B. STCCKHAM & CO., 277 MADISON ST., CHICAGO. Information Wanted: A competent taxidermist wants to settle in a thriving town, in the midst of a good game coun- try. Will some brother sportsman, who knows of such an opportunity, please write me? B. C. DeLand, Lebanon, N. H. SINS AP Led OSD NA IS Nd ASD : in Vari Adirondack Lands FSe.8tRedions suc Preserves, Cottage Sites. Forest Land Co., Syracuse, N. Y. able for Grand Parks, Game EAS ODI PAIS OSI AINSI SSS SSS] SaaS SSS)! \ File Your Business papers, accurately and sys- tematically by using the Globe Filing Cabinet. Illustrated Catalogue—free. The Globe Co., Cincinnati, Cor. Fulton & Pearl Sts., N. Ye» 177 Madison St., Chicago. {Blair’s Pills . Great English Remedy for Shy GOUT and RHEUMATISM. ON, All SAFE, SURE, EFFECTIVE. Druggists, or 224 William St., New York. qs Henry L. Armstrong and Henry P. Dain recently went trout fishing, in a brook not far from Peekskill, and caught 11 trout. William Mabie. XXVili RECREATION. THE AMERICAN ~ BOOK OF THE DOG THE ORIGIN, DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS, UTILITY, BREEDING, TTRAINING, DISEASES, AND KENNEL MANAGEMENT OF ALL IMPORTANT BREEDS OF DOGS A Book for Dog Fancters and Dog Owners EDITED BY G. O. SHIELDS (“COQUINA”) AUTHOR OF ‘*CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES,” ‘‘'RUSTLINGS IN THE ROCKIES,” *“‘HUNTING IN THE GREAT - WEST,” ‘‘THE BATTLE OF THE BIG HOLE,” ‘‘ THE BIG GAME OF NORTH AMERICA,” ‘“CAMPING AND CAMP OUTFITS,”’ ETC. 8vo, 700 Pages, 85 Illustrations. Cloth, $5.00; Half Morocco, gilt top, $6.50; Full Morocco, gilt edges, $8.00 CONTENTS The English Setter. Bernard Waters, Kennel Editor The American Field, and author of *‘ Modern Train- ing, Handling, and Kennel Management.” : The Irish Setter. Max Wenzel, Secretary The Irish Setter Club of America, and B. F. Seitner, Vice- President The Pointer Club of America. | . The Gordon Setter. Harry Malcolm, President The American Gordon Setter Club. The Pointer. Charles K. Westbrook, A. M. ; The Greyhound. Col. Roger D. Williams, President The Iroquois Hunting and Riding Club. The Deerhound. Dr. Q. Van Hummell. The Foxhound. Dr. M.G. Ellzey, Associate Editor The National Economist. The Bassethound. Lawrence Timpson. The Dachshund. William Loeffler. The Bloodhound. J. L. Winchell. The Russian Wolfhound. William Wade. The Beagle. H. F. Schellhass, President The Ameri- can-English Beagle Club. The Irish Water Spaniel. The Indiana Kennel Club. The English Water Spaniel. William A. Bruette. The Clumber Spaniel. F. H. F. Mercer, Kennel Editor Sports Afield. The Sussex Spaniel. A. Clinton Wilmerding, President The American Spaniel Club. The Field Spaniel. J. F. Kirk. The Cocker Spaniel. J. Otis Fellows. The Fox Terrier. August Belmont, Jr., President The American Kennel Club, and The American Fox Terrier Club. P. T. Madison, Secretary The Yorkshire Terrier. P. H. Coombs. The Chesapeake Bay Dog. George W. Kierstead. The Bedlington Terrier. W.H. Russell. The Irish Terrier. Dr. J.S. Niven. The Bull Terrier. Frank F. Dole. The White English Terrier. E. F. Burns. The Airedale Terrier. F. H. F. Mercer. The Scottish Terrier. John H. Naylor. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier. John H. Naylor. The Skye Terrier. Lawrence Timpson. The Black and Tan Terrier. Dr. H. IT. Foote. The Maltese Terrier. Miss A. H. Whitney. The Collie. Henry Jarrett and J. E. Dougherty, The Old English Sheep Dog. William Wade. The Great Dane (German Dogge). Prof. J. H. H. Maenner. : The St. Bernard. F. E. Lamb. The Mastiff. William Wade. The Newfoundland. L. F. Whitman. The Bulldog. John E. Thayer. The Dalmatian Coach Dog. Maj. T. J. Woodcock. The Poodle. W. R. Furness. The Italian Greyhound. Dr. G. Irwin Royce. The Pug. W. Fisher. The Mexican Hairless Dog. Mrs. Elroy Foote. The Toy Spaniels. Miss Marion E. Bannister, Secre- tary The New York Pet Dog Club. The Schipperke. E. R. Spalding. Diseases of the Dog, and their Remedies. Dr. J. Frank Perry (‘“‘Ashmont’’), author of ‘‘ Dogs; Their Management and Treatment in Disease.” Spaniel Training. F. H. F. Mercer. The Hon. John S. Wise, the eminent statesman and lawyer, President of the Pointer Club of America, and one of the most distinguished sportsmen and dog fanciers in the country, says of this book: ‘In selecting contributors to this work Mr. Shields has displayed rare good judgment. His list of writers embraces the names of many gentlemen who are recognized as leading authorities on the subjects of which they write. While those articles may, in some cases, be more or less tinged by the peculiar views of their authors, the book, thus drawn from many different minds, is not only very eclectic in character, but, in my judgment, much more correct and valuable, as a whole, than it could be were it the production of an individual. ‘‘ The book is exceedingly interesting. Itis free, too, from the sameness of expression and treatment so often found in books of this character, written by one man. It is, moreover, a very instructive book, and of practical value, in many features, to the owners and breeders of dogs. ‘A valuable feature of this book is the illustrations. Many of these are artistic and beautiful in a high degree. The portraits of several dogs of world wide reputation are shown, and those of many other typical specimens, less widely known, add te the interest and attractiveness of the work. Nearly every breed is illustrated, and of some breeds several good specimens are pictured.’’ This book will be mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by G. O. SHIELDS, 19 West 24th Street, New York Or given as a Premium for Z Subscriptions to Recreation RECREATION. 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IN A CIRCLE. “Dere’s no good of it anyhow!” ex- claimed Meandering Mike, after a long silence. “ Of what?” inquired Plodding Pete. Thinkin’. ..Ye think jan’ ‘think, jan® de first ting ye knows ye’ve got right back ter where ye started from! ” “What's agitatin wer’ “ Anarchists. I wus reflectin’ on de way dem fellers labors for nuttin’, studyin’ up on explosives. It takes an anarchist ter make a good bomb. An’ purty soon I worked aroun’ ter de fact dat it takes a bum ter make a good anarchist, an’ den I says ter myself, Wot’s der use? I’m goin’ ter sleep.”—Washington Star. Game in this county (Blair) was not as plentiful as usual last fall, but rabbits, pheasants, and squirrels were killed in fair numbers. Few trout have been taken this season considering the number of anglers who have been out. D. Duncan, Holidaysburg °~ Camping «= amp Outtits A MANUAL OP INSTRUCTION FOR YOUNG AND OLD SPORTSMEN. Edited by G. 0. SHIELDS (“«COQUINA”’) Author of ‘‘CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES,” ‘‘ RUSTLINGS IN THE ROCKIES,”’ ‘- HUNTING IN THB GREAT WEST,”” ‘“‘THE BATTLE OF THE BIG HOLE,’’ ‘‘THE BIG GAME OP NORTH AMERICA,”? ‘‘* THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG,”’ *“*ATIERICAN GAME FISHES,’’ ETC. 12mo. 200 Pages. 30 Illustrations. Cloth, $1.25. HIS book contains practical points on how to dress for Hunting, Fishing, or other Camping Trips; what to carry in the way of extra Clothing, Bedding, Provisions, Cooking Utensils, and all classes of Camp Equipage; how to select Camp Sites; how to make Camp Fires; how to build Temporary Shelters; what to do in case of Getting Lost, etc. It contains check lists of articles ‘constituting Complete Camping Outfits; a list of the names and addresses of Guides, in various hunting and fishing countries, and much other information of value to Campers, and which has never before been given to the public. The instructions given are based on an experience of twenty-five years in Camping, and in the study of Camp Lore, Woodcraft, etc., and it is believed that the work will prove of great value to thousands of men and boys, who have not had such favorable opportunities for study. The book also contains a Chapter by DR. CHARLES GILBERT DAVIS, on CAMP HYGIENE, MEDICINE AND SURGERY ONE BY COL. J. FRY LAWRENCE, on CAMP COOKERY, AND ONE BY FRANK F. FRISBIE on THE DIAMOND HITCH, or HOW TO LOAD A PACK HORSE This book should be in the library of every Sportsman, and will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of price, by the Author, G. O. Shields, 19 W. 24th St., New York. Given as a Premium for Four Subscriptions to Recreation XXXil RECREATION. ON THE E-KON-LOCK-HATCH-EE. JOHN BEIDLER, Gabriella, Fla. Editor RECREATION: Starting from what is known as the ‘“‘ Big Cypress Swamp,” a stream finds a devious course through the Eastern part of Orange county, Florida, to the waters of the St. Johns, which it en- ters near Lake Harney. From its many and sharp curves the Indians gave it the title of E-kon-lock-hatch-ee, signifying crooked river. This name has been re- tained by the white settlers, though it is also known as the “ Big creek.” - During autumn, winter, and spring, the stream has an average width of about 40 feet; but dur- ing the summer or rainy season, it “spreads itself”? to a large extent, in some places reaching a mile in width and be- coming a rapid river. It is, however, dur- ing its normal state that angling is best. The stream, for nearly its entire length, is shaded by numerous tall trees—huge, gray, old oaks, gnarled and twisted and aspiring to heaven; some of them spreading their vast arms over the lower tribes of vegeta- tion, and clothed with heavy draperies of innumerable parasitic plants, which creep from tree to tree or fling their long ten- drils a hundred feet from the ground. Tall cypress, ash, sweet gum, cabbage pal- metto and many other species of wood crowd together in a dense thicket, which completely shuts in the stream. Willows trail their branches in the clear brown wa- ter, their leaves often stirred by,the move- ment of an unseen fin below. Game is abundant in the jungle which borders the stream. Deer, wildcats, otters, raccoons, squirrels, and wild turkeys hide there, as do also moccasins and: rattle- snakes; while in the more open country quails abound. The channel of the stream is difficult ta navigate, even with a small boat, on ac- count of the logs and dead tree-tops often found lying across it. These, with roots and cypress knees, sometimes block the passage, which necessitates dragging the boat over or around the obstruction. The water, in many places, is deep, and large alligators are often found basking in a streak of sunshine or silently watching for food. In such places, too, the pike has its haunts, and bass, bream, and large cat-fish are there. Pike fishing, in this stream, is excellent; but on account of many logs and roots there is not much room for fancy work. You must yank them out as soon as you can lift them. You must, however, be ex- ceedingly careful not to put your tackle’s strength against the strength of the fish until he is quite exhausted in his efforts to break free, or your tackle is sure to be broken. These pike often grow to a weight of 4 and 5 pounds, and, as every fisherman knows, a 5 pound pike is not the easiest fish to handle. The Florida bass are all of the large mouth variety, and, like the small mouth, are voracious feeders, and very gamey. They are abundant in this stream, and I have heard of 20 pounders being caught, al- though I have never taken any of over 14 pounds in weight. A 14 pounder has suffi- cient strength and activity to give your tackle a good test, and yourself some show of displaying your skill as an angler. The live bait most in vogue here are small sun-fish, and shiners, about 6 inches in length. The latter is a small fish, some- what similar to a young shad, and makes an attractive bait; but one not always ob- tainable. A shiner 5 or 6 inches long, and lively, will almost invariably tempt a large bass to bite. It is an exciting moment when you hook one of those big fellows. The rod bends almost double as the terrified fish dives and plunges madly about, lashing the wa- ter furiously in his wild struggles for free- dom. Often rising to the surface, he bounds many feet.in the air; then back again with a powerful plunge and a rapid dart for some log or rovct. you must show your skill or you will lose your fish. The average size of the bass caught, when you have good bait, is from 3 to 8 pounds, and often half a dozen may be taken from one pool not over 20 feet across. Cat-fish weighing 5 to 30 pounds will sometimes an- noy you, but as they are usually too slow for the bass and pike, you will only catch them when the bass and other fish are not biting freely. Soft shell turtles also are numerous, and can be caught without much effort. One of the great pleasures to be enjoyed, while fishing in the E-kon-lock-hatch-ee, is the scenery. It is grand, impressive, strange, tropical—now gloomy and awe- inspiring; now fairy-like and charming, and again weird and wild. The great trees are interlocked with a perfect net- work of vines and are loaded with great clusters of mosses. The stream being nar- row, often for quite a distance, the branch- es of the large trees interlock across the channel, forming vast, arched avenues, paved with a floor of intensely dark water, roofed with dense, dark foliage, decorated ' with great fringes of Spanish moss. These covered passages are solemn and impres- sive at any time; but in the night, when lighted up by the blaze of a brilliant camp fire, the scene is indescribable. The inky water, the lights and shadows of the folli- age, the disturbed birds as they wheel gracefully out of sight, all leave an im- pression never to be forgotten. The E-kon-lock-hatch-ee is one of the best fishing streams in the State, and has It is then that — RECREATION. XXXill good game ranges along its banks. Ducks, wild turkeys, deer, squirrels, and quails are still plentiful, and independent of the creek we have 23 lakes well stocked with fish. Anyone wishing to spend a few months, or the winter here can find good accommodations, with Northern families, at reasonable rates, and good guides can be had by addressing me. I shall be glad to answer any questions pertaining to these matters. The BUELHEAD: DR. H. S. MILLER. It has long been a reproach to call a person “a bullhead.”’ Now, in defense of the bullhead, or catfish proper, I will give the result of some observations of these fish, I was fly-fishing in a stream one bright, hot day.. As I walked along the bank, eagerly peering into the water, I suddenly saw, darting from close to shore, a bull- head, of about a pound in weight. The water was not more than 4 inches deep, with a mud bottom. The fish raised a cloud of mud with tail and fins, about 3 feet in diameter and so dense that nothing could be seen through it. I remained to determine what it all meant. After waiting 15 or 20 minutes, the mud partially settled. There on the bottom, was a solid mass of little bullheads, about 3¢ of an inch long. As I am deeply interested in all forms of nature (indeed, it is the thing that adds zest to our hunting and fishing trips), I decided to remain quietly on the bank and watch the dénouement. The sun was hot, and with my high rubber boots on, I found it very uncomfortable; but I stood without a motion, patiently waiting the return of mother bullhead. I was repaid by seeing her come stealing, slowly and with the utmost caution, from a different direction from that in which she made her exit. She approached her little flock with every evidence of affection. She nestled among them, and in a moment was invisible, her flock all about her; a picture of happiness and contentment. I still remained, for I was deeply inter- ested, though scorched almost to a blister. ° In a few minutes a sunfish approached, carelessly threading its way through the weeds. Like a flash of light, the old lady darted out from the cloud of little folks and plunged after the sunfish, which “ did not stay on the order of his going, but went at once.” The mother returned té the bos- om of her family, though she seemed to have both eyes free to watch for the ap- proach of enemies. . I kept perfectly still, not desiring to em- barrass the old lady. Evidently she finally considered me nothing more than a stump, and indeed I began to feel that way myself. After a time, pater familias put in an ap- pearance; slowly wiggling his way through the weeds until he came within about 6 feet of the little cloud. Then out with a rush, the madam went, plunging toward the old man, who, evidently knowing what was coming, stopped. As she approached and discovered who it was, I could, in imagina- tion, hear -her remarks: “Oh! it’s only you, eh? I feared some fiend was after my babies.” After caressing each other a mo- ment, by rubbing noses and sides, she re- turned to her family. By this time, being stiff and uncom- fortable from my long pose, I started to leave. The mother fish at once became scared and rushed toward deep water. Be- fore her return, the little fellows thought to have a frolic, and began darting around, finally getting down the stream about 6 feet. When the madam returned and found the little ones gone, she was greatly ex- cited and rushed about in every direction. So much was she exercised that my pres- ence or motions did not alarm her in the least. She finally found her little flock; but I did not notice that she used her slip- per on any of them. ) Knowing this fish better,-I think it should be considered a compliment to be called a bullhead. I have closely observed black bass, and other varieties of fish watching their nests. As long as the ova are unhatched, the female only (I think) guards; but when the fish appear and be- gin to swim, the mother forsakes them, while the male devours them on sight. I was deeply interested in the article, in RECREATION, describing Mr. Thompson’s work with the brush, and the engravings given especially appealed to me. His life in the Canadian Northwest and the illus- tration of the sod roofed cabin wrapped in a blizzard, awoke sundry slumbering mem- ories, for I spent nearly 2 years on those same Assiniboia plains, near the Qu’Ap- pelle Valley. I am familiar with the coun- try from Winnipeg nearly to Edmonton; also with the whole Saskatchewan river. Would I could make a long trip up there again, for it is a splendid country for one who enjoys the finest small game shooting in North America. The lover of the small bore rifle—say a Lyman sighted 25-20—would there have the grandest shooting imaginable. Every kind of aquat- ic bird, from a sandpiper to a swan, is found there; and ruffed grouse, prairie chickens and rabbits innumerable, besides big game in the wilder and heavily tim- bered sections. Chas. Greenwood, Chelan, Wash. Please send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen of your acquaintance, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. RECREATION. DEAR SIRS :—Your Patent Elastic Felt Mattresses have been in use in my house since 1877. 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RECREATION is just the thing with which to remember my friends in the forest and on the plains. ‘They willvery near eat it, advertisements and all. Here are 2 of their names, and $2, to start with. Jesse Roberts, Chestnut Hill, Phila. I remit $1; please place the name of Carl Erickson, Dotsero, Eagle Co., Colo., on your list for one year. This came unsolicited, after a 5 minutes perusal of RECREATION. It recommends itself more effectively than any agent could. L. D. Gilmore, Dotsero, Colo. The only thing I have against your book is that I can sit down and read it, but can’t take up my rifle, and go outand have some of that sport; but of course, that is not your fault. Samuel Williams, East Akron, O. I find RECREATION all you claim for it. It keeps the blood of a true sportsman in motion, same as the sight of a big buck, on a frosty morning. Geo. C. Edgeter, Dayton, O. I must again compliment you on your splendid magazine. Each number is better than the preceding one. I read it all, from cover to cover, advertisements and all. ° S. M. Eaton, Watertown, Wis. Enclosed herewith find my renewal. Could not do with- out RECREATION if it cost double the price. I read it from ‘‘Kiver to Kiver,’’ quoting from Opie Reed. Success to RECREATION. Geo. H. Reynolds, Necedah, Wis. Your magazine keeps growing better and better. I can hardly wait for it to come. ‘Those pictures of the game hogs and fish hogs are good. J. F. Gardella, 3 Varnum St., Haverhill, Mass. Ihave been a reader of your magazine for about 3 years, and find it very interesting and entertaining. It is brimful of good, wholesome reading matter. P. J. Blount, Atlanta, Ga. I have been buying RECREATION ever since the first num- ber was issued, and believe it the best magazine published, in the sportsmen’s line. W. C. Dierks, Butte, Mont. I like RECREATION very much. Have no trouble at all to get the sportsmen to subscribe for it. ¢ N. Peterson, Haywards, Calif. I am greatly pleased with RECREATION. It is the best magazine in America. Chas. E. Starrett, 59 N. Market St., Boston. T enjoy RECREATION so much that I would not do without it for any reasonable amount. S. Bradbury, Germantown, Pa. RECREATION is the best magazine published. Harry L. Burns, Brooklyn, N. Y. I started out on Monday morning, and by Tuesday night had 20 subscriptions. Samuel Williams, East Akron, O. RECREATION is truly the best thing that ever happened. Wyatt B. Hathaway, Chicopee Falls, Mass. RECREATION. - It is with pleasure I send you the remaining subscriptions to complete the club of 28 I have been working for. It was a very easy matter to show the samples to a friend, and the magazine did the rest. ‘Those who have received REc- REATION think it the finest thing out. W. P. Springer, Gouldsville, N. H. Received April number of RECREATION, and must say it beats all in its class. I saw your exhibit at the Sports- men’s Exposition, and it was as interesting as ever. I was especially pleased with the exhibition of the mountain goats and sheep, the first I had ever seen L. M. Taylor, New. York. I am just recovering from a severe attack of pleuro- pneumonia. ‘The first day I was able to sit up RECREATION came to hand. -Jt was the silver lining to the dark clouds that had been lowering, or like the golden pane the setting sun does just emblaze. D. C. Norman, Roseville, O. I take 5 different sportsmen’s publications, and RECREA- TION is the best, most newsy and brilliant of them all. Suc- cess to your wish for 50,000 subscribers this year. Will help all I can. Grant W. Humes, Harrisville, N. Y. I want to tell you how much I like Recreation. Mr. Haney has been buying it from the news dealers, and we both like itso much we have to pull straws to see which shall read it first. Mrs. A. A. Haney, Ft. Worth, Tex. Your magazine is the best sportsman’s book I ever read. When I get it I soon read it through, and only wish it would come daily instead of monthly. Ezra L. Roberts, Staunton, Mass. Having read RECREATION 18 months, I consider it the most energetic and growing sporting magazine I know of. F. C. Merry, Pelham Manor, N. Y. RECREATION grows better and better every month. It is the best magazine I ever saw. No sportsman should be without it. F. Edgar Brown, Brimfield, Mass. Your magazine is all that could be desired—and a little more. It comes like a breath of fresh air in a city office. Eugene A. Boylan, Lockport, Ill. I like RECREATION so vel I thought I would get a few subscriptions for you, so I started out this morning and got Io. F. C. Clark, Valley City, N. D RECREATION is without doubt the best publication of the kind out. It improves with every issue. ; Dr. Chas. Young, Dewittville, N. Y. RECREATION stands at the head of sportsmen’s maga- zines. It is par excellence. E Wm. H. Rice, Boston, Mass. I receive RECREATION regularly and enjoy it immensely, but wish it came oftener. B. W. Rosenstine,.Moline, III. RECREATION leaves all other sportsmen’s papers in the shade. B. Vreeland, New York City. Everybody in this city is pleased with RECREATION. C. L. Amos, Syracuse, N. Y. We consider your magazine the best one we take. W. G. Solomon, Macon, Ga. RECREATION is the best of its class of literature. | Dr. D. D. Cornell, Knoxville, Ia. I cannot get along without RECREATION. . W. E. Briggs, Parkman, Me. RECREATION Mh DuPont Powder Co. Hazard oe a E.C. &6 4G Universal Powder Measure, Ip 50. | WE Have TEs STED THEM, } du use them ourselves and RECOMMEND THEM to others.” Kings Powder Co. Walsrode ‘ U.S.Smokeless P. “‘ “IDEAL” Loading Machine, $7." High Grade Closer, $2. 50. Ask your dealer for them or send cash to IDEAL MANUFACT’G CO., NEW HAVEN, CONN,, U.S. A.® “Ideal Hand-Book of Useful Information to Shooters,” 100 pages. Send stamps for it to above address. Please mmenuaR RECREATION XXXVil Sectional View "=}, imitate proves the them. Globe Bantiog: 2 SSS. Don’t believeimitators of ** py _HENDRYX"”! standard goods when they say their Fishing Reels ‘Fishing Reels “are NOW ‘as good as HENDRYX’’. ‘WEN DRYX’? is the recognized 7 standard line of Fishing Reels. A: THE ANDREW B. HENDRYX Co., NEw HAVEN, CONN., The fact that they Ask your dealer for U.S.A. J. B. CROOK & CO. ‘1180 Broadway, Cor. 28th Street Manufoues and -NEW YORK CITY, U.S. A. HIGHEST FISHING HIGHEST GRADE =TACKLE SRae SPECIALTIES FOR 1897 Featherweight Rods, Aluminum Reels Trout and Salmon Flies : The only Waterproof Fly Lines: The London Black or Trout, Salmon, and Black Bass. Send 7 cents for catalogue. Moosehide Moccasins si SAnbEs METZ & SCHLOERB, Oshkosh, Wis. . MEN'S - - = = $2.75 PRICE: japies' anp Bors’ 2.25 Sent, prepaid, on receipt of price. eS Write for our illus- ~= trated circular and ¥@ rice-list of hand made unting Shoes and mocca- sins of every description. RECREATION is the best magazine I have ever read, and I hope your circulation will be greatly increased by the end of ’97. You certainly deserve it. A. B. Bauman, Chicago, IIl. Established 1837 Mention RECREATION. L. L. BALES -..Wholesale and Retail Dealer in... FISH, FURS, AND RAW SKINS Full information given brother sportsmen as to good hunting, trapping, and ete grounds in Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Am well acquainted with the haunts of the elk, deer, bear, mountain sheep, mountain goat, moose, and caribou; also with the whereabouts of all fur-bearing animals in this region. d tl og ieuue oes Everett, Wasi. They sat in silence for some time. “Of what are you thinking?” he finally asked. She blushed and fidgeted uneasily in her chair, for a minute. “Never mind,” she said sharply. “It’s your business to propose, not mine.”’— Chicago Post. I have heard that ranchers are killing elk, in Jackson’s Hole, to keep them from de- stroying the hay. They say there are hun- dreds of elk there, and most of them starv-. ing to death. W. L. W., Egin, Idaho. XXXVIli RECREATION. ! WHEAT DEHEWe SAY. Ol vil I am much pleased with RECREATION, and wish it the greatest measure of success. ‘The first copy I read caused me to become a subscriber, and therein lies its success. It is so bright, that to be seen by amember of the craft, causes a desire to possess it that is irresistible. J. C. Smith, Kansas City, Kan. Have been taking RECREATION 2 years. ItisO. K., and in fact do not see how I could get along without it. This is not much of a game country, although we have good grouse and quail shooting, in the fall, and lots of sport fox hunting during the winter months. M. E. Fahey, Pinckney, Mich. RECREATION is the best magazine of its class, and all other publications can get pointers fromit. Its half tone cuts are simply marvelous, for a magazine selling at the small sum of $1 a year. Itis, in my estimation, far ahead of some others that sell at $3 a year. Alfred M. Bailey, Lynn, Mass. I have been on the sick list, and RECREATION was the best book I could.get hold of, though we have 500 to 600 others in our library. As for myself and my subscribers, we find it the most interesting book we can get. W.S. Mead, Woodstock, N. Y. Herewith I enclose you a list of 8 subscribers for your valued magazine, also N. Y. Exchange for $8. I watch and wait, impatiently each month, for the coming of REc- REATION. Long may you live and prosper. E. V. Williams, Springfield, Mo. We thought REcREATION was good before; but the last number is far ahead. It is making great strides. Every sportsman here, who is not a subscriber, buys it at the news stand. C. F. Waterhouse, Aitkinson, N. H. I am more than pleased with the way in which RECREA- TION is pitching into law breakers and game hogs, both through its correspondents and through the editorial de- partment. Keepitup. H. C. Gardiner, Buffalo, N. Y. Please continue sending me RECREATION another year, for which I enclose herewith Sr. This reply is belated, but better late than never. have RECREATION, hard times or good times. W C. Daly, Muncie, Ind. I must Like Saul of old, RECREATION stands head and shoulders above all the rest. There are others; but no one would return to the tallow dip who has once used the electric light. C. A. Miles, Philadelphia,. Pa. I have Vols. I, II, III, 1V and V bound, and shall bind Vol. VI of Recreation. If I could not get any other RECREATIONS I would not take $100 for those I have now. A. H. Chandler, Cumberland Mills, Me. Do not stop RECREATION now nor at any time. Don’t think of it for a minute. I will give you notice when it is a good time to stop. Best magazine I ever read. B. L. Smith, So. Newbury, O. RECREATION is the best sportsmen’s magazine in the world, bar none. All my subscribers say there is only one fault with it, and that is it don’t come often enough H. H. Cook, Meriden, Conn. Long live RECREATION, which is the best sporting maga- zine I ever read. Cannot praise it too highly. Always glad when it comes, and read every word in it. Eldon Williams, Deavertown, O. A physician’s spare moments are few and far between, but a few minutes of RECREATION reading is as good asa whole day in the woods. Dr. J. N. Storey, Hill, N. H. Your monthly is the very finest of its class, and each suc- ceeding month brings forth fresh novelties, which must be heartily enjoyed by all readers. J. Forsyth, Middletown, N. Y. RECREATION stands first in my ideal of what a sports- man’s journal should be. The articles are Ax and the cuts are very fine indeed. W. Gibson, London, Ont. I am a constant admirer of the stories and principles of RECREATION. It is the magazine for sportsmen, and 1s al- ways well loaded. G. H. Wright, Elmira, N. Y. It is a great pleasure to me to see RECREATION so much enlarged. I cannot get enough of it to satisfy my appetite in that line. A. D. Andrews,D.D.S., Schaller, Ia. RECREATION is the finest sportsmen’s magazine I have ever read, it fills a long felt want, and I most heartily wish you success. F. S. Van Keuren, St. Paul, Minn. RECREATION is a peach, and I could not do without it. Hope you will soon reach the 50,000 mark. Clarence D. Robinson, St. John, N B. RECREATION is all its name implies. It is the newsiest, brightest, and best of them all. Long may it live and prosper. E. W. Phillips, Missoula, Mont. _ L read your magazine every month, and it is the best of its kind published.. I enjoy your puzzle colum-’ very much. Edward Hamilton, Law , Mass. All who have subscribed, here, are well pleased with your magazine, and say they never saw a better one of its class. Geo. Kalmbach, Shreveport, Ia. _ May number of RECREATION just received—an excep- tionally fine one—better than ever, if that be possible. L. D. Gilmore, Dotsero, Colo. RECREATION is worth twice what it costs. Game is scarce around here, and so we have no game hogs. Wm. Hecline, Moline, Ill. RECREATION is the best of its kind, and I take several publications devoted to field sports. : Ed. W. Anderson, Pittsburg, Kan. Ihave taken many sportsmen’s papers, but never found one as good as RECREATION. : Dr. C. E. Mudgett, Fairfax, Vt. Your magazine is the best in the field to-day, and I wish you continued success. Geo. D. Hart, Chicago Lawn, III. The women of my family think RECREATION is the only sportsmen’s magazine. C. E. Wilson, Bolton Landing, N. Y. Could not do without RECREATION now, so long as I have $x left. Jas. S. McCain, Washington, N. J RECREATION should be issued semi-monthly at $2.50a year. Jacob Schwab, Pueblo, Colo. Your magazine is the best thing of its kind I have ever yet seen. ‘Ralph Totten, Nashville, Tenn. We could not think of doing without RECREATION. It grows better and better. D. T. Tuthill, Orient Point, N. Y. RECREATION is the best sportsmen’s magazine published. C. Fred Smith, Kennett Sq , Pa. RECREATION cannot be beaten as a sportsman’s journal. Ralph E. Loy, Geneva, N. Y. RECREATION is the best sportsmen’s magazine in Amer- ica. S. L. N. Ellis, Visalia, Calif. RECREATION can’t be beaten. : Harry Jones, Bowie, Tex. RECREATION. XXXix RMesebsbsbetssbebebobebsb ob ob 2626 2626 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26.96 98 Che Wing «sre § Piano a a You do not have to pay an extravagant price for a first- class piano aeeanee g In justice to your- self write for prices of the Wing Piano before you buy cease The Instrumenta! Attachment imitates perfectly the tone of the Mandolin, Guitar, Harp, Zither and Banjo, giving the effect of an entire orchestra of these instruments playing in concert - with the piano 36 Uf Uf ut We will send this piano, or your choice of four other styles e p ’ yi yles, SENT ON TRIAL to any part of the United States On Triai (all freights paid by us), allow ample time for a thorough examination and trial in the home, and, if the instrument is at all unsatisfactory, we will take it back at our own expense. No conditions are attached to this trial. We ask no advance payment; no deposit. We pay all freights in advance. OLD INSTRUMENTS EXCHANGED EASY PAYMENTS OUR BOOK should be in the hands of every one who intends to buy a piano. It contains many valuable hints and instructions, and tells a great many things every buyer ought to know. We will send it free with our catalogue to any one who writes us. d West 13th St., N. Y. Ci WING & SON, i oe pea 1868 : a xl RECREATION. W EAST) BELEN pee? SOR) cians. PREMIUMS. I have delayed acknowledging receipt of the Ithaca hammerless gun, which you so generously sent me, as a premium for 35 subscribers to RECREATION, until I could thoroughly test its shooting qualities. “a now have to advise that it is one of the best shooting guns I ever saw. | will take my chances in the field against any of the high- er priced guns, either for accurate or long range shooting, providing of course IP ehen in company of my class. Many thanks for the gun. Everybody is pleased with REc- REATION and I think I can send you many more subscriptions. H. H. Packard; Cherokee, Ta. The Premo Sr. camera, sent me for a club of subscribers to RECREATION, was received in good shape. All my friends pronounce it the slickest camera out. Dr. Kutnewsky, Redfield, S. Dak. I am much gratified with the way you an- swered my last letter, in which I asked for information about your book, ‘‘ American Game Fishes.” It is hardly necessary to say I had no sooner had a look at the book, than I saw what a good thing I had. f now scall St'my. Fish-Bible ta book whose precepts are to be followed for the good of one’s soul. It is the best book of the kind I have ever seen. As soon as I can get time, I intend to color the plates, with water colors, and thus make the only possible addition I can think of to make it the book to swear by. 1D he, Pea eiha Philadelphia, Pa. The Bo-peep camera, made by the Man- hattan Optical Co., and sent me as a pre- mium, arrived on the 18th, and I am very much pleased with it. J. R. Peterson, Portland, Me. This town is being pretty well canvassed for RECREATION, judging by what I hear. Would like to get a start of the rest of the lads, if possible. Mr. M. E. Sweeney re- ceived a handsome Marlin fron, you yes- terday, as a premium for 25 subscriptions. He is a staid old bachelor, but iooked 20 years younger, with his broad smile, when he remarked “I got the gun all right, boys.” PB UR: Marion, O° I have received the Marlin rifle which you sent me as a premium for 21 subscrib- ers to your fine, up-to-date magazine. The gun is a beauty, and is a much nicer one than I expected. It corresponds exactly with the description given in the catalogue. C, R, Montgomery, South Bend, Ind, The Premo B camera, sent me for 20 subscriptions to RECREATION, arrived in due time. I am very much pleased with it. Several friends who have seen it each ex- pect to get one like it. You have my sin- cere thanks. W. N. Johnson, Richmond, Ind. Having been a readet of RECREATION since its first issue, I congratulate you on the success you have made of it, and greatly admire the courageous stand you have taken against the game ard fish hogs. H. E. Swezey, Chicago, IIl. The Yawman & Erbe automatic reel you ‘ sent me, for 10 subscribers to RECREATION, received 2 weeks ago and I am more than pleased with it. It is something I have been wanting for several years, and now I get it by simply asking 14 persons to sub- scribe for RECREATION. The 3 or 4 who did not subscribe at once have promised to do so later. I will here say to all who want the best automatic fishing reel ever made that this is the easiest way I know of to get it. Get up a club of to subscribers to RECREATION, get the reel and you will al- ways be proud of it. B. F. Williams, Quanah, Tex. I am just in receipt of the Bristol steel fishing rod, sent me as a premium for 10 subscribers to your valuable magazine. The rod is a beauty and I found it more pleasure than work to get the subscrip- tions. I will begin at once to get subscrib- ers for the automatic reel. P. Christianson, Spokane, Wash. By reason of your generosity, I am the owner of a fine double barrel hammerless shot gun, received a few days ago from the Forehand Arms Co., and sent me as a pre- mium for 35 subscriptions. Have been out with it 2 or 3 times and am perfectly satis- fied with its shooting qualities. It shoots strong and makes a good pattern. It is greatly admired by all the sportsmen here, and they wonder how you can give such liberal premiums with so good a magazine as RECREATION. F, C. Doane, Knoxville, Pa. The Premo B camera, fitted with the lens which I desired, was received promptly, and I am delighted. It is a beautiful in- strument and had I paid $21 in cash for it, it could not have been any better. I con- sider myself fully paid for my trouble in securing the subscriptions, and feel under obligations to do everything in my power to help on your publication to success. You will probably receive some camping pictures, made with my camera, as my hus- band and I go camping every season. Mrs. Geo. 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Game.— Deer, partridge, rabbits, pigeons, ducks,geese, plover, bear, woodcock, snipe, grouse, and moose. A few of the other Principal Resorts.—Andros- coggin Lakes, the White Mountains, the salmon re- sorts of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Lake St. John region, the River St. Lawrence, the Thousand Islands. For descriptive book showing routes and rates, apply to M. C. Dickson, D.P.A., Toronto, Ont.; D. O. PEASE, D.P.A., Montreal, ag L. R. Morrow, C.P.A., Chicago, Tll.; R. McC. SmirH, 8.P.A., Cincinnati, O. Cuas. M. Hays, GEo. B. REEVE, General Manager, Gen. TrafficManager, G.P.&T.A. Montreal, P. Q. Montreal, P.Q. Montreal, P. Q. FRANE P. DwYER, E. P. Agent, 273 Broadway, New York. W. E. 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The recent heated term and consequent dulness in business has afforded a large number of New York trout anglers an op- portunity to make trips to the Eastern and Western fringes of the Adirondacks; and the North bound trains of the New York Central Railroad have been well filled, ev- ery day, with healthy looking men, in rough clothes, carrying their favorite fly rods. Those going to Essex county change at Albany, and Troy, to the Delaware and Hudson cars. The sport has averaged good, for the New York State Fisheries Commission has been doing good work in stocking all the trout waters in the state. In this it has been generously aided by the railway com- panies who furnish free transportation for trout and other fish fry. I am a constant reader of RECREATION. It fills a long felt want, and brings true hap- piness to the hearts of the friends of field and gun. J. G. Patterson, Des Moines, Ia. I read your magazine with great delight, and the man who has not, has something good before him. Thomas F. Otley, Chicago, II. 20 BOOKS « « ON 20 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS, BUT ALL RELATING TO SOME DELICHTFUL PHASE OF AMERICAN TRAVEL, VIA ““AMERICA’S GREATEST RAIL= ROAD.” PPPPHPHY ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT FREE, POST-PAID, ON RECEIPT OF A 1-CENT STAMP BY GEORGE H. DANIELS, GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT, NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD, GRAND CENTRAL STATION, NEW YORK. NEW MODEL REVOLVER Has important advantages over all other makes. Rebounding Lock, which obviates all liability of accidental discharge when closing, after discharging cylinder. Simple and superior method of holding cylinder to barrel. Can be removed instantly by pressing a catch in front of the cylinder. Workmanship unexcelled. All parts interchangeable, and made from drop forgings. Frame is made of cast steel. SEND FOR CATALOGUE Mention RECREATION No malleable iron about it. FOREHAND ARMS GO., Worcester, Mass. 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An interview is positively necessary for those re- __ Complete cure effected in 6 to 8 weeks; one treatment each week, with no detention whatever from business. — AGREED © Care F. C. PRESTON, 98 Hudson Street, New York Captain Jack Crawiorde Your magazine is the best of its kind and ‘¢ THE POET SCOUT ”’ Late Chief of Scouts, United States Army In His Unique Frontier Medley ‘¢ THE CAMP FIRE AND THE TRAIL”’ Irresistible Humor, Touching Pathos, Thrilling Reci- tals, Graphic Word Pictures of the Romantic Border- land, Exciting and Humorous Experiences beyond the Line of Civilization. ‘‘Pony Bill’s’? Quaint Cowboy Sermons. Songs of the Plains aud Mountains. A Wonderful Temperance Story. TWO HOURS OF RARE ENJOYMENT Persons or societies who may engage him will not be disappointed. He refers, by permission, to the editor of RECREATION. 555 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N: Y. we could not get along without it, in our family. Geo. Bauman, Chicago, Ill. 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Cee Te O: Waldo Hallett, Worcester Academy, | BOR SALE BVERYWHERE Worcester, Mass. ; * RECREATION. xlv SOME GOOD GUIDES. Following is a list of names and addresses of guides who have been recommended to me, by men who have employed them; to- gether with data as to the species of game and fish which these guides undertake to find for sportsmen. If anyone who may employ one of these guides finds him incompetent or unsatis- factory, I will be grateful if he will report the fact to me. ALASKA. William York, Juneau, moose, bear, deer, sheep, goats and small game. CALIFORNIA. Chris. Ringsin, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, goats, water-fowl, and salt-water fishing. John Broder, Visalia, trout, deer, bear, grouse, and quails. } S. L. N. Ellis, Visalia. ~ ditto COLORADO. J. M. Campbell, Buford, elk, bear, deer, antelope, trout and grouse. Chas. Smith, Buford, ditto Frank Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., oe Charles Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., 66 John Meier, Sweetwater Lake, Dotsero P. O., Eagle Co., ts R. W. McGee, Debeque, re Lem Crandall, Debeque. se Sam. ‘T. Himes, New Castle, sf Luke Wheeler, Pinkhampton, se Nathan Fisher, Gunnison, oe W. H. Hubbard, Glenwood Springs, s¢ W. L. Pattison, Buford, oC J. E. Borah, Glenwood Springs, $6 Ed. L. Stockton, 527 11th St., Greeley, ~ ae FLORIDA. C. L. Farnham, Avon Park, bear, deer, turkeys, quails, ducks, black bass, etc. Oliver Tinny, Ozona, Hillsboro Co., deer, bear, turkeys, quails, ducks and salt-water fishing. E. M. Reynolds, Fort Myers, ditto Wm. Webb, Osprey, Manatee Co., ‘ Frank Guptill, Osprey, Manatee Co., W. J. Meyer, Tarpon Springs, ‘ Robt. E. Hammond, Key West, oe Frank Carson, Ft. Meyers, fe E. T. Robinson, Keuka, he Carson Bros., Frostproof, se J. L. Sandlin, Punta Gorda,’ 0 Oliver Archer, Clearwater, L. W. Scroggins, Homeland, ie Capt. Jas. Argo, Oviedo, 2 Ps eS F. J. Adams, Sanford, af C. B. Bailey, Winter Haven, se W. H. Steacy, Pt. Tampa City, cs Wm. J. Lyon, Interlacken, of L. L. Sutton, Sutherland, Go M. B. Carson, Frost Proof, Polk Co., os W. D. Isler, Eagle Lake, ec George W. Hawthorn, Hawthorn, ee C. H. Hill, Maitland, ss J. E. Bowen, Laughman, se Margan Bass, Kissimmee, se B. C. Lanier, Leesburg, “6 John Hunter, Winter Park, a H. Shipman, Haskell, as Robert James, Emporia, ec Alex. Brown, Martin. $f W. J. McCullough, Boardman, sf Frank Smith, St. James City ¥ Jinks McCreary, Higly, = Baldwin Cassady, Lisbon, $6 W. H. Howell, Centre Hill, £3 Ed. Brown, Dunedin, G. B. Lawson, Lake Maitland, es J. H. Maddox, Wauchula, se Will Montgomery, Arcadia, fe T. E. Fielder, Calvinia, sf W. F. Hays, Webster, Co IDAHO, W. L. Winegar, Egin, Fremont Co., elk, bear, deer, an- telope, mountain sheep, trout and grouse, Geo. Winegar, St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ditto R. W. Rock, Lake, Fremont Co., “6 Ed. Stailey, Lake, Fremont Co., ‘s J. S. Sadorus, Sarilda, Fremont Co., as Geo. W. Rea, Orange, Fremont Co., 6f Wm. Fraser, Beaver Canyon, “6 IOWA. Geo. Jenkins, Spirit Lake, ducks, prairie chickens, black bass, etc. Wilbur Clark, Spirit Springs, ditto MAINE. Wm.S. Emery, Blakesley Camps, Eustis, moose, cari- bou, deer, trout, grouse. Algie Spearin, Moro, ditto Charley Condon, Moro, ' fe Wm. Atkins, Oxbow, ; J Miles D. Arbow, Oxbow, oe Nathan B. Moore, Bingham, se Charley Hale, Medway, ce Walter Dacey, Medway, es Elliott Rich, Bethel, ; 66 John C. Lamb, Kineo, hi Winn McKenney, Patten, és Mitchell Francis, Patten, Se Royal E, Paine, Stratton, ¢ S6 Charles Hathaway, Medway, : ce Victor Scott, Millinockett, és C. O. Norton, Dover, “ Benjamin J. Woodaid, Dover, oe Benjamin Woodard, Dover, “6 Col. N. D. Brown, Roach River House, cf Alonzo Davenport, Shesuncook, of Ichabod Smith, Greenville, se Ernest Ham, Guilford, i Charlee Capen, Capens, oe Ed. Masterman, Moosehead, sf Marsh Carlton, Rangely, oC Freeman Tibbetts, Rangely, Ke Fred Reed, Medway, se Dan Hale, Medway, oe Will Meyer, Eustis, . Charles Haley, Eustis, 6s H. R. Horton, Eustis, se P. E. Young, Sherman Mills, By Abner McPhiters, Norcross, es Albert McPhiters, Norcross, “6 Horace B. Cushman, Norcross, « Irving Hunt, Norcross, ss Wm. O. Shaw, Dobsy Lake, Washington Co., “ Ran. Day, Princeton, Washington Co., ee Geo. C. Jones, Carritunk, Ke Geo. W. Spaulding, Carritunk, oc Geo. Douglass, Eustis, ce David Quint, Eustis, Be Davis Moody, Stratton, &s Gus Jones, Stratton, Ge Fred Viles, Stratton, se John Darling, Lowell, <& Joe Francis, Old Town, Sebat Shay, Old Town, et Louis Ketcham, Old Town, eS Granville M. Grey, Old Town, “ Thomas Benham, Jay, “ L. A. Orcutt, Ashland, sf MASSACHUSETTS. Recommended by Dr. Hitchcock, Cliftondall, grouse, squirrels, salt water fishing. MICHIGAN. Bony Markelty, Negaunee, deer, bear, grouse, trout, black bass, and muskalonge. Thos. Starr, Alpena, ditto MINNESOTA. C. L. Porter, Glenwood, ducks, geese, prairie chickens, and black bass. E. L. Brown, Warren, ditt¢ Jack Baldwin, Jackson, \ < xivi RECREATION. SOME GOOD GUIDES (Continued). MONTANA, M. P. Dunham, Woodworth, elk, bear, deer, antelope, mountain sheep, trout and grouse. G. H. Heywood, Red Lodge, ditto W. H. Ryther, Columbia Falls, ee Quincy Myers, Columbia Falls, = Theodore Christiansen, Columbia Falls, Ke Mr. William Jackson, Browning, Montana, i W. A. Hague, Fridley, ce E. E. Van Dyke, Red Lodge, Se Vic. Smith, Anaconda, CO James Blair, Magdalen, George Whitaker, Gardiner, oe Richard Randall, Gardiner, es NEW HAMPSHIRE. P. Marden, Wolfboro Falls, black bass, grouse and quails. Frank Britton, Wolfboro Falls, ditto J. Walter Akers, Errol, es Ned Norton, Colebrook, moose, caribou and deer. John Bresette, Diamond Pond; Henry Bresette, Diamond Pond, Lafayette S. Covell, Connecticut Lakes, caribou, deer, etc. NEW JERSEY. Billy Throckmorton, Mannahawkin, ducks, geese, brant, shore birds, grouse, salt-water fishing. Dory Hulse, Mannokoking, Ocean Co., Ernest Worth, Bayville, Ocean Co., James Emmans, Jr., Swartswood Lake, Swartswood, black bass, pickerel, quails and rabbits, Mr. Riker, Culver’s Lake, Branchville, perch, black bass and pickerel. NEW YORK. Cal. Blanchard, Upper Jay, deer, grouse, rabbits, squir- rels and trout. ditto oe ditto 6s Abe Rundle, Eldred, SuHivan Co., ditto Eugene Scrafford, Eighth Lake, Old Forge, es Edson Brown, Spring Cove, Franklin Co., ef William Boyea, Owl’s Head, Franklin Co., os . Will Simonds, Franklin Fall, Franklin Co., . Harry Freeman, Axton, Franklin Co., He F., A. Young, Big Moose, ce Danforth Ainswarth, Big Moose, ats Chris Wagner, Beaver, ce Chester Elliot, Beaver, Ge Edw. Ball, Old Forge, “6 Garrie Riggs, Old Forge, “e Eugene M. House, Glendale, ce Geo. P. Finnegan, Smithville Flats, Chenango Co., ‘ L. C. Pendell, Athol, “ Geo. Goodsell, Old Forge, a6 Joe Ward, C. & A. branch, R. N. & O., Oswe- gatchie, Martin Humes, Harrisville, ce Raymond Norton, Glendale, Lewis Co., oe Frank Perkins, Greg, Lewis Co., 4} Chris. Wagner, Beaver River, 33 Chas. McKaffery, Saranac Inn, oF C. I. Stanton, Blue Mountain Lake, OG George W. Fuller, Blue Mountain Lake, Or Lawrence Sweeney, Lake Clear, se Leonard Bunting, Greenfield, Ulster Co., grouse, wood- cock and trout. Thomas Flake, Cape Vincent, pickerel, muskalonge, black bass. Wilfred Dodge, Cape Vincent, Ren Dodge, Cape Vincent, Warren Aldrich, Greenwood Lake, black bass, trout, grouse, squirrels, rabbits, etc. Charles Lane, Good Ground, L. I., ducks, geese, snipe, plover and salt-water fishing. ditto es Harry Rogers, Eastport, L. I., ditto Geo, Rolston, Lake Ronkonkoma, L. I., a Willett Ellison, Freeport, L. I., sc W. C. Raynor, Freeport, L. I., CG W. N. Ackerley, Patchogue, L. I., ducks, baybirds, salt- water fishing. H. Smith, Moriches, L. I., quails, woodcock and grouse. Dan Havens, Centre Moriches, L. I., ditto Hugh Smith, East Moriches, L. I., ne NORTH CAROLINA. Henner S. Jarvis, Haslin P. O., deer, bear, turkeys and quails. Robert Waterfield, Knotts Island, ha Tooly, Belleport, . C. Halsted, Currituck C. H., deer, turkeys, quails, ducks, salt-water fishing. Fred. Latham, Haslin, ditto ee ditto NORTH DAKOTA. Geo. Carl, Sanborn, ducks, geese, prairie chickens, snipe, black bass and pike. OREGON. Wm. Ascher. West Fork, Douglass Co., deer, bear, elk, trout, grouse, ducks and geese. E. L. Howe, Creswell, Lane Co., PENNSYLVANIA. Leonard Champion, Prop’r Lehigh Valley Hotel, Mahoo- pany, Wyoming Co., bass, pickerel, salmon. VERMONT. E. Ward, Fair Haven, woodcock, grouse, black bass and trout. ditto VIRGINIA. M. Corbel, Virginia Beach, geese, brant, ducks, shore birds, quails, salt-water fishing. Captain R. E. Miles, Machipongo, ditto C. A. Spencer, Buckingham, & M. A. Barner, Clarksville, ae WASHINGTON. John S. Wood, Morton Lewis Co., deer, grouse, trout, etc. WISCONSIN. T. R. Page, Bruce, deer, grouse, trout, black bass and muskalonge. Charles Johnson, care Williams, Salsich & Co., Star Lake, Vilas Co., ditto L. L. Thomas, State Line, te John Thomas, State Line, OG Chas. French, Three Lakes, ce M. E. Monsell, Star Lake, Vilas Co., OG H. E. Soule, South Range, a Judd Blaisdell, Camp Franklin, Woodruff, se Alexander Gillies, Camp Franklin, Woodruff, ss C. J. Coon, Camp Franklin, Woodruff, “s WYOMING. Mark H. Warner, Ten Sleep, elk, bear, deer, mountain sheep, antelope, grouse and trout. Milo Burke, Ten Sleep, ditto James Fullerton, Ten Sleep, ne Nelson Yarnall, Dubois, ee Geo. Y. Hayes, Dubois, ut S. A. Lawson, Laramie, v6 R. C. Tregoning, Laramie, c A. Pache, Laramie, ne N. E. Brown, Marquette, Ae H. D. DeKalb, Big Piney, op Ira Dodge, Cora, i S. N. Leek, Jackson, Ob Jack Hurst, Ishawood, ie W. A. Kepford, Ishawood Of Wm. Wells, Cora, “ Frank L. Peterson, Jackson, * O. F. Bike, Jackson, “6 F. E. White, Jackson, ch W. A. Hague, Pleasant Valley Hotel, via Mam- moth Hot Springs, es CANADA. Christopher Bowers, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, moose, bear, grouse, black bass and trout. E. Thompson, Hammond Plain, Nova Scotia, ditto John Bowers, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, po Frank Komondo, Desert or Maniwaki, P. Q., oh Philamon Gashon, Three Lakes, P.Q., a Robert Elliott, Kennebec Road, Armstrong, County Beauce, P. Q., Geo, Gillard, Little Bay, Notre Dame Bay, Newfound: land, caribou, bear, ptarmigan, ducks and geese. W. Kelly McKay, Upper Clyde, Shelburne Co., N. S., moose, bear, lynx, fox, partridge, rabbit, trout. James H. Bower, Upper Clyde, ditto Thomas Davis, Upper Clyde, Ue Purney Davis, Upper Clyde, Se Christian Ryer, Middle Clyde, = Daniel McKay, Middle Clyde, ve Parker K. Freeman, Milton, Queens Co., N. S., moose, bear, lynx, fox, partridge, rabbit, trout, salmon. John Jeremy, Milton, , ditto Stephen Glode, Milton, se Alick Michel, Milton, We Enoch Freeman, Greenfield, ee Boardman Hunt, Greenfield, co Capt. 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Austen, Halifax, N. S. RECREATION is a most charming and useful sportsmen’s paper. I get 2 copies every month in order to cut out the pictures and paste ‘them in an album. ‘The pictures are often on the back of one another so I could not take one without losing the other. C. Rachmiel, New York Citv. RECREATION is the finest magazine published in the United States. I read it from cover to cover. Am glad to see the subscription receipts swelling with such rapidity. Hope to see RECREATION at the 50,000 mark very soon. R. H. Phillips, Milltown, Me. RECREATION is the best magazine I have ever seen, and if it keeps on increasing in the future, as it has in the past, a sportsman cannot give it praise’enough. In fact I can’t see how anybody can do without it. Jos. M. Miller, Verdery, S. C. Reading RECREATION is like taking a long walk over fields, through woods, and by singing, flashing brooks, on a bright, crisp, breezy morning, when all the air is full of sun- shine, and bird songs. Mrs. M. 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SHIELDS (COQUINA), Editor and Manager. THE WILLET (SYMPHEMIA SEMIPALMATA ). WILMOT TOWNSEND. == = hy SRG oa DAY (} We a [ip ee \I NINA Wie a, \/ \ Wi f) N\ iN ! i f \) AN) HANAN i (fly Wh | VAN i , OAT WN Saf ARE WV CHEN ANY | UNS hi AeA a eB Wk: SAW HIM Ze SNE te = A NY 3) i} if, : 9 IN Mi ut ‘jv NE morning I sat in 4) us iy miy spolind:) sone the / | YAM I NG Si edge of a pond- holes ini > the- salt meadows bordering the restless tides of the Virginia broadwaters. The mellow sunlight of early spring spread its life-giving spirit in a flood of quiet beauty over the wide marsh. Here and there the tender blades of sprouting sedge-grass were already threading their way among the tangle of withered reeds and grasses, up to the balmy air and sunshine. The heavy showers of the night had left their sparkling drops on every hand, to lend an additional freshness to the landscape. It was one of the mornings when sound travels a mar- vellous distance with distinctness. The voices of men and the rattle of a falling oar, on the oyster fleet, miles away, were heard with wonderful clearness. Over all spread the restful quiet of the springtide, intensified rather than disturbed by these echoes of far-away life. The day grows, marsh life awakens to greater activity, curlews call and On sail off on the breeze toward their more Northern haunts. Now and then the air becomes mu- sical with the plaintive notes of dow- itch, while at intervals the free, wild, “ phew-e-e” of the black-breast plov- er, with its peculiar inflections, rings down from the cloudless sky, with a clear, unexpected suddenness. The birds are travelling, and soon— possibly in a day or 2—these meadows will be deserted by all save a few of the large migrants. The meadowhen will remain, to gladden the heart of egg-hunting man, though after June 15 he must cease despoiling the nests. These birds are here in myriads, and their cackling cries fill the meadowland with noise, to an extent that must be heard to be appreciated. Another voice strongly in evidence is that of the willet. There is a fear- lessness about this fellow, at this sea- son, charming to see. Protected from the ravages of man—his death being punished by a fine, the penalty apply- ing also to the despoiling of his nest— he abandons himself with his whole soul to the delights of courtship and of housekeeping. Flitting about over the dun-colored meadows, he shouts, as if in very ex- cess of spirits, “ Will-willet! will-wil- let! will-willet!”’ with a ringing em- phasis on the first syllable, until the air seems to vibrate in response to his joyous mood. He has a graceful habit of stretching 256 his long, pointed wings over his back as high as he can put them, directly after alighting. As there are hundreds of these birds, all about, constantly in motion it is a pretty sight to see the white-barred wings glinting over the meadow for an instant after the birds drop into the grass. On the right of the pond-hole, where I sat, there was a short stretch of sandy beach. Directly back of this rose a tussock of tangled grass, and about this, for some distance, was scat- tered the flotsam of winter floods— bits of drift-wood, broken reeds and rubbish from the marsh. On my arrival I startled a pair of willets from this spot, and after set- tling the blind to my notion, I investi- gated among the drift. A short search revealed a tunnel among the sedge-stalks, and in this passageway was the nest—a slight de- pression in the ground. It contained 2 eggs, similar in marking to, but larger than, those of the meadowhen. Phe tunnel ran on tosan exit onytie farther side, under the mass of débris which formed its root. It was so damp, down there in the twilight among the reed stalks, I could but think of chills and fever, and won- der if the little willets, so soon to ap- pear, would not be born with “that tired feeling” so characteristic of ma- larial affections. Returning to the blind I awaited de- velopments. Presently Mrs. W. ap- peared, flying low, almost brushing the grass as she circled silently about me. Twice, 3 times, she went round; but as she swung over the nest for the third time, she dropped, and van- ished. Silently had she come, and as silently disappeared. It was actually “ spookey,” the way she managed it! How different the action of Will! Here he comes, sailing along, noisy as usual. Pitching on the little strip of sandy beach, he touches his wings RECREATION. above his back, making a graceful bow with his head, as though in salute. For a time he stood motionless, with head erect, and every sense on the alert. Then, evidently satisfied with himself and his surroundings, he strode, with much dignity, back and forth, as if doing sentinel duty. Then began one of the prettiest lit- tle scenes of domestic bliss I have ever seen among my feathered friends. After parading back and forth for several minutes, the little fellow turned his head toward the spot (not 10 feet away) where he knew his wife was brooding. He hesitated for an instant and then continued his walk up and down. Presently I heard a sin- gle note, so soft, so liquid and so ten- der, I could hardly believe him ca- pable of voicing it: but yes! he halts, and again it floats on the air. TUNES yo Wier, Old llachye” it seemed to say. Whether she replied, . I cannot say; but he evidently felt she heard him, for now he stands facing toward her, and in a series of musical notes, flutes his love messages to the little wife in the sedge. Like a good Moslem, he bowed toward his Mecca while he told his love. No, sir! I did not get a bird; and as I went back to the yacht, in the golden sunshine, I was happy beyond meas- ure at having witnessed this pretty lit- tle love passage between the willets. Later, as I sat on deck with my pipe, the cackle of the meadowhens filled the air; and once I heard the hoarse, salty laugh of a gulf gull, or skimmer, as he passed on noiseless wing, his dark form sweeping across the path of moonlight which silvered the water astern: but my thoughts were away yonder in the darkness of the marsh- land, and they wandered to the little nest among the sedge-grass. Then once again I seemed to hear Will say, “ Are you there, old lady?” AMATEUR PHOTO BY WALTER BLACKBURN, A YOUNG ENTHUSIAST. : Scene on Esopus Creek, Shokan, Ulster Co., N. Y. This boy was fishing for what he called California trout—probably meaning rainbow trout. THE RESULT OF TWO HOURSSHOOTING, LANE CO., OREGON. THE MONGOLIAN PHEASANT. Eugene, Ore. Editor RECREATION: This bird, intro- duced into Oregon about 20 years ago, from China, by Judge O. N. Denny, has multiplied until, in the prairie sections of western Oregon, it outnumbers any other game bird. The reason of the great in- €irease | probably es sim) stem mtactmrnateat hatches 2 broods, of 16 to 20, each season. When the chicks are about 3 weeks old the hen turns the family over to the care of the cock, she laying again. The cock is not a Mormon, in any sense of the word. He se- lects one hen, and “forsaking all others cleaves unto her.” Hence, to breed these birds successfully it is essential that a cock be provided for each hen. The Mongolian pheasant is a prairie bird and is seldom found in or about the timber. He likes the tall grass, ferns, wheat stub- bles and low bushes, such as the wild rose and the buckbrush. After the young birds reach full growth, they do not congregate in large flocks, as do the prairie chickens, but are found alone, in pairs, or in small flocks of 5 or 6. They feed on grain, insects and green vegetables, such as red clover, cabbage, etc. These birds are great favor- ites with sportsmen. The magnificent 58 plumage of the cock almost rivals that of pea-fowl in beauty. His prevailing colors are gold and bronze, with touches of black. He also has a clear white ring about the neck. The head, and upper half of the neck, has a bluish green or changeable shade, similar to that of the mallard duck. The pheasant gives out a stronger scent than the blue grouse or the prairie chicken, and lies better to the dog. During the open season, September Ist to December 1st, an hour’s drive in any direction, from Eugene, will bring one into the shooting erounds. The law limits a shooter to 20 birds each day; but this number is often killed in a few hours. The accompanying picture shows the result of 2 hours’ sport, within an hour’s drive from Eugene. With suitable enclosures and a reason- able amount of patience, these birds can be successfully propagated anywhere if the cli- mate be-not too severe. They cannot be tamed or domesticated. After months of captivity, they are as wild as when first taken. They are “ game” first, last and all the time. The flesh of the Mongolian pheasant is al- most as white as that of the domestic chicken, and has a pronounced “ gamey ”’ flavor, much appreciated by all lovers of wild meat. G. M. Miller. COPYRIGHT, 1897, BY WRIGHT & CARLIN. COUGAR, KILLED WITH 25 CALIBRE RIFLE. AMATEUR PHOTO BY FRANK. C. PEARRE, SOLID COMFORT. Awarded Nineteenth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition, 259 HAE SALMON S (Raye: Cc. F. HOLDER. It is singular that little is known in the East as to Southern California fishing; for here we have some fine game fish. In this paper I wish to present to the reader the amber fish, or white salmon; * a fish quite up to the salmon as a hghter, and, by many anglers, preferred to it. I first saw the fish at Santa Catalina isl- and, 5 or 6 years ago, when, I believe, there was not a rod nor a reel on the island. I had heard of the amber fish, but had never caught one; though its cousin, the yellow- tail, of the Gulf of Mexico, I had often taken. I was sitting on the hotel piazza one day, when suddenly the little bay, usually quiet, was disturbed as though a volcano was be- neath it. Waves of foam appeared here and there, the water fairly boiling. “ Fish! amber-fish! white salmon! yel- low-tail!’ and other cries broke forth on the street, and the whole town went mad. Men rushed from stores, tents and houses; others looked out of the hotel windows for a moment, then ran down to the beach, shouting for lines and boats. In less than 10 minutes the wharf and shore were lined with fishermen; while 40 or 50 boats were being pushed off. The amber-fish had “ sot in,’ as an old boatman expressed it, and were feeding on small fry, chasing them in-shore and almost on to the sands. At the first alarm I ran to the beach, and, with a friend, pushed off. We were equipped with hand-lines of about the thickness of a cod-line, or what I have used in the East, with Abby and Imbry hooks, with a piano wire attach- ment. Two lines were soon out, baited with 4-inch sardines. As I looked into the water I could see large fish, 3 to 4 feet long, that looked like salmon, darting here and there, as quickly as flashes of light. In a moment the hooks were taken, and the sport commenced. We soon landed a fish * << The * Amber-fish’ or ‘ White Salmon’ of the waters about the Santa Barbara islands, isa Carangozd fish, be- longing in the same family with the Pilot-fishes and the Pompano. Inthe books it is called Ser7ola dorsalis, Gill. It reaches a length of 4 to 5 feet and a weight of 30 to 4o pounds. Individuals of less than 15 pounds are seldom seen. “It ranges from Cape San Lucas Northward, beyond the Santa Barbara islands, where it is found in great numbers during spawning season, from July to early fall. Perhaps about the middle of August is the height of its spawning. “It feeds on squids and such small fish as the anchovy. “Tt is an excellent game fish, caught chiefly by trolling. As a fresh fish it takes high rank, although large ones are apt to be coarse and tough. When salted and dried it is inferior to no other fish on the California coast, even equalling the white-fish and the barracuda. About the Santa Barbara islands it is called ‘ Amber-fish,’? ‘ White Salmon,’ ‘ Yellow-tail,’ and ‘Cavasina.’ ’—Jordan & Ever- mann. 260 on each line. I do not intend to dwell on this fishing for it was too tame, but merely to say the boats roamed up and down the bay, the fishermen hauling in the magnifi- cent fish, weighing 10 to 40 pounds, about as fast as they could work; while the people on the beach had their share of the sport too. I had a good 16-ounce bass-rod, used in the East, and I determined to try it with these fish. The following year I took it with me to the island. Several other an- glers had also taken their rods. Now no one but the station fishermen thinks of tak- ing this fine fish with hand-lines. Opinions differ as to rods, but the ma- jority of anglers use a 16-ounce split-bam- boo, a reel that will hold 500 or 600 feet of Nos. 15, 18 or 21 cuttyhunk, and a cod- hook with a long piano wire leader, with several swivels. For bait, a 4 or 5-inch sar- dine is used. I think the ideal equipment would be a split-bamboo, in weight a little heavier than a black-bass rod, with a silk salmon-line; the only trouble being that silk rots in salt water. I recommend a tarpon reel, one to hold 500 or 600 feet of 21-strand line. It should be a multiplier and have a click or brake, and a leather brake as well, that can be pressed against the line. The angler also needs a leather belt with a butt-receiver, or cone, in which the rod can be secured. I would suggest gloves, or leather tips fo the fingers. With an equipment something like this, and a No. 18 line, I started out one day. The oarsman rowed along shore, in the deep shadows of the island. Here and there the water was colored with vast shoals of . fish: yellow-tail, barracuda, white sea-bass —beauties, weighing 5 to 50 pounds; while off in deeper water the albicore and tuna were chasing flying-fish and playing havoc with small fry. We had gone perhaps a mile when my line started out with a rush, and the reel screeched a sharp staccato note. I had out 100 feet of line, and 100 more went before I began to check the fish. It required great care to prevent a total wreck of rod, reel and line. It was nearly 20 minutes before I could make any appreciable gain: the yellow- tail coming in faster than I could reel; darting out like an arrow; then sulking at the bottom, to dart again to the surface, as gamey a fish as ever took a bait. In half an hourI had him alongside, with- in reach of the gaff, but even then he was so powerful and desperate that it required re- peated attempts to gaff him. With a huge SALIMON'S RIVAL. splash he was jerked into the boat, 28 pounds of silver-and-gold, the finest fish and the best fighter I had ever caught. He was about 4 feet long; tail a light yellow, with a yellow stripe along the median line; the upper part a beautiful silvery-green; the belly, pure white. The yellow-tail vary much in game qual- ities. The largest I ever saw weighed 45 pounds, but they range up to 60. The smaller, 25, 20 or 18 pounds, often make a more vigorous fight. The white salmon or Seriola dorsalis, is now the fish at Santa Catalina. Almost every day during the season fine catches are brought in. However, as becomes a game fish, he is fickle. I have rowed over schools when the water was tinted by them for acres, and where thousands were swim- ming along in plain view, not 5 feet from the surface. Yet not one would take the 261 bait. On other days, numbers could be taken in a few hours. I have fished every day for a week without catching an amber- fish, while some one else, flushed with ex- citement and full of stories of rare battles, would come in with a good catch. It has been my good fortune to catch nearly every kind of game fish of the coun- try, but for real sport, commend me to a 25-pound amber-fish in fighting trim. Some idea of the power of the fish can be had from the following incident: In trol- ling from a naphtha launch one day, I hada strike, and, though the launch was stopped almost instantly, 300 feet of line had been whirled off before I knew what was happen- ing. Nothing could stop the fish; line and tip went by the board and a badly damaged reel told the story. When an amber-fish is Sy dies sport good and true, is sure to fol- Ow. AMATEUR PHOTO BY A. C. WILMERDING, AUTUMN FRUIT. ‘SSGOOM OUNIVW AHL AO LNACGIONI NV -‘AUNVO AHL LV A DAY IN THE ADIRONDACKS. J. RODEMEYER, JR. On the morning of the roth our party met at First Pond, about 3 miles from Baker’s Mills, in the township of North Creek, in the Adirondacks. There were Dr. Ross, his brothers Ellsworth, Taylor, and David Ross, Charlie Baker and I. I was in the mountains for rest and ozone, and had no intention of posing as a deer slayer. However the desire to par- ticipate in the sport, merely as an experi- ence, came upon me through association with these enthusiastic Nimrods, and shortly before the hunt, Dr. Ross had taken me out behind the barn and had in- structed me as to which end of the gun was the more dangerous. After a brief sea- son of practice and a liberal expenditure of ammunition, | became sufficiently skill- ful to hit the barn almost every time, at 20) paces: We had secured the services of 2 guides, Ike Davis and Frank Warren, both well learned in wood-craft, and unerring rifle shots. Ike carried a gun that might well figure in the waking scene of Rip Van Winkle—a dilapidated weapon, split, dented and twisted, and sadly in need of “a new stock lock and barrel” But this sun’ al- ways spoke to some purpose. “Itll shewt an’ b’gravy, that’s all I want it to dew,” said the philosophical Ike, fond- ling the old stock affectionately. As the game law gives a sportsman the privilege of shooting only 2 deer in a season, Ike, who never misses his aim, would have a chance to “shewt” his old gun only twice a year if his hunting were restricted to deer alone. Yet he has developed a faculty for finding dead deer in the mountains, after he has run the limit of his “ shewting ”’ license. First Pond is something over a mile long and is nestled at the foot of a group of mountains. At the Northern extremity, and about 10 rods from the pond, is a smaller body of water called the “ Pug- hole.” There I was stationed ‘“ on watch,” by Ellsworth, who instructed me thus: “Sit perfectly still. You mustn’t stir so as to make the slightest noise. Don’t speak, don’t sneeze, don’t smoke, don’t breathe if you can help it. Don’t read; don’t do anything but just sit and wait. If the degs start a deer, it is liable to run down here and jump into the water, to lose its scent. If you hear the hounds baying, close at hand, steady yourself, in a firm position; cock both barrels of your gun (they had equipped me with a double-barreled shot- gun, while the rest all had rifles), and hold it to your shoulder in readiness to blaze away. If you shoot a deer, just hoot and 263 the rest of us will come and help you get it in; but unless we hear from you, or you hear from us, stay here until about 4 o’ciock, then come into camp where we will all meet.” It was then about 7 o’clock in the morn- ing, and unless I shot a deer, I was ex- pected to sit there “ like patience on a mon- ument, smiling at grief,’ and endure the sting of insects and the blazing glare of the sun for 9 mortal hours! It was not long be- fore the situation began to grow dull; then tedious and finally well-nigh unendurable. I could hear, at intervals, the far off baying of hounds, and occasionally the faint report of a rifle shot; but in view of the fact that not a deer nor a dog came anywhere near the Pug-hole that day, I began to harbor the suspicion, which is not entirely allayed, even now, that I was purposely stationed there with malice aforethought, so that I might not damage the prospects of the party’s success, and yet enjoy the fond de- lusion that I was experiencing the pleasure of areal deer hunt. I yearned for a smoke; but beyond chewing the mouth-piece of my pipe, I remained faithful to my instructions. I had the latest RECREATION in my pocket, but remembered my orders and refrained from reading. I pinched my nose to avoid sneezing, when the water mirrored the daz- zling sunshine into my eyes. I had been sitting there, on a stump, about 4 hours, and both legs were sound asleep and snoring, when suddenly I heard the baying of hounds, apparently close at hand and drawing nearer. In an instant I was on my feet, my gun to my shoulder, and had the most pronounced case of “ buck fever’ ever read of. My knees were knocking together with a vigor that threatened to throw them out of joint. My hair stood on end and my eyes bulged out so they could look into each other. My gun wobbled so that while I fully expected to shoot at a deer within the next minute, I realized I could not hit the side of a moun- tain. To my wrought up imagination the slightest movement of a bush or a twig would have given it the aspect of a deer and I would have blazed away at it. While I was thus posing in trembling ex- pectancy, the sound of the dogs’ baying grew fainter and receded into the distance. Thus the deer was saved. As I was prepar- ing to seat myself for another session of monotonous waiting, I heard a chuckle just behind me, and a voice inquired, with a mildly sarcastic inflection: “What did you expect to do—shcot a deer without cocking your gun?” Ells- worth had stolen up to see how I was obey- - AMATE UR PHOTO BY C. G. WELLS, MIRROR LAKE IN THE ADIRONDACKS. ing his orders, and had noticed, what I had entirely overlooked in my excitement, that I had neglected to raise the hammers of my gun. It was then nearly noon and I accom- panied Ellsworth back to camp, to partake of a lunch and to gloat over a 200 pound buck that had been brought down by Tay- lor, and a big doe that had fallen before Baker’s rifle. After a brief session of jubi- lation I was ordered back to my “ watch,” but secured a commutation of the sentence and was permitted to accompany Dr. Ross, whose station was on the West side of the lake. Here I sat on a log, while Doc seated himself in the bow of a row-boat that was partly concealed in the overhanging shrub- bery. Spying the corner of RECREATION protruding from my pocket, Doc borrowed the magazine and proceeded to peruse its interesting pages. I remonstrated, quot- ing the instructions I had received at the Pug-hole, and argued that if he insisted on reading, I would load up my pipe, for I had been hankering all day for a smoke. “Why don’t you smoke then you ——?” was his reply. After that the time passed more pleasantly. A rattle of musketry at the South end of the lake told us another deer had been jumped and we afterward learned that Dave Ross had put 2 bullets through its neck. Our turn came a little 264 later, when we heard the dogs coming our way, and a crashing in the forest warned us a deer was heading directly toward us. The noise increased, drew nearer, and with a splash, a large doe sprang into the water not 3 rods from us, and started to swim across the lake in a direction that would bring her squarely in front of us and pre- . sent a broadside view. “* Aim for her head and shoot both barrels when I give the word,’ whispered Doc, who had promised mea shot. I got ready, not forgetting this time to cock my gun. The deer was about 6 rods distant and I held both barreis steadily on her head when Doc gave the word, at the same time firing his rifle. -Bang; bang; bang; went our 3 reports. My first barrel had kicked me backward over the log: the second had blown all the foliage from the branches over my head, and still the gun kept on kicking, even after I was through shooting. When I got up, Doc was rowing his boat out to where the deer was floundering in the water and dyeing it red with her blood. She was hauled ashore and I held a post mortem examination, in search of buck- shot. It was easy to locate the track of the Doc- tor’s rifle ball, which had gone straight through the animal’s heart. The head, however, was not exactly riddled with buck AN IDEAL CAME. 265 shot, as I had expected to find it, but after buck shot which had plowed a little furrow diligent search I succeeded in finding that across the top of the tail—not deep enough the wound which had undoubtedly caused to be painful, but just deep enough to be the animal’s death was inflicted by a single fatal. AMATEUR PHOTO BY E. H. ASHCRAFT, “CURSE THAT LIMB.” Awarded Eighteenth Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. ONC IUBD ed ot Coie SIN Mass CyB T have in mind a cabin Where the flowers upon the hillside Set among the forest trees, Would bloom the whole year through; And upon a sloping hillside Where the grass is always green, Where ’twould catch the freshest breeze; Where the sky is always blue; With a clear and gentle river, Where the game is always plenty Flowing by the door, And the streams are full of fish, And not a single settler With a good and trusty Marlin— For twenty miles or more. What more could sportsman wish? Yes, a pipe and good tobacco, As I lie upon the grass, Listening to the squirrels’ chatter And the river flowing past; And a copy of RECREATION To pass the time away. Then would life be full of joy— Be one long summer day. Ny May NEIONS), (Ole AUMUND RIAN, SIPOUR IU SINMEIN |, RALPH D. LYDECKER. When RECREATION comes I begin at the front and read it straight through, adver- tisements and all, and I can say, with the many hundreds who have already written you, it is the best periodical of its class. Enclosed find $1 for a year’s subscription, to begin with the September number, and I shall never again be without RECREATION. I have been thinking very seriously for the past 3 weeks, of an important matter and have determined to write you about it, and ask you to give it your earnest consid- eration. If you think well of my proposi- tion publish it in RECREATION, and in this way place it before the sportsmen all over the land. Here it is. One night, while reading the letters ‘“ From Game Fields,” in RECREA- TION, I noticed that many of the writers plead for better protection of our fish and game. One gentleman writes that a certain man killed over 300 squirrels in one season, and that 2 others killed 105 quails in 10 hours. Another says: Wadleigh and Wheaton (2 fish hogs) took 120 trout in one hour; and so on. These reports disgusted me and I quit reading, for a time, and began thinking. ‘““Is there not,’ I said to myseli, “some way in which this wholesale slaughter can be stopped, and the killing of game limited toa fixed quantity for each man: 4) nen happened to pick up a copy of the L. A. W. Bulletin, and the idea came to me: “ Why moe ea ID, vay Sos) Wine loierelisrs) lage 2 L. A. W.; why can’t the sportsmen of America form ja Weacne mot Amencan Sportsmen, the object to be the protection of game everywhere, and to provide for an increase Of it. The more I think of this plan the more certain I feel it is feasible. What we need at first is a few good, honest, honorable sportsmen to organize the League and start the work. These should be men who would use the money, placed in their hands, in the right way; men who are heart and soul in favor of game protection, and who would do all in their power to promote such a work. What next? Call a meeting. Get to- gether, organize and go to work. Follow the same general plan as the L. A. W. has. Draw up a constitution, and elect a presi- dent, one or 2 vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, etc. Let RECREATION, with your consent, be the official organ of the L. A. S., as the L. A. W. Bulletin is the official organ of the L. A. W. Take in every State and Territory ‘division, the New York division, etc. in the U. S. and form them into divisions, such as the Maine division, the Montana In- stead of a chief consul, for each State and Territory, as the L. A. W. has, we would provide a State Fish and Game Warden. Under this State Warden one man should be provided for each county, whose duty would be to look after the protection of game, and the punishment of game law vio- lators. For instance, New Jersey has 21 counties. Then the New Jersey division of the L. A. S. would have 22 wardens—a State warden at Trenton and 21 county wardens. For State warden I would suggest a man living in the county the Capitol is in, so as to be near the legislature. Then he could work with this body in the interest of game laws. All wardens, of course, must be L. A. S. members. What then? Suppose a man (L. A. S. member or not) is caught by a war- den, or an EL. A..S. member, or any other person, violating any of the game laws. His case is reported to the Warden of the county in which the deed was committed, and it is the duty of that officer to investi- gate. Ifthe man be found guilty the War- den shall prosecute and have him fined or imprisoned, or both. His name shall then | be published in the official magazine, with an account of the case. Should the culprit be a member of the L. A. S. he must be ex- . pelled: 266 Should we organize such a League we . should need large sums of money Where are we to get it? Again, do asthe L. A. W. does—charge a membership fee of say $2.00 a year. Issue a ticket to each member, these to be numbered consecutively, as ap- plications are received. From whence shall we get our members? From among sportsmen and farmers, all over the United States and Canada. No true sportsman would object to paying so small a sum, annually, if it would be the means of protecting our fish and game, and increasing the supply thereof. Many farm- ers would join, simply from a desire to see more quails, rabbits and other game about, instead of having nothing but English spar- rows, as now. We could not hope for so large a membership as the L. A. W. has; yet we can have many thousands of names on our rolls within a year. RECREATION has a circulation of 40,000. Each copy is read by at least 4 people. This means 160,000 readers. Nearly all these are sportsmen. We should get at least half of ANLEAGOL OF AMERICAN SPORTSMEN. these—say 80,o0oo—the first year. That would mean $160,000 for a working fund, the first year. The majority of these mem- bers would renew at the end of the year and should bring in many thousands of new members. With such an amount of cash at our com- mand a great work could be done. This money would be used in securing the pas- sage of game and fish laws, in the payment of salaries and expenses of the game war- dens, etc. Any man who can afford to spend any money at all for guns, ammunition or fish- ing tackle, could certainly afford to become a member of the League; for the chances for good sport would be materially im- proved, everywhere, by reason of its work. If we can get but a few of the right kind of men together, to organize the League, and set it going, we can then get all live sports- men in the country to join in the good work. Each man would tell his neighbor and ask him to join, and nearly all would respond. I have thought of many other good things the League could do, but will not mention them now. Each member would suggest ways and means, and there is simply no 267 limit to the amount of good such an organi- zation could do. If the L. A. W. can force municipalities to build good roads and can compel railway companies to carry their wheels as baggage, | see no reason why such an organization as I have outlined could not compel the passage of all needed game laws, or why it could not stop the work of the fish and game hogs. I could make many other suggestions, on this line, Mr. Editor, but think I have said enough for the present. Let us ask others for their opinions before we go farther. I hope the readers of RECREATION will all be- come interested and that a League of Amer- icatl Sportsmen may soon be organized. This is a most excellent suggestion and I should like to have a full expression of Opinion on it, from my readers. As Mr. Lydecker says, there is'no reason why a powerful organization of this kind could not be effected. There are several small organizations, in various States, having similar objects in view, which could no doubt be merged into this one at the start. Shall we have a League of American Sportsmen? Let me hear from you all.— EDITOR. AMATEUR PHOTO BY H. L. CHRISTY. A LATE CAST. LOWER MAGNETEWAN RIVER, ONTARIO, CANADA. Awarded Twenty-second Prize in RECREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. No.[6710] PRIZE CUP - HEIGHT 16 4-2 IN. > : CORHAM M'F'C CO. CENTRAL DIVISION, A. C. A. SAILING TROPHY This is a new cup, lately donated by the Central Division, and cost $250. It was made by the Gorham Company of this city, is 164 inches high, is made of bronze, red copper, and silver. The first race, for this trophy, was sailed at the ’97 meet, at Grand Stone Island, which was won by J. R. Stewart, of Rochester. BIKING FOR BASS. W. W. A short ride brought us.to the Au Sable river, in Middlesex County, Michi- gan. Our first care was to search for a hiding place for our bicycles. A spot was found in a clump of haw trees, close to the river's edge. We then unstrapped our rods, and dis- cussed the subject of bait. The Major favored fly fishing, but Pete wanted to try grasshoppers and these were also my choice. A few minutes later I was inter- rupted, while catching grasshoppers, by Pete’s vice. “Major,” he said, ‘ give me a handful of ’hoppers. This reel won’t work, and you chaps will be ready before I am.” J listened for the reply, expecting to hear the Major offer some cheap advice about catching grasshoppers, but he did not. “Well, I guess I can spare a few; hold your pocket ready.” As the Major is not noted for such dis- interested generosity, I suspected a trick. He took a handful of the insects and moved as if to put them into Pete’s pocket; but instead of doing so, dropped them be- tween the belt and the sweater. Intense confusion followed, for however useful grasshoppers may be for fishing, they are not desirable to have inside one’s bloomers. When the excitement died away and the air had lost some of its azure tint, I brought my companions together and got them reconciled. lJeaving them at the “ swim- ming hole,’ I went on to where the weeds nearly met in the middle of the river. Here I made a careful cast and dropped the bait in the centre of the clear space. There was a tipple, then a tiny splash, a tightening of the line, and with a rush the fish darted. into the weeds. Likewise a part of my line. I was disappointed, but not discouraged. Another cast was tried. The bait skipped over the surface of the water in a fair imita- tion of the natural hopper. Soon there was a commotion among the weeds, and the line again tightened. A deft pressure on the rod, and the fish headed for open water. After a few minutes of careful play- ing, the landing-net encircled him. He was a small mouth and weighed 36 ounces. In 10 minutes 3 more were in my creel. As I landed the fourth, my companions came with a pike, a pickerel and 2 bass. Pete told of a big hole, a quarter of a mile farther down, so deep he could not touch bottom with his rod. So we decided to investigate. It did look like a good place for pike and bass. An old log in the centre of the river, 2 feet below the surface, was a fine lurking place for big ones. I made a careful cast at the edge of the hole, BLACKWELL. but without reward. Then I tried it again with no better result. I then put on a huge blue-bottle fly, but that was no better. In sheer desperation I put on a big pera es and made another cast. A sudden swirl, splash and whir-r-r went the reel. Off the fish went, 50 yards up stream, and I raised a blister by thumbing the reel. Then back he came, and I took in the slack. Now across the river, back again, and a frantic dash for the log. I turned the butt, and headed him off. Now to the bottom, then up for the surface, leaping 2 feet into the air, trying to shake the hook from his mouth. He doubled, twisted and darted im every direction, but could get no slack line. Gradually his struggles grew weaker, and after a few more dashes, he submitted to: the landing-net. He weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces, and was the largest black bass I ever caught. My companions now set about to capture his mate, which they believed was still in the hole. Having earned a rest, I became spectator and critic. Several kinds of bait were tried without success, until Pete used. a live minnow. Scarcely had this touched the water when a big fish took it with a rush. The excitement was too much for Pete. He gave the rod a jerk and it snapped at the third joint. We recovered the broken piece, but the fish was gone. The Major thought it had taken refuge under the log. Lying down, he peered earnestly into the water. Finally he de- clared he could see a fish’s head protruding from under a root. He made a snare, at- tached this to a pole and lowered it into 269 the water. A sudden jerk, and he shouted, ““T’ve got him!” At the same time he hauled out a big snapping-turtle. Then the Major said it was too hot to fish; with which we agreed. Returning to the pasture, we were withim a short distance of our wheels, when an exclamation from Pete put us into a panic. A steer was running frantically across the field with a bicycle on his horns. Never did Zimmermann, in palmiest days, take a wheel over a track so fast as that terrified brute took this one. His horns were through the rear wheel while the front wheel was pounding his forelegs. The bike was only slightly injured, as yet; but just as the brute started up a hill, one of his forefeet went crashing through the other wheel. Both steer and bicycle came to the ground in a confused heap. All the: accidents to which a wheel is prone hap- pened to that one in a few seconds. By: the time the animate and the inanimate. were separated, we arrived on the scene. A 270 glance showed it was, or rather had been, Pete’s wheel. I felt better, and the Major was really cheerful. He even attempted a vile pun. He said the wheel probably came ‘over in the steerage, when it crossed the Atlantic, but it never took such a steerage trip as that before. A withering glance from the victim checked his mirth, and when we returned RECREATION. to where Pete had dropped his fish, and saw that a stray dog had lunched on his catch, the Major showed some sympathy for poor Pete. The Major and I rode home on our wheels, but Pete had to hire a tiller of the soil to drive him, and the remains of his bike, to town. He will never again cache his silent steed in a cow pasture. eo 5 HEAD OF ELK KILLED IN OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS, WASH. SPREAD OF HORNS, 68 INCHES. From a photo kindly loaned by Mr. W. F. Sheard, Tacoma, Wash. I hope you will continue to give it to the game hogs and fish hogs, good and strong. They are plentiful in this part of the coun- try, as well as in other parts. W. A. Baker, Hancock, Mich. Aeon ON ON Dee ea ENTITY MOUNTAINS. H. C. In the fall of ’94 I was invited to visit my friend S-——, who owns a ranch on Trinity river, high in the mountains. The ranch is in a picturesque location. The heuse is on the West side of the river, and faces the stream, which is bordered with beautiful meadow-land. Back of the house and on the opposite side of the river, the mountains rise abruptly and extend in ev- ery direction. Even from the highest ridges nothing but mountains can be seen. Big game is fairly abundant, in season, but I was late for deer, and had hunted hard, on the West side of the river, with little success. My friend proposed a place on the other side, one where we had camped before. This was a little flat, high on the divide between the Trinity and the Sacra- mento rivers. We reached the camp late one afternoon. Unloading our packs and picketing the horses, we took a short trip up the ridge, looking for signs. Plenty of deer tracks were found, but they appeared old. Next day we hunted faithfully, but found noth- ing. Next morning we were out again, as soon as it was light enough to travel. Both returned to camp about 8 o’clock, without having seen fresh signs of game. S now proposed to break camp and return to the ranch. He would take the horses around by the trail, while I worked through to the river, on foot. following a steep, brushy canyon, down which the bear often travelled, when coming from the Sac- ramento river country. The canyon reaches the river about 5 miles below the ranch. Here my friend promised to meet me with a buckboard, on the opposite side of the river, toward evening. When starting from the ranch, a pup, about 6 months old, which I thought had the “ making of a good bear dog in him,” followed me. As I struck out for the can- yon, the pup took a notion to go with me. The descent was difficult and I had hardly started before my feet slipped and I slid on my back about 50 feet. By digging my heels into the ground and grasping the brush, I finally stopped. For an hour I walked without seeing a track. Disgusted with my luck, I was about to work up out of the canyon to strike for the trail, when I discovered fresh bear tracks in the soft ground, on the steep slope. I followed the tracks as carefully as the ground would permit. They led through the thick brush, down toward the canyon, and the farther I went the fresher they became. There seemed to be several bears travelling together. One in particu- lar made a very large track. While getting through some thick brush, 271 CROCKER. I made considerable noise. Suddenly I saw a cinnamon bear climbing a pine tree, probably to see over the brush to find out what was coming. The bear, then 30 or 40 feet from the ground, saw me at once and commenced a hurried descent. It was not quick enough, however, to avoid a bullet from my 45-90 which tumbled it from the tree. The smoke prevented my getting a second shot, and when I reached the tree, I saw a pool of blood but no bear. I tracked it into a thicket, about I00 yards from the tree, and found it dead. Although in an awkward position to skin, it was impossible to drag the bear out; so after much hard work, I got the hide off. While at work, I learned there was at least one more bear nosing around, trying to find out what was going on. Evy- ery time the second one approached, the pup growled savagely, and his hair stood up like bristles; thus giving me warning. I would then drop the knife and grab the rifle. At last the bear cleared out, without offering a shot. The skin was loaded on my back, like a knapsack, and the legs tied together across my breast. After one of the roughest climbs I ever had, the mouth of the canyon was reached. My friend was on the oppo- site bank, with the buckboard, and I con- gratulated myself on my hard tramp being over; but the worst adventure of the day was to come. The horse was unhitched and after taking the harness off, S rode across the river. ‘He led the animal alongside the rock, in the edge of ihe water. Then taking my rifle, he told me to get on first, and he would mount behind. Before getting on, I said, “ How about this bear skin? The horse may object.” He assured me she was as gentle as a kitten; that nothing would scare her. I was not fairly on her back when she tore loose and went plunging and bucking into the river. About the 3d or 4th jump she threw me, apparently 110 feet into the air. J struck on my back in the water, my arms and legs extended gracefully heaven- ward. The water was about 3 feet deep, and the current swift. I did not touch bot- tom atall. I was carried down stream fully 20 yards before I could get a foothold; and as the bottom was a mass of slippery rocks, it was only to lose my footing and go down again. §S was badly scared, at first; for to him it looked as if I was under the horse’s feet, while it was plunging franti- cally, trying to get away from the bearskin. When he knew I was unhurt, he laughed so I thought he would fall off the bank. I would not have shed tears if he had. It 272 was some minutes before he could recover his senses sufficiently to go after the horse. The water was cold, and my teeth were chattering when I climbed out across the stream, where the buckboard was. S$ insisted on my riding, but I had had enough riding for one day, and intended to walk home, to avoid catching cold. I told him to drive ahead and to have something warm for me on my arrival. He did have something warm; but he also had his wife and daughters, and every man on the ranch, ready to receive me. He had evidently not gotten over his laughing fit, either. Dhe Goad was covered, ‘several inches deep, with fine red dust, peculiar to some of the mountain roads in California. This dust had stuck all over my clothes, and I was a hard-looking object. The RECREATION. bearskin was still in its original position, on my back, so well had it been fastened. After a bath, a change of clothing and a good supper, I felt none the worse for my hard trip and my ducking. My friend said he would willingly have given $25 for an instantaneous photograph of my flight through the air, just before making that awful hole in the water. Whenever we meet now, he has something to say about “‘ Washington crossing the Delaware not being in it with Cooley crossing the Trinity,” or some such cheer- ful allusion to my mishap. Then he goes off into one of his laughing fits. He has not always had the laugh on me, though, and I may sometime tell about a trip when, as the Frenchman put it, “the leg was in the other boot.” AMATEUR PHOTO BY WILLIAM ALi-rw. A FEW MINUTES’ REST. Awarded Twenty-fifth Prize in REcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. _I wish RECREATION came every week. I like the way you roast the game hogs, and am sorry to say there are a few in this part of the Adirondacks. Floyd Vedder, Dolgeville, N. Y. NNO W MN TOs TRE JURY. WILL The bell in the courthouse tower aroused us at midnight, clanging a wild alarm of fire; and a glare in the South directed our hurrying footsteps toward the village out- skirts where the cottage of a woman—old and poor and lone—a pensioner on the bounty of her friends for every having save life and the roof that gave shelter to her age—was wreathed in smoke and flame. In desperate situations, requiring miur- acles of work and valor, men are giants; and an hour’s effort at windlass and with buckets rescued the wooden walls and saved the blackened rafters. ~ God be thanked!” exclaimed a man with reverend brow. “‘ The damage is not beyond our willingness to repair. It would break old Sally’s heart to lose her home.”’ “ Where is Sally? Who has seen her?” some one asked, reminding us that in our eagerness to save the home the woman had been forgotten. A failing search throughout the crowd was extended with dread into the house. A pitiable sight was there indeed. Life was extinct and the woman’s nude and withered frame lay stretched on the floor. “ Asphyxiated?’”’ questioned some one. » No; said the doctor, “there is blood on her face; crushed by falling timbers perhars.’. An instant later and his voice assumed a graver tone. ‘‘Gentlemen, here are wounds for which no accident is re- sponsible. This is murder, and the cottage was fired to conceal the crime.” ‘\ groan of horror burst from the crowd, but was quickly changed to that most ter- rible thing—an angry roar for vengeance, when it appeared, on further examination, that outrage had preceded assault, and was the cause of all. x * * In the gray of the dawn there was mount- ing of horses and the glad note of hounds in the street. There was game in the woods, to be chased, and huntsmen and dogs were keen for the cry. A stranger at the village inn, aroused by the noise, came out as the crowd called by for his host. “ How easy you forget!” he exclaimed. “I thought from the anger evoked by the crime of last night you would leave the foxes at peace, at least for a day.” “So we will, so we will, an’ we run them to earth,” said the landlord, as he swung to the saddle. In old Sallie’s garden, strange place for a strike, the dogs were cast off—were driven and coaxed into the house and out in the yard, trodden to mire by the crowd of the night. For an hour they sniffled about, per- SCRIBBLER. plexed by the maze of hundreds of foot- steps; but at length there came from a grizzled old strike-dog a satisfied whine that soon changed to confident cries as he slowly untangled the trail and carried it out in the road and over the fence and into the fields. Here it lay with such strength that a dozen followers found voice to ap- prove and proclaim. | hat wall dead to his lair,” said a hunts- man; and there was looking to arms and tightening of girths. The chase had be- gun. The breezes that blew from the South were laden with fragrance. The fields were ablaze with mystical color of millions of blossoms that, in summer, burst from the hedge rows and transform the plantations of cotton and corn into gardens of fra- grance. The mocking birds sang in the thickets as brightly as though sorrow and wrong were unknown to the world. These beauties were naught to the hunts- men who, silent and grim; followed the slow trailing hounds through the bright morn- ing hours. Not once did their senses quicken or thrill, at sound or at sight, until long after noon-day, when something was caught in the cry of the dogs that declared the trail at each instant was more easy to follow. An encouraging shout from the master of hounds and the horses, so long under curb, sprang forward rejoicing that at last the pack set a pace worthy to follow. But what of the hunted? Not from fear of the pursuit, but driven by conscience his flight was begun. Many times, with re- gret that nothing could purge from his brain the horrible visions that rankled and seared, had he thought on the flames which had concealed his crime from the world. Unheeded he heard the first faint cries of the hounds. He remembered that crim- inals are taken with dogs, and rejoiced that there could be no possible clue to his deed. Yet the chase was approaching... It drew rapidly near. .‘‘ Perhaps, after ‘all, some trace had been found.” Fear lent speed to his footsteps. A wild beast indeed he plunged for shelter into the gloom of a swamp, forgetting that the suns of the sum- mer had dried it tp, and that dogs could find footing where no man can travel... There was cheering behindshim, and the hounds had no voice. Théy:Wwere running by sight and were sure of their*prey. Cer- tainty brings madness, and madnéss de- spair. To surrender was—death! For an instant the fugitive faltered; preferring that fangs should rend him, piece-meal, rather than that, alive, he should fall into the hands of the huntsmen. 274 Life is sweet to the vilest; hope springs while it lasts. ‘“‘ Perhaps it was accident, only,” that his trail had been struck in the hunting; and it was this that resolved him to heed a voice which said: “To a tree, for your life! by the hounds! ” Quickly the howling pack was lashed into submission and quiet. “ Surrender, you scoundrel!” came the command, revealing that hope was a fable, mercy unknown, and transforming the trembling outcast into a stock that was sodden and senseless. “To be fed to your dogs?” answer. “Come down!” repeated the solemn command, disdainful of parley, but the wretch only tightened his grasp on the branches. There was an ominous clicking of locks and a gleaming of steel in the sunlight. “Mercy!” shrieked the craven; but the answer came from the guns. A thud, and a scrambling of dogs for the carcass. “Gentlemen, justice is done; drive off the dogs. We have no wish to be butch- ers. “But the wretch is not dead,” said an- other, “a pity ‘tis true, for now we are forced to hang him like Haman.” You'll be torn was the “Mercy, mercy!” ‘again moaned the doomed. ‘ Give me trial by law, for God’s sake!” “Mercy? Yes; the mercy you showed that defenseless old woman;” answered TE CRALA MMO INE the nocse-maker, adjusting the rope to thc murderer’s neck.”’ “Then, hold! This is not the place for the hanging. Take him back to the scene of his crime, there to fulfill the sternest measure of justice,’ demanded a voice that was heeded. * * * After supper that night, as they were smoking together on the veranda, the stranger questioned his host concerning the chase of the morning. ~ Poor sport, 7 said the landlord aes but the doves in our dove-cotes shall not be molested! ” “Do you mean that your pigeons are troubled by foxes? But what is that light in the South? Another fire in your village? Let us go; and I hope not to find that the crime of last night is repeated.” “Tt were best to remain where you are,” said the landlord, in accents that forbade further question and silenced reply. * *K * Where the ruins of old Sally’s cottage were standing, at sun-down, there was naught but an ash-heap at day-break; and a body was found in the ruins, so blackened and charred as scarce to suggest that once it was human. A coroner’s jury viewed the remains. The verdict was simple: “How he came to his death, at whose hands, and the name of the man are all un- known to the jury.” ““CHARGE PADDY.” From a photo kindly loaned by Dr. F. D. Sanford. Seis RRR et AMATEUR PHOTO BY E. C. RIVERS. THD BUG sORS Wak “What's the matter with Blum? I hear that alarm clock of his go off half a dozen times between 10 at night and ro in the morning?” “ He’s troubled with insomnia, and every time the alarm sounds he can roll right over and go to sleep.’ —Detroit Free Press. Lith SCURPANG: The common scup, scuppang or porgee (Stenotomus chrysops) is one of the Sparoid fishes and belongs in the same family with the sheepshead. It is a saltwater fish, found abundantly on our Atlantic coast, from Cape Cod to South Carolina. It attains a length of about a foot or 18 inches and a weight of 4 pounds, though the usual weight is less than 2 pounds. This fish is somewhat erratic in its ap- pearance on our coast. While it is usu- ally quite abundant, it has, during some years, been excessively so; yet during other years it has appeared only in small numbers. It usually reaches the New England coast late in April or early in May, remaining throughout the summer and disappearing in October or November. The scuppang is largely a bottom feeder, its principal food being the smaller mol- lusks. It will take the hook freely, ae although not regarded as a game fish, easily occupies an important place as a ie licious food fish. The name “ Scuppang” seems to be de- rived from “ Mishcuppanog,” which was the Indian name of this fish. Roger Will- iams speaks of it as the “‘mushcup, or bream,” and says: ‘“ Of this fish there is abundance, which the natives dry in the sun, and smoke, and some English begin to salt. Both ways they keep all the year round, and it is hoped they may be as well accepted at the market as the cod, and bet- ter if once known.” °’Tis piping hot; AMATEUR PHOTO BY S. W. HOLM. THE FIRST LESSON. Please send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen of your acquaintance, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. but on the bough The katy-did her lyre is plunkin’; And by that sign, six weeks from now The frost will nip the golden punkin. GOOD DOG. CONTENTMENT. AMATEUR PHOTOS BY E. W. TERRASS. I am glad to tell you that in this neigh- borhood, where we have not heard a Bob White for several years, they are whistling in our door yards, and a few days ago, while out botanizing, I could have caught a score of young woodcock, yet unable to fly far, and several young rabbits. S. I. Chisholm, Salem, O. 276 AP WiINTER= DAYWS SPORT. WeenGe ““T reckon there'll be a fall o’ snow ter- night,”’ said Seth, as he entered the kitchen and deposited 2 brimming pails of milk on the table. “It’s kind o’ still like an’ warm outside; an’ I saw a shootin’ star drap in th’ East, as I come in. It'll be a rippin’ day fer rabbits termorrer, if th’ snow hain't too deep,” he continued as he removed his mittens, and held his hands over the stove, slowly chafing them in the grateful warmth. I knew what was coming, so I held my peace. When Seth had sufficiently warmed his hands he turned his back to the stove and spoke. ‘‘ What d’yer say ter havin’ a crack at ’em termorrer?” PAgierack ab whate:? said' 1) as if .en- grossed in something distant from rabbit shooting; though in truth my mind had been busy picturing the sport on the mor- row, should the conditions be favorable. “Why, at th’ rabbits of course. Over in th’ big woods there’s a slew of ’em, an’ in th’ side-hill faller there ought ter be plenty. What d’yer say ter shootin’ a few cotton- tails termorrer? Thet is, if it snows, of course.” “I’m in it,” I replied. “ Suppose we get our guns and ammunition ready.” So Seth took from the pegs over the mantel, a long, “ 3-foot-in-th’-bar’l,” single, muzzle-load- ing shotgun, a relic of antiquity; while I brought out a double-barreled hammerless, 12 gauge, which I snapped together. Get- ting the tools, etc., 1 commenced loading shells. Seth simply primed his gun anew, and after laying his flasks, caps and wads in a convenient place, drew up to the table to watch the interesting operation. Early the next morning I anxiously drew the curtain of ay window, and saw a man- tle of snow covering the ground and drap- ing the trees, the green of the firs beneath making a vivid contrast. I descended to the warm kitchen, and after Seth had com- pleted his work, we started for the big woods, with expectant hearts. How invigorating is a walk through the woods in the early morning! The silence was broken only by the chirping of snow- birds, the saucy chatter of defiant red squir- rels, interrupted in their morning meal, and the “crunch, crunch,” of our boots, as we walked along the old wood road. I appre- ciated the surroundings, but Seth’s mind dwelt on the rabbits, for this early morning walk was an old story to him. Soon the big woods were reached. Seth being ac- eed with the locality, took the leader- ship. “You start in right here an’ go straight till yer strike th’ first gully yer come to,” he ordered; “then foller thet down till yer come out of th’ woods at th’ South end. If CHAPMAN, JR. I haint there, wait fer me; fer I’m goin’ ter go down along th’ woods aways an’ then strike in straight fer where you'll come Out, “ All right,” I answered; and Seth strode down along the edge of the woods, while I entered at once and walked to the gully, which was,about half way across. Seth had generously given me the best ground, and I had not gone far when I came to several triangular tracks, which could not be mis- taken. Hop, hop, hop, away sailed a rabbit, as I passed a heap of brush. Flop, flop, flop, went his big ears,ashe leaped over the snow toward shelter. My gun rang out and bunny rolled over and over, from the im- petus of his rush. Thinking the brush-heap a likely place for more of his kind, I jumped on it once or twice, but he was the sole occupant. Another rabbit sprang away from a stump surrounded by bushes, but he did not go far before my gun bade him halt. The gully was now right below. Know- ing the bushes along the sides usually sheltered a few ruffed grouse, I held my gun in readiness. Carefully I made my way down the steep bank, until, stepping on a loose stone, I fell and slid, finally bringing up at the bottom, in the branches of a fallen tree. Two grouse started from the tree into which I slid, and swiftly flew over the opposite bank. Several more rose ahead. Just as I had about given up all hopes of securing a grouse, 3 flushed almost under my feet. One flew straight down the gully, offering a splendid shot. Quickly the gun rose to my shoulder, and on the instant a glimpse of the bird was caught along the rib, I fired. Hurrying along, I found him under a bush, where he had flut- tered; a cock grouse, full plumaged and glossy. One more rabbit was gathered in before the increasing light in front told me the edge of the woods was at hand. Reaching the fence that bounds the clearing, I met Seth, who was awaiting me. “What luck?” we each inquired. Seth produced 2 rabbits in answer, while I had 3 and a grouse. “Gosh! thet’s a nice patridge!” and Seth grinned in appreciation. ‘“ Now let’s go. over ter th’ faller,’ and to the fallow we went. Each now took a different: course, and commenced to beat through the blackberry bushes. The fallow was thickly dotted with stumps, branches starting from their roots. Tracks criss-crossed every foot of snow and gave promise of game under the 278 leaves still clinging to the low bushes. The scent of wild thyme was on the air; and my mind dwelt more on the entertaining theory than on the object of my visit here. Seth’s gun startled me from my reverie. Again came the report. Looking over where the sound came from, I saw Seth holding up 2 rabbits. “ Git ter work, over thar,’ he shouted. ‘‘ Yer won’t git nothin’ standin’ an’ gazin’ round like thet.” Down the hill I went, jumping 3 rabbits, and killing 2 of them. Then, following the stone wall that divided the fallow from the cultivated fields, I saw a fresh track leading into a hole among the stones. Kneeling down, I reached in and grasped the trembling occupant by the hind legs and drew him, kicking, from his retreat. RECREATION. “Give ’im a fair chance!” Glancing up I saw Seth, an interested spectator. - I intend toys tenes oes... sand atossmes the rabbit a few feet, I watched him speed away to the woods. “Haven't we got enough game fer ter- day? Let’s go hum; I’m a-gettin’ hungry, haint you?” said Seth, almost with one breath. » Yes, Win ready to go; sits aneaniya2 o'clock. How many rabbits did you shoot?” “Five, sence I come from th’ big woods; 7 altogether. How many hev you got?” “ Six, all told.” Discussing the incidents of the day, we trudged homeward, across the white fields, laden with the spoils of a winter day’s sport. JEN ID IRE DR. E. B; About the middle of January last, I left Eagle camp, Catalina island, at 10 a.m., to zo to Little Harbor, 6 miles distant. The trail led over high, bald ridges, and into deep canyons. Arriving at the harbor at one o'clock, a rest of 2 hours was taken. Then began the return trip. Shortly after leaving the port my right knee began to fail—a trick it has —making walking slow and painful. The day was warm and the active exercise and profuse perspiration caused a severe thirst; and no water was to be found. On the summits of these mountains the trails are obscure, often being crossed and re-crossed by other trails; so it requires careful watching to keep the right one. After passing over, as I thought, the last ridge, I took the plainest trail up the little valley; but the creek was dry, while that of Middle Ranch canyon had running wa- ter past Eagle camp. I kept on for 2 hours after dark, follow- ing the trail by the faint moonlight. until it became evident I could not reach camp that night. I was tired, wet with perspiration, and had an extremely painful knee. To add to my discomfort, a light rain began to fall, as if to mock at my intense thirst. Halting at last under 2 jack oaks, with branches reach- ing the ground, I soon had a fire burning, and ate the remainder of my lunch. I have a rule never to leave camp without a lunch in my pocket. I then settled down to make a night of it. The nights are long in January, but at 6.30 it was light enough to take up the trail again. About 2 miles beyond my dry camp there was a little water in the creek. I had previously wet my parched tongue by dragging my handkerchief over the wet grass, and with one end between my teeth, @aUes DAVIS. wringing out a little water. Now cup after cup was swallowed. After going a mile farther, and still see- ing no sign that the trail left the valley, . while the mountains were higher and more precipitous, I resolved to take the back trail, down the creek again, even if I had to go to the Pacific ocean, to find where I had passed the cross trail. Keeping a sharp lookout, I followed down the bed of the creek, mile after mile. At 10.30 I was sur- prised to go plump into Eagle camp. The letter Y will explain the cause of my dilemma. Placed thus >, the lower point is Eagle camp, the upper, Little Harbor. The regular trail cut across between these points. The trail I followed branched down to the stem of the Y and led to Avalon. I was none the ~ ‘se for my ex- perience. Now I would add another rule for camp life: Never leave camp, in the West, with- out a canteen of water, unless you resolve to follow the banks of a river no smaller than the Missouri. The climate of this island is perfection. The mid-winter air is soft and balmy, like our Northern June—too warm to exercise much in the sunshine. All verdure is green, including tenderfoot; flowers in full bloom, while the constant songs of mocking birds and other feathered songsters make the air melodious. We had but 2 rainy days in 6 weeks, up to the middle of the rainy season. Shooting and sea fishing are unexcelled; while for those who wish to camp, con- veniences of water, fuel, and supplies are of the best. I would be delighted to see the thousands of over-worked business and professional men resting and recreating on this “ Isle of Summer.” DB COMANCEE LIAR, CAPT. Cy J. CRANE, U.S. A. From January 2, 1881, to June 3, 1888, I served most of the time at Fort Sill, in the country of the Kiowas and Comanches. Among other duties, I had charge of Io Indian scouts—5 Kiowas and the same number of Comanches. I was assisted in managing them by the interpreter, Horace | P. Jones. The best scout and the greatest liar among them was Comanche George, a man about 45 years old. During my stay at Sill there were usually 2 troops of cavalry there, and my scouts acted as their scouts and guides. In 1886 1st Lieut. George A. Dodd, 3d Cavalry, commanded his troop on a scout along the Washita river, North of Sill, and Comanche George was with him. George was a hard rider. and, like most Indians, neglected his horse. On this trip he had only one pony, and his hard riding and neg- lect so reduced the strength of the animal that, in a fit of rage at not being able to get better work out of him, George shot the poor thing. Jones promptly told me about it. George, on his return to the post, lost no time in making his appearance at the Ad- jutant’s office, to give a good excuse for his brutality, in order to escape punishment. This is his story, though not quite in his language. “IT was up Washita river with Lieutenant Dodd’s white soldiers. One night I was sleeping and saw my father and mother (both dead many years). They were mighty hungry and poor; nothing to eat, no clothes, no pony, no blanket, nothing. They begged me to be a good son and send them a pony to ride. I told them I had only one horse and had to ride him on a long scout; but they said I could get others and they couldn't. They looked.so poor and begged so hard, I promised to kill my pony next day and send him to them. I shot my good horse and gave him to my poor old father and mother.” George’s story was told with all the ear- nestness that usually accompanies a lie. He knew I was aware of the Comanche custom of destroying property and killing domestic animals over a warrior’s grave, in the su- perstitious belief that these things and ant- mals go with him for his use in the here- after. I credited the Comanche tribe with possibly another superstition, and George was not punished. AMATEUR PHOTO BY W. C. MOTTERAM. PUTTING THE SHOT. 279 A MAMMOTH PAIR OF ANTLERS. From a photo kindly loaned by Albert Friedrich, San Antonio, Tex. (SPHISOY SVYNV) SXONG GCUVTIVN ON, CROATAN. E. J. MYERS. *¢ Sleep—drowsy dreamers—sleep— Your watchfires fright away the beasts of chase : All harmless round your midnight camp they pace. The breezes whisper and the running streams, All, all is well ; then peaceful be your dreams.”’ The cold, damp contact—the indescrib- able chill of the brute muzzle—the dank point brushing my face, flashed across con- sciousness. The sleeping bag held me like a trap, with my arms pinned to my sides, and it twisted around my neck clutching my throat. From my very lips downward the chill ran through my body. On the other side of the tent the other man was sleeping; and the rifles lay on the far side; and even if it were of avail, not even a knife was handy. Would the other man hear me? Would he act without los- ing his head? Would that usually cool, and ready wit fail in this hour of need? In repressed but penetrating tones I called: “Arnie! Don’t move! Arnie! There is abeanitim the tents ooluy he voun is ‘ “ Time to get up, sah,” and Mose’s voice, accompanied by a rude shake that thrust aside the curtains and let in the lamp light, awakened me and sent the shuddering scare into the illimitable. “Yes, I'll take a cup of coffee while I dress.” Not even the familiar stateroom, the guns showing on the rack in the saloon, the glittering china on the breakfast table, wholly dissipated the creeping shudders and hideous chills of the dream as I jumped out of my berth. Down the companionway came the call that all was ready; that it was time to be off; and breakfast, always a dispatchful meal when the day’s hunt is waiting,’ was quickly through. In the faint light of the lantern, I. saw my way to the skiff, and jumping in, put the tiller hard down; and as the sail bellied to the wind, we shot off into the darkness —the water boiling in phosphorescent bub- bles, whirls and eddies and running off into serpentine shapes, swept over the gunwales as the skiff fled before the wind. From afar Bodie’s Light, set on high like a huge Cyclopean eye, sent a stream of radiance into the darkness and the flitting, intermittent motes, breaking steady radia- tion, meant nothing more than the head- long flight of the wild water fowl, beating to death on the crystal prisms against whose merciless edges the birds crashed and fell headlong, a mangled bleeding mass. Unto the ships that went up and down the waters and rounded the capes, the light was a beacon and a welcome warning; 281 unto the water fowl a bewitching radiance that lured them to c1uel death. Through the dim, shadowy mists that lay thick on the waters, the grays and duns were creeping in illusive forms. The boom of the surf on Hatteras’ diamonds, and the shrill discordances of swan and geese on the keys, hastening laggard dawn, came up on the breeze. Save now and then a clank of block, the straining of the mast, the splash of the waves on the cutwater, a word from the Captain as to laying the course, we sailed on; for the yacht must swing at anchor, far distant, if the shadowy clouds of red- heads, widgeons, broad-bills or brant were to flash over the battery, sweep down on the decoys or hurl themselves in the water before they discovered the deception prac- tised on them. In the wake the lights of the yacht had disappeared; first the green and then the red dying out; and ahead the glow of the pipes in the bow suggested faint ridiculous comparisons with the beacon flashing from Bodie’s Light, dispelled by the rank odor of the smoke blown in our faces. On and on into the darkness, the skiff sailed, until I drew my peajacket around my throat and chest to shut out the chil that ever comes with the break o’ day: and to the order “ Bring her up” I automat- ically responded as the man in the bow dropped the anchor. As the sail noisily slatted and flapped to the breeze—the angry tones of the Captain; “~ Reef that sail! Put out that light, you galoots! Do you know where the ducks are resting? ’’—made the men jump with a noisy clatter that. pro- voked other and fresher expressions. The blind was shoved overboard and weighted with the iron counterfeits, while all round the wooden ducks were huried in apparently confused splashes that took rank and orderly file when the decoys, straining their anchors, began to bob up and down before the wind. Up at the head of the battery, on a par- tially sunken strip, back of the gunner and out of danger, the live decoys were placed, so as to be out of range of shot, and the shells were stowed at the head of the nar- row coffin-like box to be my pillow; while on either side was placed a double hammer- less gun, one of 12 and the other of Io gauge. In the East the first faint reddish splashes and edgings were beginning to paint the marges of clouds. Yellowish chromes were building a pathway for the sun, and the world’s rim was assuming form, with a great glow of pearl and red and blue. 282 Before the coming day, the gleaming light was fading and the white shaft on Bodie’s island was betraying its existence in a gaunt grayish shape. Noisier and shriller and echoing plaint- ively in the early hour were the cries of the swan, with the deeper calls of the geese forming an undertone; while the curious muffled rattle, hardly distinguishable, from the swash of the waves on the flaps of the blind and the sides of the skiff, caused Spence to sing out “ That’s the red heads a-wing.”’ I stepped on the battery, and, with re- fraining good-byes, the skiff sailed away. In the soft light between me and the East the beach was assuming form and showing the long barrier that shuts the placid waters of the sound from the tur- bulence of the ocean, while the gleaming stretches were the ponds and pools on the keys, reflecting the light where, later, I should shoot shore birds until the fancy shot, and not the bag, was the measure of sport. On the other side, toward the setting sun, only the slender tapering masts of the Brant showed where the yacht swung at anchor. Afar I saw the blowy, smoky masses on the horizon’s rim that at first suggested the cloud drift before a squall; but an uplifted hand, against which not even a zephyr blew its breath, told me the wind was coming from the Northwest and that the water fowl were already in motion, in the early breeze blowing out there. When brr-brr-swrr sang around me and was gone, and while I had been standing there dreaming, the first flight of water fowl, allured by the decoys, had passed, and the first shot of the day was lost. What is that murmur coming over the water? Now it is like the cooing of the cock-dove, or the strutful tones of the wood-pigeon, and now it is like the muf- fled drum of the ruffed grouse. Now it is the rush and murmur of the gale under the eaves, and around the gables; and now it is the fanning of countless wings of water fowl, beating the air, and it passes over the blind with a sough of the wind that takes a cool head, a steady hand and a quick eye to make both barrels bark in its midst, with splashes on the water rising over the roar of the gun, telling of arrested flights and hurtling plunges to death. Now ready for another, and raising my head I saw 2 dim, hazy masses to the Southward which, in the clear atmosphere, looked like flying clouds; but they were moving against the wind, and which way would they pass—over me or far off? Not long either would it take to pass over the blind if they were moving my way. The guns were ready and I began to call the ducks with that curiously muffled rattle, made by the roll of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. Down the wind went KE CKHALTAON, the sound, and on went the call. How low they were flying! I feared they would light; but onward they came, straight for the decoys, and behind me the renegade ducks were quacking and flapping their wings as if washing, and probably all knowing they were luring the flying mass to their doom. Ready for the. leap to my feet for a stand- ing shot. The flock is coming against the wind. They will divide and rise fast—all too fast—when they see the battery. Now it is the other roll of the rattle, and “up and at ’em.” Both barrels to the left, and now drop the one gun and up with the other. A quick wheel and both barrels to the right at the fleeing, frightened flock and they are gone in the distance. The right hand shot is always best saved for the right handed man. Two I certainly got; but who in that intense excitement can note how many fall, or what success follows the aim in the mental intoxication of the moment, when the glance sweeps down the barrel and the flash of the gun follows the rapid flight of the quarry fleeing from death. Again and again, -as I lay on my back, after the shot, with the glow of the sport running through me, in the soft warmth of the December sunshine, the balmy drowsi- ness of the Carolina noon, rocked by the motion of the waters, I forgot the quarry and the sport and let my mind drift whither it would, perversely to woodland and whence not. From the satisfaction of repletion, back- ward to the hour of hunger and want, is all within the compass of an hour. The humor of both is akin. It is the sweep of thought backward to the start from New York, on the Roanoke. The old officers who were in charge of her as Patronym which, in the days of 60 had been seized by the Virgin- ians and the name loyally changed to Pat- rick Henry, knew me as a boy. They also knew my forefathers. Hence they granted me the privileges of the pilot house where I got me at daylight. Then I saw the sky- ward flight of geese, on their way to Roanoke; and ducks and ducks and ducks —on every wave—passing over the pilot house; crossing the bows within gunshot, until it made me waver whether I were not journeying too far. The steward served a French déjeuner at sunrise, and that was typical of the Old Dominion line—a synonym of vigilant war- fare, comfort and pleasure of coast line travel. Eh, Llewellyn of the Roanoke! That flock may, as fledglings, have fled from my birch bark canoe on Tchitagama waters, in the frozen North; and the brant sweeping over me may have hidden in the sedges on Paradise river,in Labrador, when the “dory passed by. Thus the morning passed until I heard the Captain call, and the skiff ranged along- side the blind. ON CROATAN. “Well, how many shells left? The sound must be full of dead ducks,” he said. eriver ss isee;) Till go with you. Ive enough for to-day;” and the Captain whistled. In with the blind and decoys; and before the wind we sailed to pick up the dead ducks, the Captain and I in the bow. “ There’s one!” “ There’s 2!” And down we sailed, picking up the dead, float- ing on the waves, the idle sport and toy of the wind beating and driving them to the leeward. A bath and a rub down, and then I can hardly wait for my dinner. Overhead is the clank of windlass and the noisy tramp of the men getting sail on the Brant. “White wings aloft!” The yacht must wing her flight to Roanoke, for I want to dine on terrapin, at the Club House, to- night; and on the morrow geese and swan on the II lump. Yonder lies Kinnakeet and thither—not over a few hours’ sail—is Hatteras; but our way is Northward, to the narrow stretch of waters uniting the great sounds. Weare bound to the waterway under the cloudy path of the myriads of waterfowl, winging their flight down the coast edges; over the keys that run from Virginia down the Caro- lina coasts. On the deck is spread the result of the morning’s work, with smoothed plumage, wings folded and heads carefully arranged so that no beauty of pinion or feather may be lost when they are viewed at home in the North. The stars are out and Bodie’s Light is aflame when we pass the Southern point of Roanoke island. The little cannon booms our arrival as, a little later, we drop anchor off the Club House, which is ablaze with light. Hello! That’s curious. I didn’t know of any members likely to drop down, and I rejoiced to think of good company as the lantern, on the flagstaff of the club house, returned the signal. Telling the Captain to send my traps after me in eager haste I picked up a half dozen ducks and my favorite gun, and jumped in the dingey. I was in my gray Scotch sweater (no beauty) with an old canvas cap (no style), old shoes (a tramp’s), no coat, in one hand the ducks and in the other my gun (a sight). i threw open the door of the hall with a jolly, “Here's how to you and your feed,’ when astonishment struck me dumb; for around the huge fireplace, which roared and crackled with oak and pine logs ablaze, sat 3 ladies and 2 club members, who greeted me with a yell directed as much at my appearance as at the individual. Well that was the unexpected. “Why, old man, no you don’t;” and dragging me back they made me sit down and tell of the sport. After the introduction, and before the 283 gossip was ended, supper, for which I had come, was announced and as we lingered, the others over the coffee and I over the indispensable cup of tea, the talk ran on. “ Bring in the dice, Bob.” “Do nothing of the sort; your pick.” “Indeed, you won't. Caste« lalitake: tie Il tump:7 “What's the need of gambling for choice of the lumps? I’ll take my chance at the III, whatever it may be.” “Well, let the girls toss the die.” Between you wns: and «lL haye no luck,’ and “you had better cast yourself,” and “I’m sure I'll lose,” and such ilk, the die was finally thrown. The luck of the toss gave me the last and the tears of the tosser made amends for the probable ill luck; for Il] lump meant a sure bag and III meant hope, prayers and an early return; and there was only the “ North lump,” a long way off; and the South lump which was rarely used. The II and I were quickly taken, with as many jibes from the guests, at my unfort- unate champion, and mock congratulations to me from the others, over the rest of the labor that awaited me on the morrow. “Well, what are you really going to do now, honestly? You had better drive over to the North lump if you want any shoot- ing,’ said Jack; but I kept silent as I thought of the 12 mile ride, at midnight, and that I would have to start the decoys at once, in the skiff. I went outside and looked at the skies, the drift of the milky way and a long, low haze in the Northwest; and the recollection of the early drift of the first tide down the sound, and the weather sayings in that re- gard, made a lump rise in my throat as the thought followed desire. “Ts that you, Spence?” podes cir havesyyour traps: “Wait; 2 lumps are gone, and I don’t want to ride to Uncle Bill Basnight’s this evening.” Spence gave a low whistle, probably re- flecting on a change of my mind in antici- pation of the mellow scuppernong wine, that outrivals Yquem, and the ripe yams that savor of the South Sea isles, to be had over at Uncle Bill’s. both of which I wor- shiped equally with Spetice. ~ No; think—I’m looking at that haze.’ And Spence’s laugh breaking out almost be- trayed us as the voices from the inside called me to come in. HONE well, now old wiseone, up! “Only the South Hole for me,” I an- swered. Such derisive laughter; such sar- casm and banter as I had to bear; for all knew what a forlorn chance I had unless it blew half a gale, banking up the water against the keys. you can take You'll take your what’s 284 But I had some compensation when we went into the cold room to look at the morning shooting: for this time there was pleasure in listening to the comments. Telling the steward to give Spence the lunch for to-morrow, an early call, break- fast and start, I bade all good-night and went to snatch a few hours’ rest. South Hole was an accident and a dis- covery. Only a knot of sand rising out of the waters, 2 rods from the long outer key, or ridge of sand, where, tired of buffeting against the storm, Spence had one day pulled up the skiff to wait until the wind went down; and marking the passing geese there and then capsizing the skiff, he had crouched behind it and killed until even that greedy, unappeasable, hardened old hunter’s heart had grown tired. Since then it had been hollowed out and a blind built; but save the combination of wind, weather and water, with low flying clouds, it had brought naught but disap- pointment that bit deeply and rankled sore- ly, with more than polite and gentle com- passionate and forgiving phrases for lost labor and time, on the return to the Club House. Therefore they laughed. In the darkness we staked the live wild geese decoys, by a torch of pine knot and lightwood; and the boys pulled out the skiff and decoy box. Full 30 yards over toward the key we staked the 3 live swans, and one of them could “honk!” Then the quarry seldom came within 20 or more yards of the decoys. That was indeed speculating; for there is no game hunted so difficult to get within range of as the wild swan. Naught but chagrin over great flocks settling on the shallows, so far away that we had to frighten and raise them with the rifle, al- though one was killed that way. In the gray dawn, it was a wild scene of low flying clouds, shallow waters, lashed into wild froth and yeast; patches of blue, and many promises of squall and rain and storm. with the moon emerging bright, and great strips of stars in the intervals. As we realized the day and the weather, we danced, shouted, and ‘“ Whoop-de- doodle-doo-ed,” until the live decoys, floundering and straining at their thongs, threatened to break their legs and brought Spence and me to fair sense; although we saluted the “ governor of North Carolina,” and the “governor of South Carolina,” again and again; and wound up with the senate, the legislature, the common people, -nd—a dry bottle. To-day was sportsman’s day at South Hole: for the breeze was blowing a quar- ter gale. Later it would freshen, and when it broke—but then, there was time enough to think of that, and work enough to pro- vide for it when the time came. The drift and scud of the clouds and the RECREATION. spray and mist of the waters were gatherea by the wind and blown down and out of the thick and rack, welcomed by the “ honk,” “honk” of the decoys, the wild geese came in irregular squads. Quick! quick! It’s a wing shot at the fowl driving against and in the very teeth of the wind; and you squarely cover them before they can rise or turn aside as you spring to your feet and let emm=have it! > Whey are ilyinessomast: and they come so near that you can hear the spat of the shot striking the thick feath- ers, and the strong “thud” of the hurtling, stricken fowl, against the sand or the water, is only equalled by the convulsive throb of your heart as it seems to pump every drop of blood in your veins! Bah! That shot should have killed an ostrich; and, disgusted, you think of the shot a wild goose can carry away from a Io gauge gun. And then, by Jove! the ecstasy of that long kill makes you pat your gun as daintily as though she were “ yo’ gal in Sunday dress,” as Spence puts it. Around the blind, as the morning waned and ran into noon, there must have been over 20 dead fowl staked up to life-like imitation of geese resting on the stand. I was noisily working at the lunch basket when a grip at my collar pulling me back- ward, sans ceremonie, and filling me with wrath and the basket with wet sand, with Spence on top of me and hissing in my ears, ended all thoughts of lunch; for out of the blast came the high soprano tremolo of the swans; to which the old tenor, tug- ging at his thong, was responding like a very Lohengrin. “For mercy’s sake, get off!” Spence had put the gun in my hand but kept his hand on my neck, and his weight lay heavily on me. “Do you hear them swans dropping out yonder? lek em come! Dom tam avers they’re too far off!” We harked to every sound; for the decoy swans were noisily cluttering, and I feared to stealthily peer through the brush. “Giminy crackers! Look at them geese! There must be a _ million!” muttered Spence. And indeed it seemed true, when, with painful labor I screwed around to look; but not for me; one swan for a thou- sand geese. : There they are—5 of them—confound it, just the other side of the decoys, and in dead range. They might as well be in Jericho. The old male swan stands stark and stiff, with suspicious caution and vigi- lance gleaming in his eyes and looking straight at the blind. Can he see the muz- zles of our guns in the gray brush? Or do our eyes shine like his? Lower down! Crouch and wait! More cries, and more geese coming. What a pain to waste that sport! But the swans are coming nearer and when I look up, they are about 60 yards away. It may RECKHLATION. be safe to shoot; but Spence’s hand lies heavily on my arm. The old fellow has read my thoughts. Now they’re moving off, and we'll lose that shot sure. Then Spence whispers, “ Hit him back of the wing; a little low down. Now stand up and give it to him!” And we leap up. The swans flap and rise and the guns bark once—twice! ‘“‘ Missed? They’re all off! No; the old one is swim- ming.” Out of the blind I tumbled, and after him, through the water, I rushed. On swam the bird, and I chasing. There he tries to fly. Now on him! Only a broken wing and a shattered thigh as I lift him up. What a beauty he is! Snow white and a very large one! How heavy he is and how tired I am when I get to the blind, wet through and through; and it is 2 o'clock. We ate our lunch like savages, and Spence began to wish for the boat to come after us. The weather had settled thick and stormy, and it was going to be nasty. 285 Spence’s heart was full of worry for thgq decoys; and really I shared in his anxiety when the boys came through the water towing the decoy coop and we began to hurry, for Spence was weatherwise and it - was well to heed. There were 26 geese and one swan! Then when we were fairly under way, in the skiff, the weather was upon us. It was dusk when we reached the club house, where we found our friends; and the sum of their sport was as nothing, compared to mine; but when the swan was brought in, 3 pairs of eyes filled with tears that had no pity for me, and viciously flashed in indignation when Jack ordered a bottle of wine to cele- brate the swan! “ At least,” said my fair champion, “ luck was with us,” and to the others she said, “You don’t know good fortune when it meets you!” All of which was true! The swan, a noble specimen, hangs on the wall of my dining- room. RECREATION, BETH DAY. To be up in the morning early, as day be- gins to dawn, When the dew lies cool and rayless over the silent lawn; When not a breeze has wakened to ruffle the sleeping lake, When birds in the topmost branches are the only ones awake; When the pale, wan moon is fading, out of the brightening sky; When the sleeping flocks in the farmyards, or else in the pastures lie; When the air is fresh and fragrant with scents from the orchard trees, And the hint of blossoming roses is waking the honey bees; To drink of the air of morning—a full, deep draught—that brings A Lethean peace for trouble, and a thou- sand cankering things; To feel lost youth returning, till the swift glad pulses reel, As the level miles flow backward from un- der the gliding wheel; To leave all care behind one; to be free as the birds that fly. To be kin to the world of nature, to the __ earth, and air, and sky: With the blood of some wild creature danc- ing in every vein, And the peace and beauty of morning blooming in heart and brain; To traverse the meadow, the upland, the forest, the valley, the hill, The ocean, the lake, and the river, the rap- ids, the brook, and the rill; All the year round, in the winter, the spring, the summer and fall, Ah! this is true recreation, the best rec- reation of all. ELKLAND. ik THE BEAVER POND: ERNEST SETON THOMPSON. The other day, when Ellwood Hofer took me to see the big beaver pond, whence he took 3 beaver for the Washington Zoo, I saw at once a chance to publish a careful drawing of a real beaver pond, to replace the fanciiul things one sees in books. Us Ree. Jie Wa P TiS CNL on Sk" Me Ye 4 4 VIEW LOOKING SOUTHWARD FROM THE ASPEN. FIRST AND SECOND PONDS IN SIGHT. 7 FOOT CANAL IN FOREGROUND. The task of making the drawings was a much greater one than I had expected; for instead of 3 dams J found 13. With a Io foot pole, a one foot rnle and a compass, I worked 2 days and produced the diagrams herewith. “ Lost Creek,’ a Northward running tributary of Elk Ney on which Yancey’s és ipo 8 ma Sen fe De cay, es FIRST. OR SOUTHERN SECTION OF THE BEAVER POND. 150 YARDS IN LENGTH. Inn is placed, is a small one, 18 inches wide, averaging 3 inches deep and running about 154 miles an hour. It rises in the marsh at the South end of the big pond. This marsh teems with life. It is a veri- table naturalists’ paradise. Swarms of Brewer’s blackbirds, scores of sora rails, broods of green-winged teal and dozens of song sparrows, hawks, woodpeckers, rock- _big brothers, 286 wrens, etc., are heard and seen in every direction. Muskrats swim about, on every side, and express their admiration for their the beavers, by imitating everything they do—except work. The rock-chuck (Arctomys flaviventris?) LOOKING UP THE VALLEY. abounds in the criolite cliffs on either shore and adds its loud whistle to the other noises. Antelope, mule deer, and elk are common along the shores, and the coyote and badger are usually on hand to harry the gophers which infest the surrounding slopes in thousands. Of countless insects, frogs and snakes I shall say nothing further than that they are there. As a matter of fact, it is only by straining a point that I can write of the beaver in a series of articles entitled ‘ Elkland.” The diagrams and sketches herewith ren- der text almost unnecessary; but~—a few general remarks will help to a realization of this interesting and complicated piece of engineering. The great or central dam is the oldest; for the aspens opposite this were evidently vy ae aA \ tte im a / Sais ie alt Ne AM VIEW OF THE REMAINS OF THE ASPEN WOOD, OPPOSITE THE FIRST POND. the first that were cut away. The willows in this pond are dead; the house is in it, and finally the fact of its superior size is some guarantee of its seniority. This dam is built largely of stone, where it reaches the talus of the cliff, and entirely of mud and wood where it runs into the marsh. While I was there the beaver added a charred pole, 18 feet long and 5 inches thick Oe eine ae aan . ' Sarre ty THIRD AND FOURTH SECTIONS OF BEAVER POND, 150 YARDS IN LENGTH. _. 287 288 (Me aa | pi ME a ee a RECREATION: with sharp, hard edges and has a most artificial look. It ends abruptly at the foot of the bank and then the path, sharply de- fined, continues on to the woods 145 feet farther and 30 feet higher up. 4 The landing-places in- Va \ dicated are vishortycamalls with raised mud or sod wharfs at the end, and usually paths leading away. They are found TN Fochy Hilt. iss We / pe chiefly on the West: side, NG ENS Ui, Yery as there is no food on the \ THE FIRST AND SECOND PONDS, LOOKING WEST TOWARD THE ASPEN WOOD, AT PRESENT FEEDING THE COLONY. —the only pole I saw used. This dam con- tains between 200 and 300 tons of material. The mud for it is dug out of the bottom of the pond and so deepens the water in 2 Rai © Sp WEZZERS 25.— SECOND SECTION OF THE I50 YARDS IN LENGTH. NUMBER BEAVER POND. ways. In taking the height I measured al- ways from the bottom of the water, im- mediately below the dam. No holes were found in the banks. They may have been overlooked, but as one side of the pond is rocky cliff and the other level marsh I suspect the central moated citadel is the only refuge. The canals are numerous, but the great 70-footer, leading West from the second pond, is of chief interest. It is the high- way to the feeding grounds; is clean cut, Eastern bank. Several of the paths lead only to anthills. These are the work of a small, / wholly. black vant) are about 2 feet high, and are used by the beaver either as lookouts or else as re- sorts where he can lie in the sun and give the ants a chance to pick the; vermin off from him. There is but one house, and this is in. the large pond. It seems about 5 feet high and 25 feet in diameter, above water; but I could not get to it without swimming. My salary does not justify wading above INSTANTANEOUS SKETCHES OF THE PO- SITIONS IN SLAPPING AND DIVING. my knees, so I did not get accurate meas- urements. As to the beaver themselves (I’m so much interested in their work I had nearly forgotten them) I saw 4 at one time, and think that is all there are. One big fellow ELKLAND. BEAVER CHIP, EXACT SIZE. alone seemed interested in repairing the dam, and he worked “like a beaver” the whole time, digging mud out of the bottom of the pond and pounding it into the dam wherever he fancied the water was running over. It never seemed to occur to him that the water must go over somewhere; so the work of stopping the supposed leak goes on indefinitely, the dam grows bigger and the observant Indian remarks: “ Beaver work all time; him dam fool, all same white man.” Frequently when 2 beaver would meet 289 in the pond, i.e., the street, they would kiss each other on both cheeks and make a chattering noise just like Frenchmen. There are several good reasons why I took no photographs. One is the beaver were so busy they had not time to “ sit” SNAP SHOTS. for me. Another, the light was too poor for snap work, as the beaver do not come out till sundown. It is no easy matter to say anything new about beavers’ habits after reading Mor- gan’s.»book ‘on “The ‘Beaver and his Work” ; but I noticed these creatures are proud of their work. They are very jealous of intrusion and not without, curiosity. When I sat on the bank, perfectly still for ————_— AX uf Si ~~ TWIG OF QUAKING ASP (POPUKUS TREMU- LOIDES.) THE PRINCIPAL FOOD OF THE BEAVER. a time, they swam nearer and nearer, in- specting me closely. If I moved, suddenly, or frightened them, down they went, with a slap of their tails that was a signal heard and understood by every beaver in the pond. But they soon came up again and seemed to fully realize we were in the Yellowstone Park, whence traps and guns are banished. 290 It seems the muskrats are as great a plague to the beaver as they are to our mill-owners; for they continually pierce the dams with their burrows. The beavers seem to realize this, and Mr. Hofer tells me they kill a muskrat whenever they get a chance. The Brewer’s blackbirds in the pond are busy with their young, just now. They are noisy, resentful birds and never fail to pursue and mob any hawk, raven, RECREATION. muskrat, beaver or person who intrudes near their nests. But the beaver has a sim- ple way of dispersing the mob that I would commend to the notice of our city authori- ties. When annoyed by half a dozen of the noisy birds he gives a flirt with his tail that sends up a shower of spray on his tor- mentors and drenches them so thoroughly they are glad to go back to the brush and mind their own business. (To be continued.) ve THE LIGTLE BREAKWATERS, MARGUERITE TRACY. A red flag was flying from the boat house and the beach was almost deserted. The only people in sight were Love, and a girl, and a little old gentleman. Love had flung himself at the girl’s feet and was scooping up handfuls of sand which he patted into neat little breakwaters, all around. A stone’s throw from them the little old gentleman was also building _ breakwaters; and as he was alone he built them around himself. Out in the surf, far beyond them, some- one was saving someone’s else life. Love looked at the little old gentleman and laughed. ‘‘ Bless my heart if he isn’t building breakwaters like mine.” “ How perfectly absurd,” the girl said; and then she gazed out, far beyond them, ta the surf. “When you are 50,’ she went on, to Love, “you will still be patting little breakwaters around us, out of sand.” “ But I shall never be 50,” said Love. “T shall not grow old.” The girl nodded solemnly. ‘ That is what I am beginning to see,” she said. “You will be like the little old gentleman, when you do not grow old; and when I am 50 1 shall be very tired of your break- waters.” “T can do something else,” said Love. A stone’s throw from them the little old gentleman drew out his handkerchief and, knotting it in the corners, put it on his head and settled in the sand to sleep.” “You can do that,” said the girl. “‘ When I tire of your breakwaters you can go t sleep.” “This sea wind makes one drowsy,” © Love confessed, and nestling in the sand fell asleep. The girl knotted her handkerchief, put it on his head, stepped across the little walls of sand and went away. © “Tam very fond of him,” she murmured, - “but I see too long a vista of his break- waters.” . A stone’s throw from each other Love and the little old gentleman breathed in cadence as she went out, far beyond them, to the surf where someone had been saving someone’s else life. When a red flag is flying from the boat- house and the beach is almost deserted Love should find more valiant pastime than in building little breakwaters of sand. Hoe COPPER RIMike COUNTRY. / L. L. Bales, an old-time trapper, hunter, guide and explorer, who has been in Alaska for 8 years, trading with the natives and guiding hunting and exploring parties, writes an interesting letter to the ‘‘ Seattle Times.” He is well known to readers of RECREATION as an expert hunter, swiit- water navigator and successful mountain- climber. He made a number of trips across the Olympics, years ago, accounts of which were published at the time. He also as- cended Mt. Baker to the summit, in 1885. He was employed by Lieut. G. T. Emmons, executive officer of the U. S. S. S. Pinta, stationed at Sitka, to assist in making the collection of heads and skins of wild ani- mals, for the Alaskan exhibit at the Colum- bian Exposition. This work took him not only along the coast, from Sitka to Bering Straits, but back many miles into the in- terior. Mr. Bales has explored the valleys of nearly all the streams tributary to the North Pacific and Bering Sea. When asked about the prospects of a con- tinuation of the gold excitement, Mr. Bales replied: “The rush of gold-seekers is but in its incipiency. Another season at least 100,000 will go to Alaska. The vast extent and richness of the gold fields warrant this es- timate. To-day the Klondike country is claiming the entire attention, but the near future will demonstrate that the rich gold region comprises a territory 50 times as large as that known as the Klondike region. “The Copper river country alone, with its tributaries, is over 250 miles long, by 150 miles broad, which means an area of 37,500 square miles. Gold, as well as copper, ex- ists in abundance throughout this vast sec- tion. I have seen specimens of ore, rich in copper, from this country; while the na- tives assert both gold and copper abound along the many tributaries to the main stream. The identical gold signs are found at the mouth of Copper river that first led to explorations of the Yukon, viz: Great quantities of fine our gold permeating the mud and salt. Of course the farther up the streams one goes the coarser must be these particles of the yellow metal. Again, Cop- per river heads within a short distance of Forty-Mile and Sixty-Mile creeks, which latter are rich in gold placers and which empty into the Yukon near the Klondike. “Tf I were going to head an expedition to Alaska to search for gold, I should take the steamer Dora, at Sitka, for Nuchek, on Prince William’s Island 400 miles to the Northwest. From thence I should go to Orca, some 45 miles farther up the Sound, via the salmon cannery tugs, which make connection with the Dora, at Nuchek. This brings one within 45 miles of Valdeze Pass, 2g and some 100 miles Northwest of the mouth of Copper river. The remaining distance, to the pass, must be covered by small boats —Indian canoes being preferable. So far the route is almost exclusively by salt wa- ter, the exception being a few miles of fresh water encountered just before reaching the pass. * Valdeze Pass is low and comparatively easy of ascent. With a 75 pound pack a man acquainted with the route can easily make the trip in 3 days, through the pass to water connections with Copper river. The route could be made passable for pack ani- mals, with little expense in time and labor. I was intimately associated, last summer, with Billy Ribbstein, now of Sunrise City, Cook Inlet, who had but recently explored the pass and who had just returned from an extended trip up Copper river. He assured me the pass is preferable, in every way, to any other pass on the coast leading to the interior, and that little labor would make it a fine route for pack animals. It is by far the lowest pass on the coast. “ The trip through Valdeze Pass lands you on an unnamed lake, tributary to and but 30 miles from, Copper river. The point where you thus strike the main stream is about 150 miles from its mouth, as the river runs. The canoe journey, from the start down, is perfectly feasible, except in ex- treme low water. “The best time to go in over this route would be either in March or June. In March you have the snow and ice for travel, by sleds, while in June comes the open water for canoeing. “The Copper river country, from Val- deze Pass up, is rolling. There are few high mountains except in the Southeast. Occa- sional large round buttes take the place of mountains. Scattering groves of spruce are found on the uplands, while the streams are fringed with black alder, birch, cotton- wood and willow. The slopes are covered with flowers in the summer time. There is also an abundance of wild berries of many varieties. Everywhere may be seen run- ning water. The surface of the country is covered with moss through which the tickle top grass makes its way, growing breast high. The seed of this grass furnishes food for the armies of kangaroo mice that are found in every part of the country, being outnumbered only by the mosquitoes. “The Klondike territory is pretty well covered by prospectors now, and by next spring the rush will be so great the chances will be mighty slim for striking a good claim, open for location. Newcomers will be obliged to push in farther to the North and East, all the way from 200 to 500 miles, where supplies will be more difficult to ob- 292 tain and where the winters are longer and much more rigorous. “The Copper river country is wholly within the jurisdiction of Uncle Sam—no customs duties; no percentage; no reser- vations. Then the climate is milder as you approach the coast. The influence of the Japan current is plainly manifest in the Copper river'basin. The ground thaws toa greater depth, while the summer season is all of 30 days longer. “There is plenty of game in the Copper river country, both large and small. In the interior are moose, caribou, mountain sheep and bear. Mountain goats are found along thecoast. Thefur-bearing animalsare foxes, wolverines, sable, beaver and otter. On the lakes and streams wild fowl are to be found in great numbers during the summer, com- prising geese, ducks, swans, cranes and pelicans. Blue grouse and ptarmigans abound in the hills. Those who go to Alaska for the one purpose of digging gold had best take along a shotgun, in prefer- ence to a rifle, as much valuable time must be consumed if one attempts to hunt big game. - “ The best boats for navigating the rivers and lakes in Alaska are something after the model of a Peterborough or Canadian canoe, made of thin, light slats, covered with stout canvas and well painted. Then there should be 3 light strips of wood ex- tending the entire length of the bottom, outside of the canvas, to give protection when the boat is pulled up on shore. There should be a canvas cover, provided with manholes, eyelets and strings, to be tied over the boat toa strip along its sides. This is necessary to protect the supplies from the spray, in shooting rapids or in going against a stiff current. The canoe should be large enough to carry 2 men and 1,000 pounds of supplies. “A better boat still is the bidarka, or kyak, a skin canoe made by the natives and used by them in hunting sea otters in the North Pacific Ocean and in Bering Sea. Properly handled these boats will live where a ship would founder. RECREATION. “There are plenty of these kyaks on Prince William sound, but the fur com- panies discourage the natives from selling them to outsiders. The companies buy them up as fast as made, allowing the natives to use them, however. This precaution is . taken lest others should engage in sea otter hunting. The boats are worth $25 to $100. They are the best made, in the hands of an experienced man, in bad water. They are light as a feather, and can be easily repaired by keeping on hand a piece of rawhide and ‘some sinew. The framework is seasoned willow. The raw seal skins, with the hair off, are stretched and sewed over the frame- work, when green, and allowed to dry thereon. This renders the covering as taut as a drum head. The bidarka is not a ‘cranky’ boat if understood. “There are reports that the Indians on Copper river, and.in other sections of the interior are hostile, but this is not true. On the contrary they are the most peaceable, hospitable race of people I ever encoun- tered. That report originated from some of the trading companies whose object, for many years, has been to keep people from exploring the interior; as they have all along foreseen that when once the richness of the country, in furs and mineral, became known their monopoly of the trading busi- ness must end. “The Copper river Indians are few in number and could make little headway against prospectors, were they so disposed. They are ever ready to render aid and as- sistance where needed. They are scrupu- lously honest and will faithfully discharge an obligation. Prospectors need have no fear of the natives of the interior, so long as they treat them right.” I have known Mr. Bales 12 years, and have always found him honest and reliable. He is now located at Sitka, Alaska, and of- fers his services as guide for prospecting and exploring parties.—EDITOR. There are still some unfortunate sports- men who are not readers of RECREATION. If you know any such send in their names, and greatly oblige them and THE EDITOR, THE WOLF QUBSTION. FROM THE UPPER MISSOURI. Fort Assiniboine, Mont. Editor RECREATION: In reply to your letter requesting information as to the wolf problem, in this locality 1 would say it is very far from being settled, and it becomes more difficult of solution as time goes on. Having been stationed at this post for nearly 4 years, and maintaining a large pack of English grayhounds and Russian wolf- hounds I am naturally much interested in the subject, and gladly give you my conclu- sions on the list of questions submitted. (1.) At Fort Assiniboine, Chotau county, Mont. (2.) Gray wolves are troublesome in this vicinity, especially South of the post, in the Bear Paw mountains. They are rarely seen, however, doing all their foraging and trav- eling at night and resting during the day, in the rough country where they are able to escape observation. (3.) Wolves in this vicinity seldom kill sheep, as the latter are too carefully herded. They get a good many young colts, but prey especially on young cattle—2 year olds and heifers. (4.) It is said that in this country the loss from wolves and coyotes is about I5 per cent. of the annual increase. I have been told by stockmen along the Yellowstone and Musselshell, where wolves are especi- ally numerous, that the loss from this source is half the annual increase. I have also seen statements, in the newspapers of that locality, to that effect. In riding with the hounds, during winter, I frequently come across dead cattle undoubtedly pulled down by wolves. (5.) I have never known a wolf, or wolves, to voluntarily attack a human being although they fight savagely if trapped, or rounded up by hounds. I know of at least 2 instances in which a dismounted hunter was attacked and narrowly escaped injury, while attempting to aid his dogs. I have tried to ride down a wolf, lacking firearms, while he was delayed by the dogs, and have had him charge the horse twice. . A wolf ordinarily fears nothing so much as a hu- man being, and always runs as soon as he sees a man, whether on foot or on horse- back. (6.) Wolves are certainly increasing in number. When poisoning was first intro- duced, inthe buffalo days, the wolves fell vic- tims in large numbers. Now they are much wiser and more wary. Few are trapped. They rarely venture out of rough country, in daylight, and hence are with difficulty caught with hounds. Experience with poi- soning has made them chary of touching bait. A few wolf pups are poisoned; but an old wolf almost never falls a victim. I have 293 known them desert a freshly killed steer merely because I walked around it. I could see, from their foot prints, they had gone a hundred yards away, into the next coulee, and had pulled down another steer, rather than eat the one I had inspected. Bounties are paid on some 3,000 wolf and coyote scalps, in this country, annually. I was informed that during the months of May and June, 1896, nearly 3,500 scalps were punched in Teton County, to the West of here. (7.) I have never known wolves to signal across country. They certainly have a def- inite route which they follow, when for- aging, and treat the stumps, stones, etc., as a dog would. In one instance, where 2 pieces of poisoned meat had been put out, a wolf swallowed one piece; but on biting into the other, he evidently tasted the strychnine. This piece he carried about 30 yards, deposited it on a snowdrift and urinated on it—presumably to show his contempt. His pride was a little previous, however, as the first dose of poison rolled him over within half a mile. (8.) I have known a dog wolf to tip the scales at 138 pounds; and have seen others which I am positive would weigh 150 to 160 pounds. A bitch wolf is about one-third smaller. I have a mounted wolf rug which is 6 feet 2 inches from tip of nose to tip of tail, and have seen a number of hides larger than this. (9.) Coyotes never attack grown animals, excluding sheep; but undoubtedly destroy many newly dropped calves and colts dur- ing one or 2:of the spring months. In this section, where but little ground is under cultivation, this destruction of young stock represents a loss which is not counterbal- anced by a gain to the farmer, through the destruction of prairie dogs, cophers, jack rabbits, etc. Farther South, “especially in Colorado, the increasing pest of jack rab- bits is undoubtedly, in the main, due to the interference with Nature’s balance through the destruction of coyotes. On the whole, the character of the coyote, like that of the crow, is not so black as it is painted. (10.) The best method for the extermina- tion of wolves would be. First: To have the States interested ap- propriate a sum, raised chiefly by direct taxation of stock owners, sufficient to pay, in full, all the bounty claims for the coming year. This would prevent distrust of bounty payments and would enable men to engage in the business of wolfhunting with- out danger of having to discount the bounty certificates, for half a year’s catch, at half their face value. Second: To offer a bounty fairly com- mensurate with the time and trouble neces- sary for wolf catching. This should be $10 294 for an adult wolf, and $5 for a whelp. At the rates now paid in this State, $3 a head, nobody but an Indian can afford to hunt wolves systematically, for profit. Third: Make bounty certificates legal tender, for any amount, in the payment of taxes. Fourth: Allow any Justice of the Peace to issue bounty certificates and not require, as in this county, that the hides shall be brought to the county seat for punching. A man with 3 coyote skins, worth $9 in bounty, will hardly care to travel 300 to 400 miles to collect this suin, in a country where the railroads charge 5 cents a mile and where express rates are practically pro- hibitive. Fifth: Require each person killing a wolf to bring the hide, for the collection of the bounty, and make bounty certificates non- transferable. Such requirements would ex- clude the middle man, who now stands be- tween the wolf trapper and the State, who gets a large share of the benefits arising from the bounty laws and who in just so much nullifies the intended effect of these laws. The direct means to be employed in wolf ‘extermination are poisoning, trapping, dig- ging out the whelps and hounding. As be- fore stated, it it rare that poisoning results in anything more than the destruction of every dog within a considerable distance. Adult wolves rarely touch bait; whelps and coyotes take it a trifle-more readily. This method is highly inefficient and absolutely prohibits the use of hounds. Coyotes and wolves often refuse to eat bait which they may carry in their mouths considerable dis- tances, thus rendering even the most care- fully located baits possible sources of dan- ger. Poisoning should be restricted by law and the provisions of such a law should be rigidly enforced. Bait should not be put out within 2 miles of a travelled road, nor within the same distance of a habitation, excepting that of the poisoner. Violation of such a law should result in a heavy fine and judgment for twice the value of any domestic animal destroyed. The poisoning method is advantageous to the State treas- ury and correspondingly inimical to the in- terests of the wolf catcher, inasmuch as a majority of the animals poisoned run long distances, after taking bait, and are never recovered. Trapping is a fairly safe method of de- struction; but is much more successful on coyotes than on wolves. It is difficult to so place a trap as to deceive an old wolf and snow storms are apt to impair its efficiency. There is always a good chance, if the trap is located near a cattle trail, of catching cattle or horses; and any dogs in the vicinity are reasonably sure of lacerated paws or of broken legs. Digging out the whelps, in the spring, is RECREATION. an easy matter when the den is once located. Under the present bounty laws of this State searching for the burrows can be profitable only to those whose time is of no value, such as Indians and half breeds. The sev- eral hundred wandering Cree Indians, de- ported from this State a year since, were a potent factor in the killing off of the whelps in their vicinity. Hounding is a method at once sports- manlike and satisfactory in its results, al- though a source of constant expense. This does not apply to the use of fox hounds which, in this country, are absolutely un- able to catch a coyote or to cope with a wolf, even if he should disdain to run from them. A pack of fast fox hounds, now 18 in all; has been thoroughly tested in this post, during my service of nearly 4 years. In all this time they have not only never caught a coyote, but they have never even come near doing so. This experience coin- cides with that of others who have worked fox hounds, in Indian Territory and in the Northwest Provinces of Canada. The best pack for work on wolves is un- doubtedly one composed of the best grey- hounds and Russian wolfhounds—the lat- ter of the coursing type These are faster than the greyhound, for a dash, but are not so speedy in a long run, of several miles. The heavy set, fighting type of the Russian wolfhound is useless as a coursing dog, and should only be run with faster dogs. They are killers, not runners; and in this respect should undoubtedly surpass even the stag- hound, as their teeth and jaws are better and their coat a more thorough protection. Packs of such dogs should be maintained by every large cattle company, or outfit, and the smaller ranchers should combine to keep up such a pack within a to mile radius of their ranches, moving the pack from place to place and not confining the hunt- ing to one locality. Such a pack, properly worked, should soon kill off or drive out the wolves and coyotes in the country cov- ered by them. The pack could be worked by boys at such times as the ranch work oc- cupied their elders; and by properly re- stricting the number of pups and utilizing dead cattle, or worn out horses, as food, should not be very expensive. These dogs should catch at least # of all the wolves they chase. I have known a good pack to pull down as many as 5 or 6 coyotes a day, and to run the season’s kill well up into the hundreds. These remarks apply only to the best dogs. A pack of inferior or slow dogs is a constant source of annoyance and disap- pointment, and by their use the wolves are soon educated up to such a degree of wari- ness that even the best dogs are unable to get sufficiently near to stand a chance of overhauling them. Edward L. Munson, Lieut. U. S. A. THE WOLF FROM THE YELLOWSTONE DISTRICT. Miles City, Mont. Editor RECREATION: I note with interest Mr. Thompson’s questions, in July RECRE- ATION, touching the wolf question, and they should’ bring many responses from the rangemen of this country. tst. I have just returned from a 2 months’ buckboard trip, visiting the various round- ups working in the Powder, Tongue and Yellowstone river country. I regret I did not have copies of July RECREATION with me, for distribution, for everywhere the wolf question was being discussed and fresh tales of ravages of wolves and coyotes were being recited. 2d. Gray wolves are decidedly trouble- some here. Within a few miles of town, in almost any direction, they are known to pull down and destroy colts and calves. Numerous instances are also noted of their killing yearlings, and 2 year olds, within sight of the ranch door and often inside the pasture fences. 3d. The wolves destroy cattle, horses and -sheep, though colts and calves are their preference. Yearling calves are not cared for by the range cows and must fight for themselves; so, if cut off from the herd, are soon pulled down and killed. 4th. It would be extremely difficult to es- timate the damage wolves do. Every ranch has its bands of horses and cattle, called “‘ranch stock’’—stock that is seen every day and that ranges near by, or in pastures—milch cows, work and _ saddle horses, young bulls and valuable brood mares. I know of many instances in which, this season, the wolves have destroyed 25 to 40 per cent. of the increase, and numerous grown animals, from among such stock. If this be true what must the losses amount to among range animals that are only seen once or twice a year, and that dur- ing the round-up seasons? So serious has this condition become that many of our small ranchman are going out of the busi- ness While with one round-up outfit recently, I visited a wolf den, in the Badlands, where the day before the cow-boys had shot 2 old wolves and had killed 11 half grown pups. A ranchman took me there to show me how these pests locate their dens, near together, and to give me a practical demonstration as to the amount of food the wolves bring for their whelps to discuss at their leisure. There were remnants of not less than 25 colts and calves strewn about the ledge where these savage beasts made their home. 5th. I have never known wolves to harm a person; but I shall not soon forget a jour- ney I made, on foot, one January night, some I5 years ago, between here and the Redwater. My horse got away with my gun, saddle and overcoat. I had 12 miles QUESTION. 295 to go to where I expected to overtake him. Just at dusk a wolf appeared, only a few rods ahead, in the trail. He lifted up his voice and was soon joined by 2 of his kin. They seemed to know I was unarmed—save for a butcher knife—and that I was tired and footsore. They soon had plenty of company and were, at times, much nearer to me than was comfortable, before I took refuge in an abandoned camp, where I awaited daylight. I am therefore certain that wolves, when hungry and in numbers, will harm a lone foot passenger, plenty. : 6th. Wolves and coyotes are increasing rapidly here. They were not so numerous 20 years ago, when the last of the Ameri- can bison were being exterminated, for their hides and horns. 7th. I have never heard of or seen any- thing to lead me to the conclusion that wolves signal to one another across coun- try, other than vocally. The howl of a gray wolf can be heard a long distance. I once knew an old she wolf to carry a tal- low ball—containing a big dose of strych- nine—4 to 6 miles, laying it down in the snow every now and again, while she bayed, loud and long. She was joined by 2 full grown males, at different points. The trio travelled a mile together and then each ate enough of the bait (the ball was only an inch and a half in diameter) to kill, as was evidenced by the 3 bodies, found the next morning within 50 feet of each other. They must have known it was loaded but it would seem the temptation to eat was so strong they finally concluded to take the chances. They played for small stakes and lost. 8th. I have never measured a gray wolf, but I know they grow large enough, and are strong enough, to drag a colt or a calf many miles, over the roughest country. oth. Yes, the coyote is a sneak thief and an unmitigated nuisance. He lives mostly on prairie dogs and the remains of animals left by wolves. 1oth. It appears to me the only way to rid the country of wolves is to offer a bounty of $5 or more, for pelts, and to provide funds to cash the certificates. This will set every practical wolfer at work. Some cattle outfits keep packs of hounds and kill some wolves in that way. Only a few of the largest operators can bear the ex- pense of that kind of sport. The old time wolfer, who locates the den and-bags the whole outfit has the only practical scheme for reducing their numbers, perceptibly. Wolfers will not work—and it requires mighty hard work, and hard riding, to kill wolves—for a $2 or $3 bounty. Then to take a certificate that there is no available appropriation to pay, and that bankers and brokers will discount 25 to 40 per cent., if they handle it at all, is poor pay. L. A, Huffman. FROM MONTANA. Anaconda, Mont. Editor RECREATION: Back in the 70’s, when countless herds of buffalo covered Dakota and Montana and when the Indians reigned supreme, the coyotes and buffalo wolves were plentiful, easily killed, and ex- ercised no such cunning as is attributed to them now. It was no uncommon thing for a wolfer to strychnine 40 to 60 large wolves, and as many coyotes, in a single night. This could be done until about ’83, when the buffalo were practically no more. Then the cattlemen put out so much poi- son, to exterminate the pests, that the wolves, from being gluttons, and carrion eaters of the lowest order, have acquired tastes that are quite fastidious. In fact it is now almost impossible to poison a wolf. I put out 8 ounces of good strychnine last winter and got only 8 coyotes. , The wolves and coyotes would eat the drop baits, and sometimes whole carcasses of cattle or horses; but few would die. I would follow up their trails, in the snow, and find where they had staggered about and vomited the poison. Then they would soon recover. In conversation with 3 coyote men, last fall, from Northern Montana, they told me they had frequently watched coyotes eat poi- soned meat. When they got sick they would immediately stagger about in search of a weed which, on eating, neutralized the poison and Richard was himself again. I do not vouch for the truth of their story but it sounds plausible. Few coyotes were killed in Western Mon- tana, last winter, because it does not now pay to follow them. Trapping and shooting are the best meth- ods of exterminating wolves and coyotes. Two years ago, last spring, I shot 37 coy- otes in one week. The Montana bounty is $3 a head, payable every quarter—if there is money on hand. There is always more or less difficulty in getting a settlement and coyote hunters have lost interest in hunting down the animals and then being compelled to sell their bounty, certificates to the bank at 50 per cent. discount. I will now answer Mr. Thompson’s ques- tions in their order: Ist. There are not many gray wolves here. It is too near the mountains; but coyotes are plentiful and troublesome. All ranch- ers and cattlemen who have 50 to 200 head of cattle, lose 5 to 20 head of calves every spring. These, at 3 years of age would bring $40 a head. Hence the wolves cause a clear loss of $200 to $800 to the ranch. The losses of cattlemen, who keep large herds, run into thousands of dollars every year. These varmints also destroy a great many sheep and lambs. Farther North and East of here they kill a great many colts every RECREATION. season. So, in the aggregate, the loss runs into the millions every year. 2d. I have never known of a buffalo wolf, or a coyote, molesting any person, with the intention of holding a post mortem. The gray timber wolf is said to have killed peo- ple in the Minnesota and Wisconsin woods, but no such cases have ever occurred on the plains. 6th. I believe wolves and coyotes are on the increase during the last year or so. At least they hold their own. 7th. Although wolves and coyotes are very cunning I do not think they can or do, signal across the country to other wolves. 8th. Have never weighed or measured a wolf. Judging from the size of their howl they weigh a ton. oth. The coyote is a greater menace to stock than the wolves, and in a year destroys more young game than all the hunters and Indians put together. He never overlooks any bets in the shape of young calves, sheep, chickens, or game. roth. A $10 bounty on coyotes and ‘wolves, payable whenever certificate is pre- sented, would practically exterminate these animals in less than 2 years. There are many thousands of dollars worth of State bounty certificates, issued years ago, that remain unpaid. Now where is the induce- ment for wolfers to rustle for scalps? Gray wolves are far more shy than,a coyote, and far scarcer. They frequently kill grown horses and cattle, while the coyote, like the poor, is always around us. So, in my opin- ion, based on years of observation, the coy- ote commits far more depredations in a season than Mr. Wolf ever dreamed of. Vic Smith. FROM THE BIG HORN BASIN. Editor RECREATION: At request of Gov- ernor Richards, I will tell you what I know about the wolf question. My experience is limited, but what I shall say is at least prac- tical—not theoretical. » TstoL, am locatedin' . Bic EeraeiGer Wyoming, in what is known as the Big Horn Basin, at the foot of\the Big Horn range of mountains, on the West side, about 90 miles South and West from Buffalo, Wyoming, and 125 miles from Casper, Wyoming, in a Northeasterly direction. 2d. Gray wolves are becoming very troublesome in this locality 3d. They destroy cattle, horses, sheep and game of nearly all kinds. 4th. As to the amount of damage done in a year it is a hard matter to estimate. This I am sure of, where stock is properly taken care of, the wolves are by far the greater source of loss. We have had 2 ° : THE WOLK wolves kill 3 or 4 head of stock in a short time, and they would undoubtedly have done much more damage had we not tracked them to their den and caught the young ones. Then we seta trap in the den and in 2 or 3 days the old female was caught. I think the dog left, as we were not both- ered any more for some time. In this county they kill at least 5 per cent. of the small ranchmen’s stock each year, and there is no telling what per cent. of range stock they do destroy; but considerably more than 5 per cent., in my opinion. 5th. No, I never knew of a gray wolf killing a person, but I have known of their chasing people 2 or 3 different times. I be- lieve they would kill a man, when starving, and when there are a lot of the wolves to- gether. 6th. Wolves are increasing rapidly. If they increase here for the next 5 years as they have in the past 5, they will take all the profit of the stock business. 7th. No; I don’t believe they tell one an- other what parts of the country are danger- ous; but they do signal one another when they want help to attack something that is. too large for one wolf. Their howl can be heard a long distance; from 5 to Io miles, according to the condition of the air. 8th. Absurd as it may seem, I never measured or weighed a wolf, in my life. We have a skin mounted, as a rug, that meas- ures 76 inches from tip of nose to tip of tail. Mhe feet have been cut off, and as’ near as I can judge, it would have measured about 50 inches from tip to tip of fore paws, when stretched out, and the hind legs measure about 52 or 54 inches, in the same way. This wolf would have weighed over 100 pounds; but as I did not weigh him, I will not attempt to give a very close guess. oth. The coyote is undoubtedly a nui- sance to the sheepman, but does not harm cattle or horses much. toth. The best means of ridding the coun- try of wolves is undoubtedly the bounty scheme, as a good bounty will set a great many people to hunting them; but the bounty must be paid all over the wolf in- fested territory. It will do no good to hunt them in one section and let them thrive in another. As we are much interested in the wolf question, I shall be glad to furnish you any information in my power, at any time. While I have killed a number of wolves, I have never given the matter close attention until of late. They now seriously threaten our business. I have procured 5 hound pups, gray hound and stag hound, mixed; and intend running the wolves with them. I do not know how it will work, as I have never had any experience; but next year I can tell something about it, for I intend to give the matter personal attention and to get the best results possible. Geo. B. McClellan, Red Bank, Wyo. QUESTION. 207 FROM DEER LODGE COUNTY, MONTANA. ; Woodworth, Mont. Editor RECREATION: I have not much to say on the wolf question, from personal knowledge, as I have never seen a wolf kill a domestic animal; though I know they do kill sheep at every chance—even while the herder is with them. When I was on the buffalo range I have seen as many as 100 gray wolves in a drove, all traveling together. They did not need to kill game, at that time, for there was plenty of it al- ready killed. In those days if one could get the wolves hungry they would take poison freely; but they have grown too smart now; and it is almost impossible to get a wolf of any kind to take a bait. They are very hard to trap. They will discover a trap where a fox will walk into it, and the wolf is too wild to make a success of shooting. The only way I have found to be successful is to have a good pack of dogs and run the wolves down. I will answer all your questions, to the best of my ability. You want facts, and not hearsay. 1. Woodworth, Montana—in a timbered country. 2. There are a number of gray wolves here, but they kill nothing but deer—mostly white tail. 3. I have not heard of their killing any stock in this vicinity. 4. I do not think the gray wolf does any damage to stock, in this county, though the stockmen complain of the coyotes killing calves, out on the open range. 5. No; that is all done in newspaper of- fices. 6. They are holding their own, appearances. 7. No; I do not believe they have any such signals: though, to my certain knowl- edge, gray wolves can call others to a feast. Coyotes have signs that will warn others to keep away from a poisoned carcass. Af- ter one has visited it no others will go near it. 8. The largest wolf I ever saw, dead, weighed 105 pounds. I did not make any measurement. g. A pair of coyotes will do more harm in one night, in a sheep herd, than all the gophers will do in a year, in any county in this State. 10. The best way, to my thinking, to get rid of the wolves and coyotes, is to pay bounty enough to make it worth while for hunters to spend their time after them. Then they will soon disappear. M. P. Dunham. to all I will esteem it a personal favor if you will send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen you know, who are not yet readers of RECREATION. FROM THE GAME VEPIELDS: MR. LEAVENWORTH’S DEFENCE. Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Editor RECREATION: I notice in your August number, an article by P. W. Roche, regarding game in Posey county, and some bags made by local sportsmen, myself among others. I also note the comments of the editor regarding a “ reasonable bag ” and the epithets applied by said editor to him who, in the opinion of said editor, has taken more than said editor considers a “reasonable bag.”” Before I fall before the fire of the many “ high minded sportsmen ”’ called to the charge by the “ Hey Rube” of the editor, allow me to present to the read- ers of RECREATION a statement of the facts; as I am not desirous of being tried upon the article of my friend Peter Roche, whose imagination is almost as great as his cir- cumference. . My friend Peter is all right; whole souled, jovial and with a corporation as big as the State of Texas. But he never fired a shot gun in his life, and could not tell a choke bore from a boomerang. He would not know the whistle of a wood-cock froma calliope, and I know, of my own personal knowledge, he labors under the impression that squirrels go in bevies, and that the proper time to shoot Bob White is “ when the wheat is in the shock, and the quail is on the top.” For these reasons I forgive Peter. If I thought he had done this deed through malice I would stick my frog spear in him. My wife and I did kill 296 squirrels last 3eason, 12 being the most bagged in one day. The season, in this State, commences June Ist, and ends December 2oth. (It ought tc be from June 15th to November Ist.) So we get 6 months and 20 days of shooting. The squirrels were killed in 3 States—Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. It took just 15 hunts to get them. My wife and I rise at 3 a. m., go to the woods and return by gam. I have made it a practice for years to quit hunting, in any piece of woods, when the squirrels begin to get scarce. I keep memoranda of all the squirrel woods within 20 miles of this city. In this book I write anything of interest I note, regarding the game there; such as its becoming scarce; the number killed there, etc. I am the only man in this county who has ever taken any initial steps to enforce the game and fish laws, and to protect game and fish generally. I have made many ene- mies and lost some law practice by so doing. The statement regarding the killing of quails by Stallings and Knight is, in the main, correct. I think the birds were shipped to Evansville and sold. We now have a law against selling quails, that will do much good; and while it will not stop quail selling, it will restrain it. As for my- self I never bagged over 20 quails in one hunt last year. My wife and I, on several occasions, killed 25 mallard ducks, last fall. We would commence shooting at 9 a. m. and quit at 2 p. m., frequently with ducks flying in clouds over us. We do-not kill game to see it die, or to boast of our prowess. The only regret we have, in hunting, is the pain we must inflict on the beautiful inhabitants of field, wood and water, and the life we take but cannot give again. We love the sweet morning, the sparkling water, the dark wood, and the cries of the wild creatures of the forest. We would not give these, for all the lifeless bodies of game ever killed by man. Mr. Roche writes, “the greatest duck, squirrel and quail shooting to be found anywhere is in Posey county, in the South- western part of Indiana.” This is a great error.. The only duck shooting we have here now, is on Hovey’s lake. This lake is on a private preserve, and no one is allowed to shoot there except ' members of the Hovey Gun Club. It was on this lake the bags before mentioned were made. Twenty years ago this country liter- ally swarmed with water fowl; but they are now gone; or, if they do come, are soon driven away by countless hunters, who fire at them out of range. Nothing, in my opinion, scares ducks away like shooting at them at long distances. Few are killed, but as they never get a chance to feed or rest, they soon leave. Squirrels were never so scarce in this county as now. Not because of the 300 we got last year, but for some cause, unknown. They were abundant through the winter and in the spring, and in many localities I know they were not killed, out of season, as I watched them myself. They were not even shot at. In February I counted, in one locality, 41 squirrels while going through a piece of woods. and marked them, intending to get them in June, when mulberries were ripe. In June, when I went to hunt them, they were gone. There was no “sign,” no nests, no dig- ging in the ground, no gnawing of rotten - logs. I find the same state of things every- where. Private woods where no gun has been fired for years, and where the squirrels have been always fed and petted, are de- serted. Mr. Templeton, who has kept a 10 acre tract of woods, for years, stocked with squirrels, says they have left his woods also. He has observed their habits closely but can give no explanation of their absence. Nor can I, or anyone else. Perhaps ReEc- REATION can, or some of its readers. I was in a boat. | | ia FROM THE .GAME Quails are fairly abundant, and would have been unusually plentiful had it not been for a queer throat disease that at- tacked them, early in the spring, and then suddenly disappeared; some werealso killed, with their broods, by heavy floods. The hunters here go to Kentucky and Illinois for quails, although we have some at home. It is only across the river to Kentucky, and 7 miles to Illinois. Now Mr. Editor, you have the truth— blaze away! And if you hit a tender spot in my “high minded sportsmen’s” con- science again, I will ‘“‘bob up serenely ” and let you know; because I did not know T was a “ game hog.” I suppose ‘‘a game nog” might grunt around the classic shades ot Posey county 40 years, and not know it, unless some one from the effete East should happen to mention it to him. Meantime, if you happen to hear of a man or several of them, with the ‘‘sinews of war,’ who would like to invest in about 1,000 or more acres of fine hunting land, with a lake in it, where there are jack snipe, wood-cock, squirrels, ducks, geese, quails, etc., that have been hunted too much, and that have never known protection, but that can be easily and inexpensively restocked; men who would take your humble servant, the “game hog,” in with them, not as an ob- ject of charity, but as a capital furnishing partner, kindly let me know, and I will for- give you the hard things you have said of an old subscriber. Seth Leavenworth. Mr. Leavenworth has certainly made a frank and manly defense of his action. [ believe his statements are true, and if my friend Mr. Roche had given all the facts re- garding this shooting, that Mr. Leaven- worth now gives, I should not have made the criticisms on Mr. Leavenworth’s action, which I did make in August RECREATION. It alters the status of the case materially to learn that Mrs. Leavenworth accompanied her husband on all these shooting trips, and that she did her full share of the killing. Three hundred squirrels for 2 guns, in 6 months’ shooting, is not excessive, as I set forth in the article referred to. Further- more I did not apply any epithets to Mr. Leavenworth or to the other men men- tioned, as Mr. Leavenworth says I did. He should turn to my criticism and read it again. He will find it mild and dignified, even though severe.—EDITOR. DEER IN VERMONT. Boston, Mass. Editor RECREATION: During 20 years of protection, under the well-enforced game saws ot the State, deer have so increased i in number, in Vermont, as to become a posi- tive nuisance to farmers i in the mountainous sections. ~ In order to protect their crops they found FIELDS: 299 it necessary, last fall, to appeal to the State Legislature for relief, and on the last night of the session a law was passed by which, on the first day of October-next, the first deer legally killed since late in the seven- ties may fall a victim to the hunter’s rifle. By virtue of this statute October in each year, beginning this year, will be an open month for shooting, throughout the whole State. The law provides that only deer with antlers may be shot and that 2 may be taken by any one person, in the course ofa season. It prohibits the use of dogs, salt licks, jack-lights, crusting and traps, and allows one deer, and the head and hoofs of another, to be taken from the State, when accompanied by the captor. The first pro- vision is intended to protect does and young bucks. In Essex and Orleans counties, deer are said to be most numerous, although they are to be found in numbers in nearly every county of the State, excepting possibly those bordering the upper part of Lake Champlain where there have been fewer op- portunities for them to multiply. They have long been regarded as too friendly to the farmer, in the mountain regions of Rut- land, Windsor, Lamoille, Caledonia and | Orange counties, and some mighty inter- esting stories are to be heard, at the coun- try stores and taverns, of their tameness, their pranks with cattle and their utter dis- regard of danger. It is told for the truth, and need not be doubted, that along the line of the Central Vermont railroad, deer are frequently seen on the tracks, and in more than one in- stance engineers have slowed their trains to avoid killing them. Tn several sections among the foothills of the Green mountains, deer herded with the cattle in the mountain pastures, last sum- mer, and when the herds were driven home for the winter the deer followed, hovering around the farm-buildings, and, in some instances, even entering the barn yards and feeding with sheep and cattle. About a month ago, while mending a fence, J. H. Hoadley, a well known farmer of Wood- stock, one of the principal towns of Wind- sor county, found a fawn lying in the brush, shivering with the cold. The mother deer had left it, and after waiting 3 hours Mr. Hoadley picked it up, carried it home, and wrote to the State game commissioner, who directed him to care for it. The little fel- low plays about the house, sleeps in a rock- ing chair; seems to enjoy the society of human beings, and laps their hands, ex- hibiting all the apparent effection of an in- telligent dog. The kind hearted farmer would like to keep the little fellow for a pet, but the law will not allow it; and as soon as it is able to care for itself, the fawn must be liberated. Right in the heart of the Green moun- tains, in Rutland county, is the little village 300 of Sherburne. There a good story is told of “Uncle Billy,” a large buck who’ had grown so tame that he often fed with the cattle, in the farmers’ barnyards. During the summer Billy had pastured with some young cattle, back on the mountain’s side. After they were driven home for the win- ter, late in October, Uncle Billy began to get lonesome and one cold day, the last of November, he left his fellows of the forests, went to town and established his head- quarters in the sheds near the old church, in Sherburne. He soon came to be recognized as one of the fixtures of the little village, and ex- pected and usually received daily rations from the villagers. When food was not placed at his disposal, however, “ Uncle Billy’ would make good the deficiency by stealing fodder left by horses, in their stalls. For some time the old fellow was a great pet, but he finally became unruly and ugly and now and then knocked down his bene- factors, which of course did not please them. At length the villagers began to think of getting rid of “ Uncle Billy; but how to do it and evade the law was the question. To shoot the old fellow would be a breach of the law, punishable by a heavy fine. One Sunday morning matters came to a Crisis. “Uncle Billy” was feeling uglier than usual, that morning. He appeared on the street, just at church time. A venerable deacon was on his way to divine worship, “Uncle Billy” caught sight of him and gave chase. Just as the deacon was enter- ingthechurch doortheinfuriated buck gave _ him a foot-ball push from behind and the little congregation was treated to the un- usual spectacle of Deacon making a “Kelly Slide” to his family pew. The sequel to this unholy act was not far distant. Next morning ‘‘ Uncle Billy” was found dead in the horse sheds, back of the church. Paris green, in a manger of corn meal, had done its work well and faithfully. That the wooded mountains and valleys of Central and Northern Vermont are full of deer is not to be questioned, for a mo- ment. The stories of farmers generally arid the statement of the Essex county men to the last legislature, in particular, give ample proof of an abundance of the animals in many sections. State game commisssioner Titcomb is authority for the statement that there are more deer in Vermont than in either Maine or the Adirondacks; and he is not given to talking at random. Certain it is that by October Ist, there will be few, if any, better deer hunting grounds in the East than among the Green mountains of picturesque old Vermont. SPORTSMEN’S EXHIBITION IN BOSTON. An announcement which interests every true sportsman comes from Boston, giving RECKEA TION. ~ a general outline of the plan on which the first exhibition under the auspices of the New England Sportsman’s Association will be given in the Mechanics’ Fair Building, Boston, March 14 to 26 inclusive. This is to be, essentially, a sportsman’s exhibition with numerous delightful gleanings from forest and stream and with actual, practical, demonstrations of life in the woods, con- trolled and managed by true sportsmen, and will by no means be the conventional “trade show.” On the roll of membership of the New England Sportsman’s Associa- tion one finds inscribed the names of nearly all the representative sportsmen of the East, many of them of national reputation, whose broad, liberal policy and true sportsman- ship bespeak a most comprehensive and successful exposition. Here the visitor will find all the latest and most improved paraphernalia pertaining to life in the woods, with the newest inven- tions in rifles, shot-guns, rods, reels, and shooting and fishing outfits. Electric and naphtha launches, ducking boats, canoes and kyaks will form an interesting exhibit, their peculiar features and _ possibilities being demonstrated on a miniature lake, where also various exhibitions of aquatic sports will be given. Realism—not idealism—is the watch- word of the association, whose game pre- serves will form a startling exhibit, abound- ing in superb specimens of elk, moose, cari- bou, deer and antelope—not menagerie or circus stock, but trapped in the forest, es- pecially for this exhibition There will also be many cages of game _ birds—quail, grouse, prairie chickens, etc., and a huge. enclosure wherein will be shown a great variety of game mammals. But perhaps the most fascinating of all will be the demonstrations of life in the woods, from the picturesque Indian camp, and the log cabin of the trapper, to the tem- porary lean-to of the amateur sportsman, all equipped with practical utensils and para-- phernalia, and each presided over by guides —Indians, Canadians, hunters and trappers from all parts of the country. The basement, which is light and airy and in every way perfectly fitted, will be util- ized for ranges on which rifle and revolver contests will occur; while an art depart- ment for amateur photography, now so popular a pastime, will undoubtedly be es- tablished in one of the galleries. Each department will be in charge of the leading sportsmen of New England, in their respective lines, and will be managed intelligently so as to appeal to the devotees of each particular sport. Plans of the build- ing and other details are being prepared and the trade will shortly be furnished with full particulars. Inquiries, applications for space, etc., may be addressed to The New England Sportsman’s Association, Boston, Mass. FROM THE THE INDIANA QUAIL LAW. Anderson, Ind. Editor RECREATION: I notice in your August number a communication from Stanley Waterloo, Paoli, Indiana, that is misleading. He says, ‘“‘ The law protecting quails in Indiana, allowing no open season for 2 years, has resulted in a noticeable change in the habits of the birds.” There is no such law on the statute books of the State of Indiana. Section 22009, Burns’ Revision of 1894, reads. “Whoever shoots or destroys or pursues, for the purpose of shooting or destroy- ing, or has in his possession, any quails or pheasants during the period from the Ist of January to the 1oth of November of the same year, or shoots or kills any wild turkey between the Ist day of February and the 1st day of November of any year, shall be fined in the sum of $2 for each quail, etc.” You will observe the open season is No- vember 10 to January I, inclusive. House Bill 97 approved March 3, 1897, prohibits the killing of grouse or quails for market. Our last Legislature is entitled to the thanks of all self-respecting sportsmen for the destruction of pot hunters. The law re- ferred to is as follows: “Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana: That it shall be unlawful for any person to pursue or kill, within this State, any quail, ruffed grouse or pinnated grouse for purposes of sale, barter, traffic or removal from the State, or to sell, barter, keep, expose or of- fer for sale or remove from this State any quail, ruffed grouse or pinnated grouse caught or killed in the State of Indiana.” This statute has a penalty provided, in section 2, in the sum of $1 for every quail, tuffed grouse or pinnated grouse so un- “es pursued, etc., for the purpose of sale. No doubt Brother Waterloo feels, as most other sportsmen in this State do, that the pot hunter and market butcher are largely responsible for the almost exter- mination of the quail. I have, within the last 15 years, seen 25 or 30 covies of quails in a day’s sport, and have, on many days, bagged 2 dozen birds. Last year, during the open season, I think I did not, at any time, bag to exceed 8 or Io birds in a day’s hunt. I understand, from farmers in this vicinity, the prospect for good shoot- ing, this fall, is better than it has been for many years. I am delighted with Recreation. Ama regular subscriber and through a local news dealer have sent annual subscriptions to some of my friends. I have sportsmen’s journals that cost me 3 times the price of RECREATION, that are tame compared with this splendid magazine. O. M. Keltner. GAME FIELDS. 301 IDAHO NOTES. M. W. MINER, Some 3 or 4 miles from the goat lick, in Dead Man’s canyon, Boise Co., Idaho, is a high table land dotted with numerous small lakes, one of which is the source of Warm Spring creek. This lake simply swarms with the salmon trout, or Dolly Varden trout, and peering down into its clear waters one can see thousands of them. One peculiarity of them is that when one bites they all bite. At other times not a nibble can be had from any of them, though bait or fly be dragged under their noses. Like the small girl “when theyre good they're very, very good, but when they’re bad they’re horrid.” On our arrival there not a fish could be induced to rise to a fly, rush at a spoon hook or to taste venison, grass hoppers, white grubs or even a mouse; yet we could see hundreds of trout beneath out raft. Finally I became desperate. I made a lariat from a piece of silk line, and fastening it to the end of the rod snared a beauty that was more than sufficient for our dinner. About 3 p. m. the trout commenced jump- ing and would bite at any thing thrown on the water. We frequently had 2 or 3 ash hooked at one time. In the course of an hour they suddenly ceased biting and not another rise could we get. Nor could we tempt them with ait. Parties visiting these lakes often catch a horse load of fish in an hour or 2. At other times they are unable to catch a fish for days together. Why? x * 2 It is estimated there are between 2,000 and 2,500 mountain sheep now inhabiting the slopes and mountains of the Middle Fork of Salmon river, mostly in the vicinity of the upper end of the great canyon, which is about 60 miles from the main Salmon river. The country isalmost unexplored and inaccessible. Two trappers who wintered in that country, last winter, told me of them, and said from their cabin door it was almost a daily occurrence to see bands of 60 to 100, feeding on the bare hill sides, near the canyon. Dietrick said there were two rams in the outfit that would almost catch Sheard’s prize; but that he was not suffi- ciently up in sheep hunting to capture them. He said he used to watch the sheep, with his field glass, by the hour. x * * We camped to days near the big licks on Sulphur creek, near the Middle Salmon, and it was indeed a rare treat to be there. A camera fiend would simply have reveled in the chances. Morning and evening, and all day long, deer would come into the licks: sometimes alone and sometimes 2, 3 or even as many as 8 in a band. Oftentimes 302 they would carefully approach our tent; stopping at short intervals and stamping their fore feet as if impatient. I found that by holding a bright red handkerchief before my face I could, by making short advances, and then halting, approach to within 40 or 50 feet of them. It was amusing to see them wheel and run ‘when I would throw down the flag. The bucks were all in the velvet.. I saw many beautiful sets of horns. A 3 pronged buck, that often visited the licks, was the largest deer I ever saw. He would out- rank all the other deer in height, by some 8 inches, and was much broader across the back and shoulders. Many of the yearlings were but little larger than fawns. The deep snows of last winter, in the mountains of Idaho, caused the death of a great deal of large game. We found several deer that had died from starvation and some trappers told me that never before had they found so many dead or dying deer. K ok *K In the vicinity of Canyon creek, on the South fork of the Payette river, roams a monster elk. I saw his tracks and they are larger than those of a work ox. We found one horn he had shed and it measured, at the base, above the crown, 10% inches in circumference, and 535% inches in length. We left it at the cabin of a trapper, near there. He told us he had gotten glimpses of the elk but had never been able to get a shot at him, and that he looked as large as a bull moose. This. elk has been known of in that vicinity 4 years. What a prize he would be for a real sportsman. But he will doubtless fall a victim to some prospector or trapper, who will complain of the tough steaks and, on account of the law, will hide the head and skin in the brush, to go to waste. ~ * ** * Just above the mouth of Dead Man’s canyon, in Boise County, is a goat lick. It is a warm spring whose water has a slight alkaline flavor, and is greatly relished by big game. It is constantly visited by the numerous goats that inhabit the rocky, snowy range of mountains, there. The tracks in the immediate vicinity would lead a tenderfoot to imagine a few thousand sheep had been there to drink. In July and August the lick is also visited by numerous deer and some few elk. It is indeed a charming spot for the man who seeks to add to his trophies, for he can sit in a blind and take his choice, at a range of about 100 yards. WHERE TO FIND GAME AND FISH. Dotsero, Col. Editor RECREATION: During the sum- mer and early fall, many tourists visit this locality to hunt, and to fish in our streams Ses RECREATION. and lakes, which are well stocked with trout. Last autumn I made frequent trips up Deep creek, a picturesque mountain stream, after trout. My catches numbered LO tO 2 rangine “in Tenoth irom | tome inches. The tush] have seen. here, thuswian vane all salmon trout. The largest I have heard of, taken from Grand river, measured 23 inches. Though) an, excellent, fish, still) 1 do tnes think its flavor is so good as that of the little fellows back in the Pennsylvania streams. Here, I prefer the brook trout to those taken from the lakes; while for sport, I take the stream every time. Then, too, I would much rather catch a 2-pound trout, in a small stream, than a 6-pounder in a river like the Grand. This Deep creek is the outlet to Deep lake, a fine body of water, almost 10,000 feet above sea level, hence the clear wa- ters of lake and stream are always very cold. I venture to say a sportsman and lover of nature, after having made the trip along this stream, from its source to its mouth, would feel amply repaid for his journey, though he had come hundreds or thousands of miles. The canyon through which the stream flows is from 2,000 to 3,000 feet in depth. I think it equal to the famous Royal Gorge of the Arkansas. Standing in a narrow part of the canyon q and looking upward, one can get an idea of its immensity. On either side are per-~ pendicular walls of solid rock, while the sky is only a narrow band of blue. To leap from one wall to the other would, SIREN ently, be an easy task. Along the rocky cliffs are mountain ~ sheep, and it is to be hoped they are safe from hunters. Among the neighboring hills are deer, elk, bear, grouse, and other game. Here, too, is a magnificent field: for the amateur photographer. Innumerable views may be had, while pictures of wild animals can be easily secured. Not behind Deep lake, in attractiveness, is Sweetwater lake, without exception the prettiest little body of water I have ever I have, on several occasions, spent a few days there, catching trout. There seems to be an inexhaustible supply of them in the lake; but of this more anon. I heartily endorse your course towara the men who mercilessly slaughter game. D. Gilmore. WHAT CONSTITUTES A REASONABLE BAG. Lindsay, Ont. Editor RECREATION: I have taken REc- REATION, for the past 6 months, and am very much pleased with it; and especially with your earnest attacks on the game hog. ~ Allow me to express my opinion of the © people mentioned by Mr. Roche, in August FROM THE GAME FIELDS. 303 RECREATION, who killed 300 squirrels in a season and 105 quails in one day I think those men are pure hogs, with the emphasis on the whole word. Mr. Roche says they are expert hunters. I would like him to tell me what difference that makes. Because a man can drop 105 quail in 10 hours, he is not justified in do- ing so. My definition of the term game hog is “one who does more than his fair share in the extermination of game.” This leads to the question, ‘““ What is his fair share?” In my opinion Mr. John F. Knight was a hog, that day, by about 80 birds How many quail will be left in Posey county in 5 years, at that rate? This is a problem that should have the serious consideration of every true sportsman. Last fall I had an opportunity of playing hog with ruffed grouse; but stopped short on my 15th bird, although I had not been out much over 2 hours. This is a good country for bass, muska- longe, ducks and grouse; and to all readers of RECREATION I extend a hearty invitation to come over and enjoy some good sport. This invitation, however, does not apply to John F. Knight & Co. Arthur S. Parkin. Py s. I intend taking some photos of deer shooting, for RECREATION’S competi- tions, this fall. Noting your request for an expression of opinion, by your readers, as to what is a reasonable bag of game for one day’s shoot- ing, where the law names no limit, I wish to say I think a reasonable bag of game for one, 2 or 3 days’ shooting is all one can kill ~ with a gun, and make good use of, either personally or by putting it in the hands of others who can and will make good use of it.* It is more reprehensible to kill one game bird and let it spoil than to kill 100 for which the shooter has need and which he can preserve and take care of. It is unlikely anyone will make an un- reasonable bag under such conditions, as the growing scarcity of game keeps limit- ing the shooter’s capacity to kill, and in re- mote sections, where game is still abundant, the shooter’s capacity to use it will be the limit. - I say “ kill with a gun” for I don’t wish to open the road to the ink hunter; for of all classes of hunters the ink hunter is the worst game destroyer. It is so easy to go out and shoot away a whole bottle of ink, and never miss a shot, that the bag usually grows to such undue proportions as to disgust even a market hunter. He is likely to think he is not get- * This is a very extravagant theory, for this age of the world, and Lam sure Mr. Jaques will find few men, among the readers of RECREATION, who will agree with him.— EDITOR. ting his share, and to redouble his efforts, while the farmers, country merchants, and rural sportsmen generally, seeing how utter- ly impossible it is for them to get their share during the open reason, improve their opportunities the year round. EK. P. Jaques, Geneseo, III. In the August number of RECREATION I read the report of Mr. Roche regarding a friend who he says killed 300squirrels in one season; yet Mr. Roche claims the man is not a game hog. I think he is. If every shooter should kill that many squirrels, in one season, there would not be enough left in the whole State of Indiana to stock an apple orchard. As to what constitutes a good bag, for a day’s shooting, my idea would be 3 or 4 squirrels a day, killed with a 22 calibre, or other small bore rifle. The idea of a man going out with a shot gun to kill a little squirrel, that will sit still and let you shoot at him, is decidedly unsportsmanlike, to me. I expect to take a hunt this fall,'in Mich- igan, after big game, and if I bring out one good head, shall consider my hunt a grand success. D. Wogaman, Quincy, O. You ask for opinions of your readers as to what constitutes a reasonable bag of game. I consider the figures you set down very liberal, say 15 to 25 quails or 10 to 15 ducks, chickens, or squirrels. This would make a fine day’s sport. I look upon the man who goes out every day he can, and shoots all he possibly can (to make a record), as being no better than the market hunter. The one shoots for gain. The other to satisfy a selfish ambi- tion, without any thought as to the protec- tion of the game; and it is a poor excuse for him to say he did not let the game waste, but that he gave it away to his friends. The fact of his thinking it necessary to make any excuse, shows he knows, in his heart, he has done a mean piece of work. I am pleased to see you take this matter up and will be glad to read the opinions of others. T. A., Rochester, N. Y. ON THE YELLOWSTONE. During our outing in Montana, in 18606, the severity of the weather was phenom- enal. Leaving St. Paul on November 4th, we reached Glendive on the 5th, and the evening of the 6th found us snugly camped, under a double tent, on Big Bear island, in the Yellowstone valley. There was every evidence of stormy weather and we made ae preparations for keeping out the cold. We banked up and irenched around the 304 tent, laid in a good supply of dry cotton- wood, fixed our bunks well up from the ground and retired, the first night, to the music of a Northeast gale, with snow. We awoke to find a zero temperature and plenty of snow. This was simply a foretaste, for there tol- lowed 15 days of weather ranging from zero to 28 degrees below. The snow in- creased in depth until we had about 15 inches on the level, in the valley. Through all of this we were warm and snug in camp. Thanks to the double tent and a good Cree camp-stove, the lowest tem- perature inside, on the coldest night, was above freezing; .and no one ever got up in the night to build fires. The shooting was good; white and black-tail deer; grouse, antelope, with oc- casional brushes with grey wolves and co- yotes to keep the interest up. We tried smokeless powder cartridges and I found, to my sorrow, it is quite easy to overshoot unless sights are readjusted. We got more game than we needed, and finally grew careless and indifferent. We are not game hogs, and 4 deer each seemed quite enough. With these thoughts of past pleasures there mingles the inevitable vein of sad- ness. George Leonard .the partner of our outings during the greater part of the last 20 years, has crossed the valley. A lump comes to my throat as I think of him. He escaped the exposure of our outing only to fall a victim to pneumonia, during our changeable spring weather A. A.G, Foronto, Cant A SPORTSMEN’S EXCURSION TO INDIA. Being about to form a party for this pur- pose I shall be glad to communicate with any gentlemen wishing to avail themselves of my services. I am willing either to con- tract to defray all legitimate expenses, from the date of departure until return to New York, for a fixed sum, or, if preferred, will accept my expenses and a fixed fee from each passenger. There will be no “ rough- ing it”? in my camp. The game to be had, in large numbers, is antelope and gazelles, ducks, quails, snipe and grouse, with a possibility of larger game. The natural and architectural beau- ties of India require no description. Let me hear from you. C. E. Ashburner, Richmond, Va. CATCHING WILD DUCKS. York, Neb. Editor RECREATION: These long summer days are tiresome to any sportsman who has to keep indoors on account of ill health, and I am one. I read with great pleasure your most val- uable RECREATION and consider it the best RECREATION. periodical I ever had the pleasure of read- ing. Game in this locality consists mostly of quails, chicken and rabbits. The former are very plentiful this year. I am waiting, patiently, for the Ist day of October, when the law is out. Then I ex- pect to enjoy myself for a few days. I wish to ask, through REcREATION, if any thing like this was ever noticed by any sportsman. A week ago I was out in the yard and saw 8 young ducks, which, on ex- amination, proved to be blue wing teal, too young to fly. I caught them and have kept them ever since. They eat and drink and seem to enjoy yard life very much. Again this morning I was at a neighbor’s house and he said: “T caught 6 young ducks yesterday, out by the water tank.” I went to look and found these were teal also; but instead of 6 young, there were but 5 young and the mother. They are very tame. The old one comes to you and will eat out of your hand. I never heard of such a thing before. The only cause I can find, that would tend to bring them to the houses, is the want of water, as the basins are all dry and many ducks were hatched last spring. This party recently started for the Rocky mountains, on a 2 or 3 months’ outing: Thomas Hamilton, Court Reporter, and wife; A. W. Richardson, Court Reporter, and sister: Glen Becker, of David City, and Thomas Epley, wife and 2 sons, of Denver. They outfitted at Denver and went to Steam Boat Springs and down on White river. J. W. Stapleton. NOTES. The prospect for game in this locality is good. There has been a great deal of rainy weather but I don’t think it has hurt the young birds. Grouse will be about as usual, 5 or 6 birds being a good day’s bag, and one must know the ground, in order to get them. Furthermore you must have a good dog, familiar with the birds of this section, without which a man would be more comfortable at home, and would get just as much game. Quails are very much in evidence and there should be an extra large crop this fall. Woodcock are an uncertain quantity. We depend on the flight, for our shooting. Most of the woodcock raised here leave be- fore the season opens. After all there is lit- | tle satisfaction in killing summer woodcock compared with the shooting of the big, strong, flight birds of October. The game of this vicinity has changed a great deal, in the past 20 years. When I first commenced to shoot, grouse were com- paratively plentiful, while quails were un- known. I remember the first grouse I AROM PHENGAME PLEALDS. killed. No one to whom I showed it knew what it was. Now quails are quite plentiful and grouse have grown beautifully less. I think this is accounted for by the fact that much of the cover has been cut off, making the conditions much better for quails than for grouse. The open season, on our birds, should be shortened at least a month. Make it unlawful to shoot upland birds until Oc- tober 15th, giving the young grouse a chance to become stronger of wing and more worldly wise. H. F. Chase, Amesbury, Mass. / Fridley, Montana. Editor RECREATION: Last winter I took a trip up the mountain to see if a bunch of 3 does I knew of had increased in num- ber, during the year. I found where they had been staying for some time; and then saw fresh tracks leading down to a creek, where I expected to find them in the bushes. They had gone on up the moun- tain on the other side. Half way-up I found their beds in the snow, 8 of them. - Like a boy after a rabbit, I stayed with it, to see if there was a buck among them. [- had a new Winchester 30-30 and wanted to give it a trial. The snow was knee deep and the going heavy. A mile from their beds, I came up with them, pretty well tired. They were all lying down among some scrubby firs. I crawled to within 30 yards and looked the deer over—5 old does and 3 fawns. Not a buck, so my hard work was for nothing. If these deer are let alone, in a few years there will be a good number of them. Grouse are plenty enough for fine shoot- ing. Fifteen miles from my place there is a band of mountain sheep, 26 in number. There are some fine rams among them. Recently I had a letter from my brother, who was in Yellowstone Park during the winter. He says young elk died, during the winter, in large numbers. Last year was dry, so grass did not grow well, and the ranges were eaten off so close that there was not feed enough, in the winter, for the elk. In the park elk increase rapidly, and if the game law was enforced in Montana, elk would drift out of the park, to the North, and soon be plentiful here. They would find better feed than in the park, and in a few years would be as plentiful as they now are to the East and South. Now, if an elk crosses the line, there are men after him at once, with all kinds of guns. W. A. Hague. Greenville, Ohio. Editor RECREATION: There are always 5 or 6 young fellows here, waiting to see Rrc- REATION, about the time they think it should come. Want to:see the pictures, 395 you know. The old man gets a little fidgety about that time, too. Wisconsin now has a law requiring all non-resident deer hunters to pay a license fee of $30. I have hunted in Wisconsin and Michigan, nearly every fall, for 18 years. Sometimes 5 to 6 of us go, and stay 2 or 3 weeks. In all that time I don’t think we averaged one deer to the man. On one of my annual hunts I met a native in the woods, one day. He admired my rifle, and said he was going to get a new gun, for he had killed enough deer that summer so he could sell the pelts and buy one. I asked him how many deer he killed. His reply knocked the wind out of my sails—‘‘97 deer!’ Just think of it, and weep! Ninety-seven deer killed for their skins! On another trip I stopped at a cabin, in the woods. While talking with the man, I glanced into an old shed. There I sawa stack .of deer hides over 3 feet high. The man told me he killed deer all summer. Said he ran lots of deer down in winter, when the snow was deep. He hunted for the market. Just think of these things, ye wise law-makers! Tamarack. Game, such as rabbits and quails, is more plentiful this fall than for several years, because of the excellent cover for hiding last year, and the new rabbit law. Squirrels are scarce in this vicinity, on account of the depredations of the 2 legged rioters. Fish are also getting scarce, because of the mar- ket hogs netting them. Several men were taken, with their nets, but they claimed they were catching turtles, and the mayor did not know the difference. There were also some rabbits killed here, during the close season, but the men claim they did not hear of the new law. I think the game commissioners ought to issue a great number of pamphlets and distribute them over the country; or better still send RECREATION to all poachers and pot hun- ters. Your efforts in making a sportsmen’s journal have far exceeded my expectations, and RECREATION will always be a welcome visitor in my den. I am pleased to see it gaining favor with so many sportsmen, and hope it will soon reach 1,000,000 circulation. I want to ask you if you think the Rem- ington shot gun will stand common charges of nitro powder.* Hoping to hear from all brother sportsmen on some subject, I am David I. Shafer, Covington, Ohio. With the exception of the buffalo, big game in the Yellowstone park, is increas- ing and it is estimated there are 25,000 elk here. Any day one can see bands of 75 to 100, by going an hour’s ride from the Grand Canyon hotel The best authorities place * Yes,—Epiror, Hi Mi j ; : i , i 306 RECREATION. the buffalo at 25 head, and it is positively certain there are not over 30. The Allard herd is in fine condition and number about 250. They are located about 65 miles from here. Dr. Baker, director of the Zoological Garden at Washington, has just bought 3, for which he paid $500 each. Dr. Baker passed through here to-day and says the bear have increased to such an _ extent, and commit such depredations on the young antelope and elk, that the govern- ment will be compelled to take steps for their destruction. Last Friday evening, about sunset, 13 of these animals fed at a scrap heap, 4 of a mile back of the Foun- tain hotel, in the Lower Geyser Basin. On July 28th Billy Sisson, a poacher, was arrested for killing an elk within the bor- ders of the park. He was fined $250 and sentenced to 3 months in jail. Eli Waters, president of the Yellowstone Steamboat Co., has 4 buffalo on Dot Island, in Yellow- stone lake. He also has a female mountain sheep, which he claims is the only one ever raised in captivity. Bald Eagles are numerous in the Canyon, and several nests can be seen from Inspira- tion Point. J. P. Webster, Grand Canyon Hotel, Yellowstone Park. Can this method of killing be called sport; or can it be patented? A miner, working near this camp, met a mountain lion at close quarters. The beast sprang at the man, who had nothing with which to defend himself but a can of cya- nide of potassium. He threw this, hitting the lion fairly in the mouth. At the same time he threw himself flat on the ground. Dhe) lion, trom the force jot) ats “spring, went clear over the man and before the varmint could recover himself the deadly cyanide got in its work and the miner came home dragging the lion behind him. Every inhabitant of this city, myself excepted, will make his oath to the above facts. Fur- thermore, these same people will make said oaths go! Dr. J. E. Miller, Aspen, Colo. That’s all right about the oaths; and I don’t want to get any of those Colorado chaps on my trail; but all the same I don’t believe the story. The mountain lion, or cougar, is one of the most cowardly beasts on the earth, and I don’t believe one ever - sprang at a man, unless cornered in some way where he could not move except to- ward the man; or unless he were so badly wounded he could not get away. This miner might easily have stolen a march on the lion, in some way, and have gotten a whack at him with a can of cya- nide; but the lion never sprang at the man, with his mouth open, to receive it. EDITOR. A HANDY COMPASS. When in the wilds, and for any reason somewhat “ twisted,” so that I do not know where I am, I have been in the habit of making use of a scheme which I came across some years ago, and which never fails. It may some time prove of use to some reader of RECREATION, so I will de- scribe it. Point the hour hand of your watch at the sun, wherever it may be, and exactly half- way between the hour hand and 12 o’clock (the figure XII on the dial) will be due South. From-this, of course, any other direction may be determined. Even on a cloudy day, if an object is held up and the shadow looked for carefully, the position of the sun can usually be determined. Sepia, Allegheny, (Pa. I am in receipt of a letter from Capt. W. C.. Brown; ‘Commanding, Troop as, ost Cavalry, who made the 1o days’ march on an allowance of one-half the emergency ration, as stated in. August RECREATION. Speaking of the march, Capt. Brown says: “It might be desirable to modify our emergency ration to some extent to suit tastes of sportsmen, who dislike so much fat meat. Our ration contains really an ex- cess of fats, but we decided on the bacon be- cause we already have it as part of the reg- ular ration. A great many will prefer ham, dried beef or pemmican, with a little bacon, to having the meat ration all bacon. The new style hard bread, and the pea meal, are excellent. “We saw but little game—only 3 ante- lope, a few turkeys and quails; but then a troop makes so much noise that naturally we would frighten the birds away before coming in sight of them. The grass in this section is so heavy this year, from con- tinual rains, that it furnishes good cover for birds, and we expect fair shooting, in the fall. Deer and antelope are scarce.” Enclosed find money order for $1.00, for which please send RECREATION to Herman Dose. It is a pleasure to me to send you a new subscription, as I think a great deal of the little book, and would not be without it for double the price. There are but few true sportsmen here. The rest are hunters, who like to be called sportsmen, but who belong to the class called in RECREATION game hogs, and pot hunters. They go out at all times, even out of season, and kill everything, whether law- ful or not. In consequence there is little game here, and I shall have to go about 300 miles Northwest to get a little sport this fall. L, Bennequitz, Wolcott, Ia, FROM THE GAME FIELDS. In answer to many letters received let me say, through Recreation, that Vancouver Island, B. C., is a good trapping ground. Beaver, wolves, bear, martins, and land ot- ters are fairly plentiful on the head waters of Salmon and Campbell rivers. Salmon river empties into Johnston’s straits, and Camp- bell river into Discovery passage, just North of the gulf of Georgia, East coast of Van- couver Island. Take boat at Vancouver, B. C., for Bear River Camp and follow up Bear river to head of right hand branch, a distance of 12 miles, thence West into a lake region barely explored. Elk, deer and cougar also abound there. L. L. Bales, Seattle, Wash. The deer are numerous around Pleasant Pond, this summer, and are quite tame. They are seen almost every night, feeding in the fields near the dwelling houses. Moose also are quite numerous. Lewis Williams recently saw a fine specimen tak- ing a bath, near the outlet of Pleasant Pond. The outlook for the open season never was so good before. Trout fishing is good in this locality. James Martin’s house is finely situated on the shore of Pleasant Pond, ready to ac- commodate all sportsmen, and the guides are near. Geo. W. Spaulding, Carritunk, Me. I went up to the mountains, a few days ago, with Mrs. Rice, leaving her there for the summer. Caught some good trout and saw 3 deer, 2 of which I could easily have shot, as I had a rifle with me. It was a novel and not wholly enjoyable experience to see a magnificent buck standing on the shore of the lake, and not to pump any lead after him; but I have felt all right about it since, for “‘of such is the kingdom of sportsmen.” . Asi Rice, bPassaica Ny J Some one asks for suggestions as to learning to shoot on the wing. I learned this before I was 10 years old, by following the rules I gave in the article I wrote for RECREATION, entitled, “In Early Days.” * It is good for any kind of shooting, as well as snap shooting. When a boy, I have killed 7 ruffed grouse, straight, in the thick brush; 24 prairie chickens and 14 jack snipe. I have never been beaten in the field. Geo. Hayden, Jacksonville, Ill. We have lately organized, here, the Rec- reation Gun Club, with about 30 members, and the following officers: President, A. M. Pride; Vice President, A. J. Olsen; * This article will be printed in an early nuinber of REc- REATION.—EDITOR. 3°7 Treasurer, R. D. Eppley; Secretary, J. P. Hughes. The object of the association is the band- ing together of those interested in out door sports, and in the protection of game and fish. We have the best of fishing and hunt- ing, in season, and there is no doubt of our success. George Hall, Tomahawk, Wis. Fishing has not been very brisk so far, but some of our local anglers have secured fairly large strings of large sized perch and sun fish. To-day I heard a quail whistling; the first I have heard this summer. Rab- bits are plentiful and I predict good shoot- ing next November. About a month agoa large black eagle was shot near here, meas- uring 5 feet from tip to tip of wings. We expect to have a good day or 2 with wood- cock. ' H. T. Severns, Burlington, N. J. A responsible guide told me, the other day, that only 10 miles from here, on his way down, he saw 45 deer and 7 bull moose. He said he paddled within 25 feet of one large moose that was standing in the water, and one of them was standing on a camp ground I made last year. None of the moose ran away, but simply stood there and watched him. I will vouch for this, as I have seen such cases several times, within the past 5 or 6 years. J. J. Kelley, Kineo, Me. Gaine is doing well. Prairie chickens hatched liberally and quails wintered better than ever. I know of 4 nests, right in town, and you can hear the birds call at all times. We offer a standing reward for information of illegal shooting. Fred A. Ward, Waterloo, Iowa. The following are fairly plentiful here: Grey squirrels, ruffed grouse, quails, rab- bits, hares, foxes and coons. Ducks, wood- cock, and snipe are in limited numbers dur- ing the flight. Geo. F. Lawson, Lowell, Mass. Grouse wintered well. Each nest has hatched from Io to 15 chicks, giving prom- ise of great sport, this fall. Geo. Cornell, Mt. Upton, N. Y. . TI am very much pleased with REcREA- TION. - It would be like missing my fall hunt to miss an issue of it. Our party got 5 deer last fall and expect to do equally well this fall. F, Fessey, Reedsburg, Wis. PSH AN TROUTING ON THE AU SABLE. Dearborn, Mich. Editor of RECREATION: I have enjoyed the articles in RECREATION so much that I give you here some notes of a 3 weeks’ camp, on a Michigan stream, which I trust may interest some of your other readers. We le:: Dearborn in August, on the M. C. R. R., to) Grayling, a small town in the Northern part of our State, and went in, by team, 12 miles to the Au Sable river. We camped on the banks of the stream, among the jack pines, and were soon among the trout. We were up with the sun, the next morn- ing, and while the ladies were preparing breakfast we went out again. The trout will not raise to a fly in the latter part of August as well as they do in June or July, and we therefore fell back on the old reli- able grass-hopper. These we found in great quantities and with our scheme for catching them it only took a few minutes to get enough bait for the day. This scheme consists of 2 pieces of mosquito net- ting, about 15 feet long. Two of us take one piece and 2 the other. Separating about 30 feet, we keep the netting in an up- right position with the one edge on the ground. We walk toward each other and on meeting double the nets and find we have 100 to 300 hoppers. These we fish out and roll in strips of cloth 2 inches wide. We are now ready for business. My father and ‘ Blackberry Jim ”’—so named for his record breaking capacity for blackberries—went up to wade down, while “ Art” and I got in at the camp and went a mile or so below. We had excellent sport with some large rainbows. Art struck some white clay, on the bottom, right on the verge of a big hole, and said he guessed he would back out; but the swift current carried him into the hole, out of sight, and he came up some 30 feet down stream. He reported having seen some fine speci- mens of trout, while scraping along the bottom, which he intended to lay for on the following day. We returned to camp, by ~ an old logging trail, and found the other boys in with a good catch, which they had kept alive and placed in a crib, for use in case we should run short.. By having a box made of lath, about a foot square, with open space through which the water can pass, and a hole on top to put the fish in, it is an easy matter to keep your fish alive by letting the box float in front of you, held back by a string about 4 feet long attached around your waist After supper we had our pipes, and en- joyed the camp fire until a late hour. And thus all the days passed. FISHING: We did not fish every day; but caught only what we needed to eat, and if the crib got over-stocked we laid off and went for berries. The Au Sable is a pretty stream and is full of trout, but has very few grayling. We have camped on the Big and Little Manis- tee, Sturgeon, Pine and Brule rivers; but find the Au Sable better fishing than any of the others. I am but a recent subscriber to RECREA- TION but have found it the best sportsmen’s journal I have ever read. If any reader wishes any information about the streams I have fished on I should be only too glad to give him what points I can. Lew Howe. THE REDFISH OF IDAHO. In the June number of RECREATION there was an interesting article by Lieut. C. B. Hardin, in which, writing of redfish found in Central Idaho, he says: “I have never seen or heard of them in any other place.” In a foot note Prof. B. W. Evermann, ich- thyologist, was given as authority on the naming, etc., of this fish. We find redfish in several small inland lakes in Western Washington. I think the Professor is “ off’ in several of his asser- tions regarding our salmon. I reside, dur- ing the summer, on a lake about an hour’s drive from our city. About a mile from us there is a body of water now called a lake. It was originally a small, glacier-fed stream, emptying into Puget sound. Years ago a dam was built across a narrow place be- tween the low hills. Since then this stream, filling up between the hills, has become.a lake, deep in places, with trout and other fish, since planted by the U. S. Fish Com- missioners. Every September, for about 2 weeks, red- fish appear in countless numbers, and af- ford good fishing. They take worms or other bait readily. They are, in color, red . on sides and back. The head and throat, and close up to tail, are dark, with silvery spots. The fish are scaleless. In shape they are a duplicate of a salmon, and are 10 to 12 inches long. The flesh is red and free from bones. Cut the head from one and place it alongside that of a salmon—a sil- ver-side female—and you would think it a miniature duplicate. Old residents say it is a landlocked salmon. We do not see them during other months, for they are in deep water. They cannot run up stream, for an artificial trout-pond has been put in at that end of the lake. Can the Professor account for this va- riety of fish? He is greatly in error when 308 FISH AND FISHING. he says red salmon run up the Columbia river from the sea. Salmon are not red until they enter fresh water; and they cer- tainly do return to their ocean feeding- grounds and are taken in seines at the -mouth of such rivers as the Puyallup, Nesqually and Snohomish. After spawn- ing season they are red—or partly so. As for salmon dying after spawning— great heavens! There would be millions of dead fish coming down the Columbia, instead of the millions that are now caught _ and canned. rs I have seen Columbia river salmon 4 feet 10 inches long. North of this river they _ seldom grow longer than 26 to 4o inches and few of 40 inches are taken. Au. landsley: FISH SHARPS IN OREGON. New Pine Creek, Oregon. Editor RECREATION: We are in camp on the East shore of Goose lake, a few rods above the Cal.-Ore. State line, or 16 miles _ South of Lakeview, Ore., the only town of any size within 175 miles. With 2 assistants and a cook we left Ashland, Ore., July 15, with one big wagon and a light spring wagon. Coming via Klamath Falls we reached Goose lake on the 20th inst., having driven close on to 200 miles over several moun- tain ridges and across an equal number of small valleys. En route we passed sev- eral streams that would be famous for their trout if they were nearer New York. Klamath, Lost and Sprague rivers, and Spring creek, are all full of magnificent black-speckled trout that rise readily to the fly. They reach a weight of 2 to 14 pounds and are regarded as being very hard fight- ers by expert anglers. The fame of the Sprague river and Pelican bay trout has al- ready reached the East and several pioneer anglers, from that region, have visited those waters. Goose lake is about 4o miles long, Io miles wide, and 8 to 23 feet deep. It is well supplied with a handsome variety of the black-spotted trout. It is quite silvery in color, with few spots, and no red on the throat. It attains a weight of 2 to 10 pounds, is as game as any one would desire and is very delicious. From here we go East, 50 miles, to the ‘Warner lakes:\ then North to Abert, Sum- mer and Silver lakes, when we return to Ashland. The object of our trip is to determine the physical and biologic features of these lakes, in order that the U. S: Fish Commission may know how best to improve their fish supply, should any such step ever become necessary. B. W. Evermann. 329 BROWN TROUT IN MICHIGAN. Grand Rapids, Mich, Editor RECREATION: Your favor of July 26th, together with the letter from A. N. Cheeney, of the State Fishery, received, and I want to show this letter to our Michigan fishermen, and see what they have to say about it. Since I saw you, I have been on Baldwin creek and have tried to catch some of these brown trout, but have been unable to raise them, either with a fly or a minnow. This stream was planted a good many years ago and the fish are very large. I believe some of them would weigh as much as 10 pounds. In fact, one was speared there that weighed II pounds. The. people connected with our fisheries all regret having planted this brown trout in the Baldwin, for it had been a good rain- bow trout stream, until the brown trout were planted and drove them out. No more brown trout will be planted in any of our other streams. The fish is a beautiful one, and as it grows to a great size, I am interested in learning all Mican about. its: habits, .,Mrj:> Van Valkenburg is one of our most successful trout anglers, and he tells me he has caught the brown trout on a minnow, at night. He says he has also had them rise to a fly, after dark. I should be glad to see in RECREATION an article from some one who is posted on the German brown trout and its habits, and am sure it would be read, with interest, by a large number of Michigan anglers. J. Elmer Pratt. In reply to your comments on my items, published in August RECREATION, I wish to say, I have never guided a party who ever destroyed one pound of trout. I ought to have said, in my previous letter, that all of these trout we did not eat, were put back into the water. If you catch trout on the fly, Q out of every Io caught, if returned to the water at once, will live. I have never been with a party that wanted to catch trout for the sake of destroying them. Nor have I ever yet seen a sportsman who did not want to have all the sport he could get out of his vacation. If a man catches 100 trout, and returns 90 of them to the water, why call him a game hog? These gentlemen carried home with them only 20 pounds of trout, while the law al- lows them 25 pounds each. Do you call that destroying trout? I do not call 60 trout, in one hour, very great fishing, as in that time, at Grace pond, you will get 3 at a cast, perhaps 4 times, 2nd 2 at a cast, 6 times. I am not finding fault with you for roast- ing people who destroy fish or game. I hope you will give it to them, at every op- 310 portunity; but I want to clear Messrs. Wadleigh and Wheaton of any blame. Geo. C. Jones, Carritunk, Me. ANSWER.—Mr. Jones’ statement exon- erates Messrs. Wadleigh and Wheaton in a measure, but not wholly. I insist that the taking of 60 trout in an hour is not sports- manlike even if you do occasionally get 3 or 4 ata cast: It is pot fishing, ‘A man must simply “‘ yank them out,” in order to make such a score. A refined sportsman, when he gets 3 or 4 trout on a cast, plays them at least 15 to 20 minutes before trying to land them. Furthermore the refined sportsman does not catch 100 or 200 trout and return them to the water, just because he can. He takes a dozen or 20 fish and then quits, for that day, and lies in the shade or roams through the woods enjoying nature. He does not fish for a record. He does not carry on a war against the fish or the game.—EDITOR. HOW TO KEEP MINNOWS. I notice that A. D. Curtis, Marinette, Wis., in an article on “ Trouting on the Thunder,” says: ‘“‘ Our minnows kept hard and fresh, by our method of packing.”’ Would you kindly let me know by what method they were packed? I find it very hard to keep minnows alive. ; I referred this inquiry to Mr. Curtis, who replies as follows: Regarding the best method of preserving minnows: Don’t net them until the last moment before starting. Dump them from the net into the minnow ‘pail, without touching them with the hands. Keep the pail in a cool place. The minnows, when crowded, soon ex- haust, the oxygen in the water and unless it be frequently changed they will come to the top to get the oxygen from the air; but this does not seemthe natural way for them. Unless supplied otherwise they soon die. A bicycle pump, with long stem, can be used to good advantage in charging the water with air, if change of water is not convenient. I have seen minnows do well when drivy- ing over a rough road; for the water will mix oxygen by splashing around in the can. As fast as they die pack them in corn meal. Give the survivors a bracer by put- ting in a few drops of brandy. You will be surprised to see how it livens them up. Un- less your journey is too long you will prob- ably arrive with most of the minnows alive. Those you have packed in the meal you will find fresh, hard and excellent bait for al- most any kind of fish. When trout would not rise to a fly, or take worms or grass- hoppers, I have had excellent sport with minnows, packed in this way. They will not decompose, but simply dry up, hard. RECREATION. Some say it is unsportsmanlike to use anything but flies, in trout fishing, but after a long and expensive trip, to a trout stream, I like to catch some, and if they will not rise to a fly, I entice them with something more plebeian, such as minnows, worms, or grass hoppers. Many times when unsup- plied with bait, I have made excellent catches by using trout fins, gullets, or eyes. The latter especially seem to have a charm for a trout, whether hungry or not. A..D. Curtis, Marinette, Wis. NOTES. RECREATION is the best book of its kind published. The game here is scarce on account of the game and fish hogs. One man, who is working in a fish market, said he caught 1,000 trout in one week. He ought to be branded and have a ring put through his nose, so other sportsmen would know him when they saw him. Last spring we saw many geese and ducks. While .walking through the fields, and along the river, I saw a flock of 31 geese. Another flock of 18 was seen later. About a year ago, I was fishing with a. man who said his brother caught a trout in this river, the Merrimac. About 2 months ago, I was fishing and it began to thunder, so I started to wind up my line, and said I would go home. I felt a pull at my line and on reeling in I found I had a one pound trout. Please tell me if worms are better than flies to catch trout with. J. F. Gardella, Haverhill, Mass. - ANSWER: Flies afford the best sport whenever the trout will take them; but there are times when they will not, and at such times it is necessary to resort to worms, or other bait, in order to get the trout.—EDITOoR. Dunning’s creek is a small branch of the Blue Juniata, in Bedford Co., 4 miles from this place. It is not a great stream for bas: but you can have a good day’s sport there, © sometimes. On the afternoon of August 3d I packed my outfit on my bicycle and left town for my favorite place. After a ride of 4 miles I arrived at the creek and found the water in good order. After securing several small frogs I went to work. My first cast brought a one pound bass, and during the afternoon I succeeded in landing 3 smaller ones. About 4 o’clock I set my rod, not having had a strike for some time, and went to a nearby shade tree. On arriving at the tree and looking around I was surprised to see my rod go- ing down the stream. Before I knew what FISH AND FISHING. I was doing I found myself in to feet of water, swimming after my rod. After a race of about 50 yards I overtook the rod, caught hold of it and let myself down to the bottom of the creek. The water just came up to my ears. I gave the reel a turn and found, to my surprise, I had him fast. Now the sport began. I found it difficult to reel him in, while in water up to my neck, but I secured him and swam to the bank. He weighed about 2 pounds. WAS iO ot. Clairsville Pa, The fishing trip 1 wrote you of, in my let- ter a few days since, resulted in more pleas- ure, in a short time, than any similar trip in my experience. I visited Ed Walsh, an ex-guide, who has a model sportsmen’s re- sort on Lake Shishebozanna, about 8 miles from Minocqua, Wis. I would advise all lovers of the rod, who desire good sport on black bass (both small and large mouthed varieties), wall eyed pike and muskalonge, to go to Ed’s place. He is a genial, whole souled fellow, who has spent most of his life as a guide in Northern Wisconsin woods, and isa gentleman. In his wander- ings, he selected this lake as his paradise, took up a homestead claim and settled down. He has a charming little wife, who superintends the “ cuisine,” and to say it is first class, is putting it mildly. ° I caught 3 muskys, the largest only 8 pounds, and black bass until I got tired, keeping only those over 2 pounds in weight. Wall eyed pike are the preferred table fish, at that resort, and cooked in Mrs. Walsh’s inimitable style, are unequalled for flavor and delicacy. The lake is itself a picture. It is probably 5 miles long by 2% or 3 miles wide, in the widest part. Deer are plentiful. Saw plenty of fresh signs and grouse are chick as bees in a flower garden. It is worth a trip up there, simply to get a drink of the delicious cold water from Ed’s superb well Bert Cassidy, Chicago, II]. I congratulate you on the success of REc- REATION. I cannot possibly see how you can afford to give your readers so much good reading for so small a price. It pleases me to see how you rip those fish and game hogs up the back. Give it to them. They area scurvy lot, and deserve all you are giving them. If you will give me a shot at that fish hog on page 88, at 50 yards, I will go you for a new hat I can make a bullseye. I enclose you names and addresses of some of my friends who are sportsmen, and hope you may succeed in procuring their subscriptions. : L. W. M., Dillingersville, Pa. 311 Magdalen, Mont. Editor RECREATION: In reply to Mr. ‘ Evermann’s article, in the July number of RECREATION: The other lake I wrote of as having the Mackinaw trout, beside Eik lake, lies on the West side of the Big Hole basin, near the head of the Big Hole river, directly under the Continental divide, which is there very rugged. It is quite a large lake, I should judge about 5 or 6 miles long by 34 of a mile wide. I don’t believe it has aname. At least Inever heard it called any- thing but “the Lake.” The outlet of it is called Lake creek, and empties into the Big Hole river. The nearest railroad points are Melrose and Divide. These are stations on the Union Pacific or Utah Northern rail- road, 40 or 50 miles away. I am positive the Mackinaw trout that Sawtell sent to the National Museum came from Elk lake. I was here at the time they were caught, and there are other parties here who were at Henry’s lake, Idaho, at the time they were sent off, and who remember the occurrence well. Elk lake is only about Io or 12 miles from Henry’s lake and Sawtell lived there at the time. There are thousands of pounds of other trout caught out of Henry’s lake, every winter, but not one Mackinaw trout. James Blair. Mr. C. C. Hiscoe, 12 West 2oth St., N. Y., has sent me a basket of black bass which he caught at Chapinville, Conn., 2% hours’ ride from this city. These bass would weigh about 1%4 to 3 pounds each, and are un- usually healthful and vigorous looking fish. Mr. Hiscoe says he caught 32 in one day, on a chain of small lakes near Chapinville, and that he threw back a number of small ones he did not count. Ed. Ball, whose address is Chapinville, Conn., guided Mr. Hiscoe, and proved an expert in this line. He is a thorough sportsman, fishes for the love of it, and charges only $2.50 a day, for himself and boat. He knows where all the good holes are, and Mr. Hiscoe advises any one, who may be in search of a day’s good fishing, close to New York, to engage him. I will give you a few facts about black bass fishing in Jefferson county, in the waters of Lake Ontario. I was fishing last Wednesday and in 8 hours caught 35 small mouthed black bass. The smallest weighed one pound and the largest 5 pounds. This was the largest bass caught here in years. Will have good squirrel hunting this fall. Grey squirrels are plentiful in this vicinity. RECREATION is the best magazine there is for sportsmen. C. A. Keller, Mannsville, N. Y. B12 CAUGHT A TON OF FISH. Mike Knaul and B. W. Gale, who, with their wives, went on an extended trip in the lake region of Canada, returned yesterday and were on ’change. ‘The party originally in- cluded B. W. Wasson, who returned earlier. The object of the trip was a fishing excursion, and the points visited were near Sanfield. They fished in Clear lake. Blackstone lake, Alice lake and others, and caught, in all, 2,000 pounds. The first catch made by Mr. Knau! was a 20 pound muskalonge, measuring 463g inches.—Cincinnati paper. If this report be true the pound master should put all these people in the pound, brand them and put rings in their snouts. —EDITOR. WISCONSIN NOTES. Mr Barnum, of Wausau, caught a 20 pound muskalonge at Eagle river, and 2 other men caught 22 bass in a lake near there. A. McKinzie, of Eagle river, and Mr. LaForge, of Rockford, Ills., caught a mus- kalonge each, one weighing 28 pounds, both being taken from the Eagle river. . Mr. J. J. Roderick caught a 20 pound muskalonge, a 5 pound bass and 5 pike, weighing 2 to 3 pounds each, in the same stream. J. Flannigan, of Chicago, landed a 30 pound muskalonge, in a lake near Eagle river. After landing it, he started to put out his line again, and only had out about 15 feet when another large muskalonge took it Mr. Flannigan was taken at a dis- advantage and did not succeed in landing the second fish. E. J. Wirtz, of Chicago, caught 2 muska- longe, at Eagle river, of 28 and 23 pounds each, and 40 bass and pike, all in 2 days’ fish- ing. P. Walsh, of Eagle river, caught a 20 pound muskalonge, in a lake near that town. J.B Sloan, Mass Me 'Clarkvand FoR: Kerns, of Chicago, in 3 days’ fishing caught '4 muskalonge, at Three Lakes, weighing 18 to 25 pounds each, and about 75 pike and black bass. Another party of 3, from Kaukauna, caught, one day last week, 120 pike and bass. In 6 hours’ fishing a Kaukauna party caught 146 pike and bass, and one muska- longe weighing 13 pounds, all at Three Lakes. M. Warehouser caught a 32 pound muskalonge, in Cat Fish lake, near Three Wales: In 2 hours’ fishing at Three Lakes, Dr. Busher and Mr. Miner, of Indianapolis, caught 32 black bass, weighing 3% to 5 pounds each. RECREATION. The picture of the fish hog, in August RECREATION, is the hottest burning up | ever saw any one get, and it is highly ap- preciated by every one here. Had we been there at the time it was taken, Ill bet dol- lars to doughnuts we could have heard him grunt. I got a subscriber on the strength of that picture, and every one here appre- ciates your discrimination between sport and butchery. Hoping to send you another club soon, for the best magazine published, I remain T. H. Wade, Livingston, Mont. I have just received the July number of RECREATION, and it is the best yet. Would not do without it for anything. Was great- ly interested in the picture of halibut. It is a large one, but the statement that it was the biggest one ever caught on a hand line is incorrect. In 1881, one was caught by one of the crew of schooner Etta E. Tan- ner, of Gloucester, Mass., which weighed 380 pounds, dressed. C. H. Dolliver, Tremont, Me. The lake fishing, in Minnesota, is the best for years. Bass and pike are being taken in great numbers, and it does not take an angier long to get the limit of 25, allowed for one day’s catch. I spent all last week up in the deer country, and learned, from the natives, there are many deer left over, though they suffered greatly on account of - the severe winter, and deep snow. M. L. Parker, Minneapolis, Minn. The trout fishing never was so good in this vicinity as this spring. Three deer were seen, about a mile from the village, a few days ago. About 25 were killed in this town last fall. Only a few years ago they were as scattering as hen’s teeth. Who says our game laws are no good? W. E. Briggs, Parkman, Me. I took a trip down the Shiawassee river, by boat, 40 miles, and caught 25 black bass and 6 pickerel, with the Bristol steel rod which I received from you. I am very much pleased with it. J. Loch, Owosso, Mich. RECREATION is at the head of all the sporting publications. Wish it came of- tener. Fishing is good here, and I0 to 40 pickerel can be caught in a day. James A. Judson, Rochester, N. Y. Near this town is a beautiful lake, 9 miles long, which is stocked with red spotted and black spotted trout, togue, black bass, pick- erel, perch, etc. E. A. Keene, W. Poland, Me. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. THE 30-30 SMOKELESS. Baltimore, Md. Editor RECREATION: In the July issue of RecreEATION G. R. Roberts, Northfield, Vt., asks for some information relating to the ghooting powders of the Savage small bore smokeless cartridge rifle, also if the soft nose bullet is more effective than the solid. A great deal has been said in RECREA- TION as to the killing powers of these small bore guns, and while I cannot add materi- ‘ally to the information heretofore given, yet every hunter’s experience will assist in making up the sum total from which relli- able conclusions may be deduced. I hunted deer and turkeys in Southern Florida, last winter, and used the new model Winchester 30-30 smokeless. The gun more than met my highest expectations. The best test I had to ascertain its killing powers, was on a large alligator, on the Caloosahatchie river. The ’gator was shot from the bow of a boat, while swimming away, at a distance of 50 yards. The ball, a soft nose, struck him squarely in the back of the head, shattering the entire skull, and, taking a downward course, was found in many fragments lodged against the skin, at the chin, or tip of the lower jaw. The hole made by the bullet, at the entrance, was about an inch wide and 2 inches long, leav- ing a decidedly wicked wound. Another alligator weighing several hun- dred pounds, and killed on the same river, just above Ft. Meyer, was found taking a sunbath on the shore and was instantly killed by a soft-nose bullet, at a distance of about 100 yards. The bullet struck near the base of the skull, shattering the vertebrz and tearing away the bony hide, and the flesh, in a manner quite amazing. Those who know how hard an alligator’s head is, and what is required to kill one instantly, will appreciate this report. The old saying “‘ shoot an alligator in the eye, only,” means that at this spot the ball is more apt to pen- etrate than to glance from his hard head; but with the 30-30 smokeless, such fine marksmanship is not required. I further found that the metal jacket shell is the thing to use on turkeys, and other large birds. A soft-nose ball fired at a sand- hill crane, at 200 yards, tore a hole through the bird large enough for a boy to run his arm through; while the full jacketed ball went through an egret, with little or no mutilation. Mr. Roberts also says he would like to hear especially about the Savage rifle. Dr. Siremba Shaw, a well-known wing-shot of Chicago, and a true sportsman, who hunted deer and bear in Florida, last winter, writes me this: 343 “In regard to your 30-30 Winchester, I am not surprised at your praise of its work. Mine is a Savage, .303, and I have never seen anything to equal it. They are perfect terrors and tearers.”’ I am now planning a September hunt, for large game, in the Big Horn country of Wyoming, and will depend on my 30-30 smokeless to do the work, leaving at home that faithful old killer, the 40-82 Winchester. Ji E* Taylor. DEVICES FOR INCREASING THE RANGE OF SHOT GUNS. M. B., Conway Center, N. H., asks how a charge of shot can be held together and made to go in a solid body, a certain dis- tance. I have tried various devices and have not yet found one that is certain in its operation. They all are irregular and un- certain, so far as I have tried them. Some- times the shot will be carried en masse 30 yards; sometimes 60 or 75 yards. About as good a device as I have found is to cut the paper shell nearly off just be- low the shot and above the top wad over the powder, leaving about 4 small places uncut. I have, by this means, made as good a tar- get at 65 and 7o yards as I could ordinarily make, with the cartridge intact, at 40 to 45 yards. I have tried this with both cylinder 4nd choke-bore guns; but don’t recom- mend it for the latter. I don’t think it good for the gun. Some years ago I got, from a New York dealer, a device made and patented in Eng- land, and called the Schrapnel shot cart- ridge. It consists of a hollow globe, com- posed of 2 halves, with perforated lips at each end. This globe is filled with shot and held together by a straight steel wire or spindle, to one end of which an extra thick wad is securely fastened. This shell and its spindle are pushed down into the cartridge shell, on top of the powder, and the edges of the cartridge shell are then bent down, with the fingers, to keep the contents in place. The length of the cone determines the distance at which the spindle will be drawn out, by atmospheric pressure, and the shot scattered to perform their work. The theory of the device is, that as the charge leaves the barrel the expansive force of the powder drives the wad on the end of the spindle against the metal globe, preventing it from separating and carrying it forward a certain distance as a solid shot. When the impulse of the discharge begins to fail the resistance of the air, against the forward side of the wad, pulls out the spindle. Suppose the longest range of this charge be 125 yards and you desire to reduce it to 314 75 yards. You must cut off a part of the spindle so as to make the 2 pieces of the shell separate sooner. I did not have enough of the shells to make a satisfactory trial; but from the experiments made was satisfied the shell would not work uni- formly. I had no difficulty in sending the charge, as a solid shot, through a barrel standing on the beach at a distance of 80 yards. This device must be used with cylinder gun, and I understand the smallest size made is 10 gauge. MacCurdy, Fresno, Cal. A GOOD RIFLE SIGHT. Tomahawk, Wis. Editor RECREATION: Some years ago I was in Kennedy Bros.’ gun store, in St. Paul, looking about to see if anything new had come out, when I found, in a box of odds and ends, a rifle sight to fit in the slot usually occupied by the old buckhorn. It attracted my attention at once, and I thought I could see an advantage to be gained in using it. I bought and adjusted it to my Marlin; used it for a number of years, and now consider it simply indis- pensable. I sold my gun, last winter, sup- posing I would have no trouble in getting another sight like this one; but have been unable, so far, to find one. It is similar to the Lyman middle sight, No. 6; but differs from it in having but one leaf, a straight upper edge, and no notch. This one leaf is on a hinge, and will fold down. It has a narrow strip of ivory, near the up- per edge, which relieves the strain on the eye, and should be used on the rifle with a Lyman front sight, No. 4, and Lyman rear peep sight, or his new No. 21. The advantages are these: First adjust your rear sight, by screwing it up or down, sO you can just see the ivory point on your front sight. Now, aim at a target, or a deer’s heart or shoulder, and you will find the lower half of the object aimed at hid. Try it and you will agree with me that when you cannot see the lower half of the animal, it is easier to get a bead on a central vul- nerable spot, than it is with ordinary front and rear sights, and with all the animal in view. This sight is a great improvement on the old buckhorn sight, for nearly every hunter knows the buckhorn hides so much of the animal that it is often impossible to tell what part is in view, and you may hold on the flank, when a heart, or a shoulder shot is due you. It is possible this sight is known and in use in other parts of the country; but I have hunted in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota for 15 years, and have never seen but one in use, beside my own, and that was last fall. It was gotten on my recommendation, by an old hunting RECREATION. companion, who now thinks as much of the sight as I do. Who else has seen one? George Hall. RELOADING SMOKELESS SHELLS. Houston, Minn. Editor RECREATION: I read RECREATION with deep interest and always turn to Guns and Ammunition first. Am a beginner in this field and am becoming a crank on the 30 calibre. Mr. M. W. Miner’s remarks on the 30 calibre, and the reloading of shells for same, are the cause of this letter. His ex- perience in reloading 30 calibre shells is another of the unaccountables A year ago last March I bought a 30-30, 1894 model Winchester, and Ideal double adjustable reloading tool; also, an Ideal perfection mold, for grooved bullets, from 100 to 211 grains, also 100 cartridges. A month later a friend got a 30-40-95 model Winchester, with Ideal tool. The one mold does for both of us. Then we tried all weights of bullets and charges of F.F.G. Dupont powder. We made bullets from pure tin up to I part tin to 60 of lead. The softest bullets, with about . I grain of powder to 6 grains of pure lead, did the best shooting; but it did not give satisfaction. Then we got some No. 1 Dupont smoke- less rifle powder and went at it again. Now we have adopted a load of Io grains of the smokeless powder and 140 grains of pure lead, which makes an accurate load for prac- tice and for small game. We can put the majority of our shots into a 3% inch ring at 100 yards. I made one Io shot score, at 71 yards, out in the woods, resting over a stump, and using Lyman rear and front hunting sights. A strip 34 inch by 2 inches covered 6 shots; anda 5 cent piece covered 3 of them. A 4 inch ring covered all of them. This charge causes no leading of barrel, no keyholeing, no wild shots. If we hold the same each time, they go the same; and the smokeless powder is clean. We can shoot all day without cleaning. We don’t claim to have a money winner, but do claim to have a good small load for the 30-calibres. It does well for men who work every day and who use hunting sights. Some day I will shoot a target and send to RECREATION to prove these statements. I have used only 50 shells and have shot 800 loads out of them. Have never burst one and they have never been resized. My friend’s.30-40 has never burst a shell. We use Winchester shells. The subscriber who asks for the name of the maker of the schrapnel shot cartridge is informed they are, or were, made by George Boice & Co., Birmingham, Eng- land, GUNS AND AMMUNITION. AS TO NITRO POWDERS. Buckingham, P. Q. Editor Recreation: I have recently made a careful test of various smokeless powders. I find that S. R. is not good for * the 40-82 but that .450 Rifleite is “ just what the Dr. ordered” for this gun. I have also used 6 grains of .250 Rifleite in the .25-20 Winchester single shot, with good results. These powders are suitable for various other rifles. From 12 grains to 18 grains of 250 Rifleite gives good results in the 44-40 Marlin. No doubt this powder will work well in nearly all small bores, as it 1s rec- ommended for them; but I am speaking only of those in which I have tried it. In the 40-82, I use 50 grains (measured) or about # of the usual black powder charge. The penetration, with this charge and a metal patched bullet, is 26 inches of green cedar. With a soft point bullet the penetration is 12 inches dry cedar. The tra- jectory is very low—about 7 inches for 200 yards, as nearly as I can find out. The powder I speak of is clean, strong, gives perfect shooting, and far less noise and recoil than any black powder I have used. During the last few weeks I shot 9 wood- chucks, with the 40-82. The soft-nosed bul- let would simply tear them open, crush the head bones into small pieces, and frequent- ly blow one side of the head clean off. They were shot at distances of 15 yards to 100 yards and I did not miss one shot. I am now experimenting with the 32-40 Marlin and will give you the results when satisfied they are worth reporting to REc- REATION. Devon. 6 HOW TO LEARN. I would like to add a mite, for the infor- mation of D. T. R. and others in regard to learning to shoot on the wing. Many good things have appeared in your recent issues that are of profit to old as well as young lovers of field shooting; but I want to say that, in my estimation, the most essential thing is to learn to bring up your gun with precision. This can be done only by prac- tice. Fix your eye on some small object near you. Throw your gun to your shoul- der without taking your eye from the ob- ject. Then look along the barrel and see how far off your aim is. Practice this every time you can, in your room or out of doors, and you will be de- lighted to see how soon you can learn to bring your gun exactly on the spot you look at. Then advance to moving objects in the same manner; taking some particular point of flight for your object, and when that point is fixed in your eye, bring your gun to bear on it. Then you will have learned to shoot on the wing, 315 When you can do this, all you need is the practice, in order to become expert. I ad- vise, in shooting at straight-away flights, that you wait until you see the height they will attain and then fire as if the bird were stationary. For cross shots, you will need to hold ahead, in proportion to the speed the ob- ject has attained, which you will have to learn for yourself, by actual practice. I had for a companion, on a duck hunting trip last spring, a man who had never shot at a-duck, and who had only owned’a gun a few weeks. He was coached as above and his bag contained 11 ducks at the close of one day, all of them killed on the wing. Donnel, Springfield, Ill. RIFLES FOR AFRICAN GAME. I saw in the May number of RECREATION an article by E. E. Vandyke, in which he advocates the use of 45-90 rifle for large game. The only game here, antelopes, are small —not weighing more than say 100 pounds at most. What would you consider the best calibre for use on these? At present I use a repeating carbine, 44-40-200, and find it often takes 3 or 4 shots to kill these small animals. What is your opinion of the 38-55 and 32- 40 rifles, for game? Which is the better cartridge, a 25-20 or a 25-25? I saw an inquiry about Lyman sights for rifles. I have them fitted to my 44-40 and although at first I did not like them I now think them indispensable, especially for running shots. W. T. Adams, Adamhurst, Natal, South Africa. ANSWER. I should recommend, for your game, a 30-30 Marlin or a 30-40 Winchester, using the new smokeless cartridges. If you have read the reports on the work of these guns, in the various issues of RECREATION during the present year, you understand fully what I mean by advising the use of these guns. They have undoubtedly greater killing power than the 45-90, or even the 50-95, while the ammunition is much lighter, and the absence of smoke is a great advantage. The 38-55 and the 32-40 should both prove effective, also, on your small antelopes; but the other cartridges have ample power and the guns in which they are used have the added advantage of being repeaters. I should not advise the use of the 25-20 or the 25-25, as these calibres are too small and the powder charge too light to be effective, on antelope, unless the bullet be placed in the most vital spot —EDIToR, ; 316 16 VS. 12. In reply to J. A. B., Osage, Ia., as to 16 gauge guns against 12 gauge: My experi- ence with both has convinced me that for all round shooting I prefer the 12 gauge, for the following reasons: 1. In wing shooting the 16 gauge does not make a target large enough, when shooting among brush: but will do in open field work. 2. If you choose a 16 gauge that makes a target large enough you cannot use load enough to fill the target properly. I re- cently tested the penetration of a 16 gauge and 12 gauge together, and the victory lay with the 12 gauge for 2 reasons: a. The size of the target was the same; and Db. the pene- tration was better, using as a load 3 drams powder and 1 ounce No. 7 shot in both guns. According to the usual theories the 16 gauge should have made the closer pat- tern; but it did not make any better target than the 12. Judging from my experience a 16 is not in it with a 12 gauge gun. Let us hear from others. W. B. Seavolt, Lock 53, Md. NOTES. Do you think the 22 calibre rifle is large enough to kill game, up to and including foxes? A. G. Sullivan, Fanningdale, N. Y. ANSWER. No. A 22 bullet will kill even a deer, if it hits him in the brain or in the heart; but if you hit him, or a fox or a woodchuck, with one of these, in any other part of the body, he will have life enough left to run a long distance, and, in many cases, would escape. I would much prefer a 32-20 Mar- lin or Winchester repeater. This cartridge is cheap, gives no recoil to speak of, is ac- curate and yet has plenty of killing power for such game as you mention. It is all right even for squirrels, because it is so thoroughly accurate you can hit them in the head, and not waste any meat.—ED1I- TOR. —<—<— In the current number of RECREATION I notice a communication from Chas. T. Pinkham, Brooklyn, in which he asserts he has killed game at 127 yards with a Win- chester shot gun, using 3% drams powder and 144 ounce No. 8 shot. I should like to ask Mr. P. if that 127 yards was measured or estimated. I have done considerable shoot- ing, and have been plentifully sprinkled with No. 8 shot at much shorter range than 127 yards, and do not believe the 12 gauge shot gun has yet been made that will kill game at such a range. One of my brothers shoots a model ’93 Winchester, but, while RECREATION. it is a close, hard shooter, it will not kill at any such distance as 127 yards. Shanghai, New York City. I do not understand why there has not been a more combined and vigorous pro- test, from the shooters of this country, against the advance in price of all nitro powders. It was a shrewd move on the part of the manufacturers of powder, after they had it well introduced and had proved it as effective as black powder, and much pleas- anter to use, to advance the price 25 per cent. If, as I have seen it stated, the com- panies can furnish to the Government smokeless powder for less than 20 cents a pound, I say the sportsmen of this country should kick vigorously against paying 4 times as much for what they use. We can kill all the game we ought to kill with black powder, and it is but a short time ago we thought it all right. Let us drop the nitro powder, each and every one of us, until the manufacturers “come to their gruel” and give us nitro at reasonable figures. H. F. Chase, Amesbury, Mass. I am a close reader of RECREATION and find every subject discussed interesting, as well as instructive; especially those relat ing to guns and ammunition. I would like to ‘hear, through your journal, as to the ef- fect of a 38-55-255 on big game, such as moose, elk and deer, and whether there is any way of making this arm more effective. Does smokeless powder, in this shell, , make any difference? If so, what? : R. C. G., Merriam Park, Minn. After another season’s use my partner and I find no reason to change our good opin- ion of the 30-30 Winchester smokeless rifle; and would not trade one for any black powder gun ever made. We find the full jacketed bullet best; as the soft point bullct lacks penetration, and we are unable to see that it tears a much greater hole than the full jacketed bullet. We have made some remarkable shots with the 30-30, owing to its flat trajectory. M. W. Miner, Banner, Idaho. I should like to hear, through RECREA- TION, whether the 32 long smokeless cart- ridge, used in the Marlin ’92 model rifle, is a success, and whether it would be strong enough to kill bear and deer. A. F. Schroeder, Neenah, Wis. Will some reader of RECREATION please tell me what can be done with a gun that is pitted in the barrels? Be ys pyracuse, Ney. NATURAL HISTORY. TRAPPING BIRDS. Union City, Pa. Editor RECREATION: In your answer to R. E. Borhek, in August RECREATION, you say the chances are 10 to 1 wild trapped birds would languish and die, in captivity. Having been a bird fancier for over 20 years, and having trapped and kept nearly every kind of bird that can be kept in cap- tivity, I can honestly say birds trapped in the early spring, before they have begun nest building; or late in the fall when they are migrating, seldom die if given proper food and kept in large, roomy, semi-dark cages, for the first few days. Of course birds trapped when they have eggs or young usually grieve themselves to death, no matter what attention they re- ceive, and no true fancier would think of trapping a wild bird during the nesting sea- son. Young birds taken from the nest are far more difficult to raise than most people sup- pose, and only people whose entire time is their own can hope to have success, as regu- larity in feeding is of even more importance than the food itself. I have been a reader of the magazine of magazines, RECREATION, for a long time, and as it speaks of everything I would like to ask: Why can’t the amateur bird fanciers haveacorner? At present their only means of communication is through the mails, which is far from satisfactory. There is no more interesting study, with which to pass away your idle moments, than Ornithology—not with a gun in one hand and a skinning knife in the other, but in the study of living, breathing specimens, whose melodious notes thrill us with pleasure. Who, that has ever seen an aviary, or bird- room, filled with native songsters, with their sprightly movements and beautiful plumage, will say the birds are not happy? Now, Mr. Editor, give us a little space and see if you can’t induce some of our fanciers to devote a few moments, once a month, to fill it. I promise to do my part. Shall also be pleased to correspond with any amateur fanciers who may care to write me; with a view to organizing a club, or merely for mutual entertainment. C. T. Metzger, Union City, Pa. Your suggestion, as to the establishment of a department of Ornithology, is a good one,and I should be glad to hear from other readers on this subject. For the present, I should have to print such contributions as may come, in the Natural History depart- ment; but if a sufficient number of con- tributors can be secured to sustain a sepa- rate department of bird lore, I will gladly establish it— Ep1Tor. ABOUT THAT SKUNK STORY. Eufaula, I. T. Editor RECREATION: In your August number I find an article by W. T. Horna- day on the striped skunk, wherein he also speaks of the Indian. I should like to say that Mr. Hornaday’s theory is not correct, because an Indian is better posted in his style of doctoring than his white brother is, and can and does cure rabies, whether re- sulting from a skunk or from a dog bite. Friend Hornaday is certainly a hunter and yet can learn something from an Ind- ian hunter that may be useful. I am one- half Indian. My father was a white man and of course when the Indian question is brought up I am interested. If Mr. H. would come to this, the Indian Territory, the Indians would cook a skunk for him in a fashion that would surprise him. Five years ago 2 young bloods came here from the great State of Texas, to go on acamp hunt, with 4 half breed Indians. The Y. B.’s were driven to the half blood’s came at 10 o'clock p.m. The half blood had a negro.cook who had killed a skunk and had fixed it up and baked it for his breakfast. It was baking when the Y. B.’s landed. They had missed their dinner, and were hungry. One of them scented the odor of the baking skunk, which odor was very different from that of the live skunk. He asked the cook what was cooking. The darkey told the Y. B.’s he had killed a possum, and was going to eat him later. The Y. B.’s said they had never eaten a possum_but had heard so much about them they would like to try some of it. So the negro took the well browned baked skunk, placed it on a plate, put it before the Y. B.’s, and there, under the towering pines, the Y. B.’s fell to; tore the possum limb: from limb, devoured him bodily, and pronounced him as fine meat as ever went into their gizzards. After the hunt the negro gave the snap away; but more possum, of that kind, was called for by the Y. B’s. It might be the same way with friend Hornaday. The Indians have a sure cure for rabies, also a sure cure for rattlesnake bite. The remedy for rabies is a secret; but the other is simple and will not fail. It is this: Take an onion, the size of a hen’s egg, ° a piece of tobacco and common table salt, each of about same weight. Cut the tobacco up fine, also the onion. Then put all ina dish. Take a potato masher, or something as blunt, and mash the 3 together. The sap in the onion will mix up the poultice nicely. Spread on a piece of cloth and place on the wound, the poultice being ex- posed to the skin. Do this as soon as pos- sible after the bite is inflicted, Let the 317 318 poultice stay all day or night, and put ona new poultice in 12 hours. Two poultices will be enough to cure any case. This is a dead shot cure for snake bite. Chas. Gibson. BIRDS TO BE PROTECTED. The Audubon Society, of the State of New York, is doing some excellent work for the protection of birds. a The society works in co-operation with the American Museum of Natural History, and Morris K. Jesup, President of that in- stitution, is also President of the society. The honorary Vice-Presidents are Mrs. Robert Abbe, Miss Maria R. Audubon of Salem, N. Y.: Mrs. Samuel P. Avery, Mrs. William C. Doane of Albany, Mrs. David S. Eggleston, Mrs. Morris K. Jesup, Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, Mrs. William M. Kings- land, Nigs: Erancs Je) Ketomcutt . Mics: Charles Russell Lowell, Mrs. Seth Low, Mrs. Henry Fairfield Osborn, John Bur- roughs of West Park, N. Na Joins Haines, Henry G. Marquand, Bishop Henry ic Potter, Theodore Roosevelt, and ADpottve.;d hayersol,socatborough Ney: Miss Emma H. Lockwood is Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee is composed of Frank M. Chapman, Chair- man; Mrs. J. A. Allen, Mrs. Winthrop Cowdin, Miss Emma H. Lockwood, Mrs. Olive Thorne Miller, Mrs. J. H. Ryland, Mrs. May Riley Smith, Mrs. Mabel Os- good Wright, J. A. Allen, Ph.D., William Dutcher, the Rev. Henry Van Dyke, D.D., George Bird Grinnell, William T. Horna- day, Frederick Peterson, M.D., and Henry S. Williams, M.D. » A declaration of principles in circular form, has been sent out, which has been the means of arousing much interest, and of largely increasing the membership of the society. The purpose of the association is to discourage the purchase or use of the feathers of any birds, for ornamentation, except those of the ostrich and of domesti- cated fowls. Members are urged to discourage the destruction of birds and their eggs, and to do all in their power to protect them. They are also asked to use their influence to es- tablish “ Bird Day” in the schools of the State of New York and a movement in this direction is gaining strength daily. This circular has also been sent broad- cast over the State: “ Laws of 1897, Chapter 699. Signed by the Governor May 22, 1897. Section 78.—Certain wild birds protected. —Wild birds shall not be killed or caught at any time or possessed living or dead. This provision does not affect any birds the killing of which is prohibited between certain dates by the provisions of this act, RECREATION. nor does it protect the English sparrow, crow, hawk, crane, raven, crow blackbird, common blackbird, and kingfisher; and it does not apply to any person holding a cer- tificate under the provisions of this act. Whoever shall violate or attempt to vio- late the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and in ad- dition thereto shall be liable to a penalty of $25 for each bird killed, trapped, or pos- sessed contrary to the provisions of this section. Section 80.—The nests of wild birds shall not be robbed or wilfully or needlessly de- stroyed, unless when necessary to protect buildings or prevent their defacement. : Whoever shall violate or attempt to violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition thereto. shall be liable to a penalty of $25 for each nest robbed or de- stroyed contrary to the provisions of this section.” Requests for further information con- cerning the law protecting wild birds, and reports of its violation, may be made to Morris K. Jesup, President Audubon Society of the State of New York, American Museum of Nat- . ural History, New York City. The society desires the co-operation of all bird lovers throughout the State. Re- quests for literature, and applications for membership, may be made to the secretary. Miss Emma H. Lockwood, 243 West 75th Street, New York. A fee of $1 purchases a life membership, except for teachers and pupils in any of the schools of the State of New York, who pay 25 cents for a life membership. There is no annual assessment. The fees are de- voted to the work of the society, which in- cludes the free distribution of circulars and. reports relating to bird protection. THE BIG HEAD AGAIN. Tacoma, Wash. Editor Recreation: I saw_the article signed W. T. H., in August RECREATION regarding my buffalo head. Evidently Mr. Hornaday believes in measuring the hair on a buffalo head, in- stead of the skull and horns, to get at the size of the head. I am surprised at this, and believe the majority of taxidermists and sportsmen would prefer to have the skull and horn measurements, instead of those of the chestnut locks he speaks of. Some people might prefer to leave the top hair full of mud, burs and rubbish; but I prefer to have these combed out. Mr. H. says no one he ever saw cares a rap avout the horns. That is strange. I never sawa NATURAL HISTORY. sportsman, in my life, who did not want the largest horns he could get, on all his heads. Mr. Hornaday is in error when he says this buffalo head of mine has not long hair. The bull was killed in the dead of winter, high up in the mountains, and has ex- tremely long hair; though the horns are so large and so long they might cause one to think the coat was short. Had the hair been left matted, as in the cut Mr. H. shows, the ‘‘ chestnut locks,” as he calls them, would have fallen in a ragged mass over the head and horns, as on the old bull killed and mounted by Mr. Hornaday, which, by the way, has brought forth as much criti- cism, irom taxidermists and naturalists, as any specimen in the National Museum. Men who should know what a buffalo looks like claim the body of this specimen is stretched out of all proportion, and that the hump is twice the size it should be. I no- tice Mr. Hornaday has wisely left these de- fects out of the photograph.* He says he challenges the world to sur- pass, in real magnificence, the head of this old bad lands bull. All right Mr. Horna- day; I accept the challenge. Make it an object and I will match you for real mag- nificence, size of skull, size and length of horns and chestnut brown locks. I also noticed in August RECREATION a few remarks regarding my big buffalo head, from a man signing himself “ On- yitta,’” Manchester, N. H. It is really unnecessary to answer him, and I presume every sportsman who read his remarks made up his mind the man never saw a buffalo. ’ I wish to ask the old time buffalo hunters how many buffalo, in a herd, they ever saw with horns the same shape and curve. This man from New Hampshire might be able to pass judgment on boiled horns, stewed tripe, etc.; but his judgment would not carry much weight on buffalo heads. He says “the skin seems to have been stretched. The head looks swelled, and the horns are set too low.” He is inclined to think an artificial skull is on the inside, and that the horns have been boiled. While I am inclined to think this New Hampshire man was just getting over a case of prostration, and that he must have in mind some of the animals he saw while he “had ’em”:; yet if he, or any other reader of RECREATION doubts the measure- ments of this head as given, and will deposit $500, with any reSponsible person, I will send a like amount, with the head for dis- section, and prove that the skull is natural; that the horns are natural; that they have never been off the skull; that the measure- * The photograph Mr. Hornaday sent me for publication shows the entire animal, but I had the cut made to show only the head, as that was the only part in controversy. The specimen shows an excellent piece of taxidermy, if I may be permitted to judge.—EDITOR. 319 ments given are correct, and that the horns have not been stewed. Since this head was ‘shown in May Rec- REATION I have received a great many let- ters congratulating me on owning such a large, well mounted buffalo head. Many travelers, who saw the cut in RECREATION, have come in, measured and examined the head and all pronounced it the largest and best they ever saw. W. F. Sheard. Wit Vals. LE? Cohasset P. O., Itasca County, Minn. Editor REcREATION: I noticed the in- quiry of E. S. Thompson as to why wolves roll in carrion. I have never seen a wolf do this, but have seen dogs, of different breeds, rub and roll on the dead carcasses of animals, reptiles and birds, in different stages of decomposition, from the recentiy killed subject to the most stinking and rot- ten stage. I have studied the habit, closely, and have noticed that if the carcass is fat or oily, the dogs will rub and roll on it before it has much if any smell, other than the natural smell of the subject. As the habit is practiced by non-hunting dogs, and by hunting dogs when not on hunting excursions, it would seem to do away with the theory that the doping is done for the purpose of disguising the dog’s or the wolf's own odor, to aid him in catching game. I have noticed the peculiar actions and expressions of a dog at such times. The mind seems to be a blank to everything else. He pays no attention to being scold- ed, sometimes requiring the use of a whip to get him away from the carcass. Then, if not watched, he will return to it, if passing that way some hours afterward. In some such cases, I have allowed my dogs to stay and roll until satisfied, and when they came to me they seemed to say, by their actions and expressions, “I disobeyed you, but have been true to my own law.” Shall we call this habit or superstition? Possibly our dogs are controlled by other dogs’ spirits. I am an investigator, evolutionist, and mental scientist, and believe in the power of the mind to produce peculiar character- istics. I should like to hear from some of the readers of RECREATION with regard to the condition of the various hibernating ani- mals, in spring. The old saying that “ they go in as fat as butter and come out as thin as a rail’? does not prove true with the bear, excepting with the female when she has cubs. I caught a male bear that was very fat, about the 20th of May. Would also like to know if all hibernat- ing animals have the valve (Foramen ovale) open while hibernating? Or do they open and close it at will? William Dicer. 320 Forest Glen, Md. My dear Coquina: Under the caption, “Why is it?” in the current number of RECREATION, is an interesting article from the pen of E. S. Thompson, which gives the author’s theory of the motive wolves have in “ doping” themselves in carrion. It requires some courage to take issue with an authority so celebrated as this ar- tist-naturalist, and I preface my remarks with a request for pardon, in advance. The motive, Mr. Thompson thinks, is to cover their trail with a scent sufficiently powerful to hide their own—all other ani- mals fearing the wolf. Now, it happens that the dog also has this habit, as every country boy knows, and one filthy mess of carrion will “ dope” all the dogs in a neighborhood. It is not because all animals fear the dog, for such is not the case. If the artist’s theory be correct, then “‘ doping” has descended to the domestic favorite, from a very remote ancestry, just as a modern writer—Ro- maine, I think—says his habit of turning round and round before lying down, has come to him; this latter being necessary with his wild ancestors (who inhabited grassy selvas) in order to make a bed in the tall grass. Rather a far-fetched sup- position, one would think. Cats, too, will roll and rub in a bunch of “catnip.” Is this to cover the scent of their trail? All the races of men have some favorite kind of dope, some of them nearly as of- fensive as that of the canine family. It is no uncommon thing to meet with the ani- mal which we classify as the ‘“ dude,” so doped with perfumes as to cover the trails of all the wolves in America. Why is this? I believe it all arises from the character of .the animal which dopes itself. In other words the smell of the dope depends on the taste of the animal. It is a filthy, vul- gar preference for something loud. Per- fumes are only tolerable in those who are themselves offensive. Nimrod II. In June Recreation E. S. Thompson seeks information regarding the habit of wolves rolling in carrion. The state of New York owns a wide awake fox terrier, assigned to duty as a rat catcher, at the state hospital here, who has a similar habit. I have noticed, recently, that he has killed a number of squirrels, which he cov- ers, lightly, with grass or earth, until they reach a proper degree “of mellowness,” when he unearths and rolls on them, evi- dently preferring his game “‘ ripened.” He does not do so with rats which he has killed. An eminent physician, connected with this hospital, gives it as his opinion, that it is a case of “in-stink,” pure and simple. “C.,” Middletown, N. Y. RECREATION: It is certainly natural for certain carniv- ora to roll in carrion, especially such as have not been refined by domestication. Even among the higher grade of domestic quadrupeds the habit is found. From years of personal observation I must conclude this filthy habit is simply inherited, just as the love of blood is natural to their kind. In lower brute life there is instinct but little intelligent reasoning. It does not seem plausible that the wolf, or any other animal, endeavors to disguise its natural odor by this means, else why should the dog have recourse to it? Some years ago I was in White County, Indiana, after chickens. While there I dis- covered 3 or 4 gray wolves, left over from a large pack, who were having fine sport with the farmers’ turkeys. I spent 10 days in their quest and discovered a dead turkey that had been partially eaten and then wal- lowed in. A constant watch, on this body, rewarded me with a shot, and with the un- usual sight of an old male wolf sporting “snout and tail” in this decaying body, as if it were a gala time and his the acme of pleasure. It seems to me this habit is simply without purpose, save to emphasize the lower status and the vile nature of the beasts that in- dulge in it. G. W. H., New York City. ANOTHER BRANT STORY. In the July number of REcREATION I noticed a letter, and an illustration, de- scriptive of a remarkable incident, viz., the finding of an Esquimau spear head, fast- ened in the sternum of a brant shot on an Indiana farm. The rarity and strangeness of the thing have led me to write you of a similar case which came under my observation while living in Alaska, some years ago. A native brought in a brant which he had shot, on the sand spit in front of the village. On picking the bird up, his attention had been drawn to something sticking among the feathers of the right wing. This, on exam- ination, proved to be a spear head, similar in every respect to the one described in your July issue. The point had passed between the 2 bones of the wing and had become wedged. It gave evidence of having been there some time, yet the bird was strong and in good condition. As this was in the spring, when the flocks were passing North, the bird must have carried its strange burden with it during all the wanderings of its winter migration. Such weapons as this spear are not, to my knowledge, used within a thousand miles of the place where the bird was shot. H. R. Gould, Tacoma, Wash. NATURAL HISTORY. AN ELK HEAD FOR THE GERMAN EMPEROR. Hans Leiden, the German consul of Netherlands, and director of the Zodlogical Garden of Cologne, has recently shipped to the Emperor of Germany an elk head which probably bears the largest pair of horns in the world. They measure 11 feet 714 inches from tip of beam to tip of beam, across the skull, and have a spread of 62 inches. They were mounted by Prof. Gus Stainsky of Colorado Springs, Colo. They have a beam length of 67 and 67% inches, respectively, and the longest prongs are from 22 to 23% inches in length. There are 12 of these prongs, in all, and, including beams, they have a total length of nearly 30 feet. The elk was killed in the White river country, Colorado, by a hunter named Monjeau, who was in the employ of Pro- fessor Stainsky. RABBITS CAN SWIM. Until March of last year I entertained the common belief that rabbits could not swim. During a rabbit drive, which oc- curred in that menth, a few miles from Fresno, I saw a rabbit swim across a pond more than 100 feet wide. In April of this year, during the progress of a drive, over substantially the same ground swept by last year’s drive, I saw several rabbits take to the water and swini across a pond nearly 200 feet wide. I now know that rabbits—jack rabbits at least—can swim, and will swim—though I do not consider them amphibious animals. Nor do I think they would ordinarily take to the water with any more readiness than would the harmless and necessary cat. The July number of RECREATION came to-day and hits the spot. It is easily the best of its class. MacCurdy, Fresno, Cal. NOTES. I am an interested reader of the Natural History department of RECREATION, and will give you an item from our farm. We have a large number of chickens, ainong which are about a dozen Plymouth Rock roesters. A hen made a nest in an old straw stack and after 2 or 3 days one of the old roosters concluded to sit on the eggs and raise some chicks. He drove all the old hens away, took possession of the nest and sat on it until night came. Then he went to the hen house to roost. A large Thomas cat, in looking for a good bed to pass the night in, found the now vacant nest which he promptly appropriated. And it came to pass that the rooster sat on the nest during the day, the old cat went on duty about sunset and between them they never allowed the eggs to get cold. After keeping this up for about 2 weeks they both got disgusted and dissolved partnership by 321 mutual consent. Had they kept the eggs warm another week I am confident they would have hatched, but as it was the labor of the cat and of the rooster was thrown away. W. B. Cuckler, Athens, O. I notice in July RECREATION a communi- cation from Mr. John E. Brock giving size of an antelope head. I have a larger one, which measures as follows: Vetigtihcot lett horn.). 3 v.. 1334 inches. Length of right horn..... 12 ae Spread at tip...,. PEACE 7 mee Spread at widest point....124% “ Circumference of horns... 6% This antelope was shot at by me, and killed by Mr. Milo Burke, of Ten Sleep, Wyo., a ranchman and guide whose name appears among those given in your direc- tory. I am glad to be able to add my testimony to that you already have, that Mr. Burke is a perfectly competent and reliable guide, as well as a pleasant companion for a hunt- ing trip. C. S. Myers, Omaha, Neb. I have an unmounted antelope head here that measures as follows: Length of left horn....... 15% inches. Length of right horn...... 15 id Spread at tip or horns..... 2 3 Widest spread of horns....10%4 “ Circtimterenee at’ base. .:.°5%4 4 ~ Gus Stainsky, Colorado Springs, Col. Seeing a request by John E. Brock, for reports on the largest antelope heads, I give you msasurements of one I killed in Jackson’s Hole, Wyo. Wen gion Neral 54. c2 5.2. eee 13 inches NPOUMGUCUEY Cte. sb thea-dses6 > ahs TOS sen Spread. widest place. \ «.. 5 12% 7 Circumference of. horn......... 6% zh M. P. Dunham, Woodworth, Mont.- As well as I like RECREATION, there is one criticism I should like to make in re- gard to Mr. Angus Gaines’ article on the brown thrush, in your June number. In describing its eggs, he says they are of a delicate light blue, with perhaps a light shade of green, but free from all spots and markings. This is phenomenal. I was raised where the brown thrush was one of our most common birds, and have exam- ined hundreds of their eggs, in the nests: but never saw one without markings, and in all the works at my command, the eggs are described as speckled. I am not seeking a controversy, but if I am mistaken, I should like to hear from others, for the brown thrush (Harporhyu- cus rufus), varies as little in its egg mark- ings as any bird I know. C. E. Pleas, Clinton, Ark. 302 When you see the full page picture on page 217 of the July Bulletin of the Sports- men’s Association, I think you will say, “ It is to laugh.”’ The picture stands for a night scene, in a deep and narrow Arizona can- yon, with either mule deer or white-tailed deer (the writer does not say which) com- ing down to drink. The legend that intro- duces the picture says, “I heard a snort from the bluff above me.” Now there are at least 3 places where the laugh comes in.’ The scene depicted is in broad daylight; the deer are coming up the slope of a mountain divide (in Scotland?), the species represented is the well-known European stag, or red deer—and if the orig- inal was not done by Landseer, my memory ismae dani, Itas a fine -pictune, land even though it does suggest a misfit, I enjoy it. I always liked Landseer, but to put him in as an illustrator of an Arizona deer story is a rather rude shaking up of the old man’s bones. Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex. Iincanswer to Ko EC Cor Wweech: Manne in June RECREATION, I enclose a photo- graph of the finest mounted head of a deer I have ever seen. It has 78 points, and is oe by Albert Friedrich of San Antonio, ex. He has over 1,000 curious heads, small animals, snakes and birds on exhibition, free of charge. Sam Hawkins. ‘ G. S. G., Meadow Creek, Montana, in May RECREATION, gives measurements of a large deer head. Here are the measure- ments of one I secured in Routt County, Colo., in September, 1894. The horns spread 3614 inches, and have 21 points, not counting the small points at base of horns. J. W. Cox, M.D., Mapleton,.lowa. When I read the account of the nesting of the brown thrush, by Angus Gaines, I felt called upon to correct his error. He seems to have gotten the brown and wood thrush mixed. The brown thrush does not (to my knowledge) use mud in the con- struction of its nest. Neither does she lay plain blue-green eggs. A. Hall, Lakewood, O. Is the fur of the fox, mink, and such ani- mals, of any value when taken as far South as Virginia? W. R. McLain, Galena, Kan. ANSWER.—When taken in winter, yes; but their value is less than that of more Northern furs, of course. Fur buyers grade fox, skunk and mink skins accord- ing to locality. RECREA TION. ‘The Highland Gun Club of this city is leading in a movement to introduce English and Chinese pheasants, on the government island. They claim it is the best kind of a game preserve, from which the pheasants would spread all over this part of the coun- ‘try. The club has already obtained permis- sion from Capt. Blunt, commandant of the arsenal, and will attempt to raise a fund sufficient to bring a number of these birds to the island. Moline (Ill.) “‘ Dispatch.” On the bank of the Payette river, a short distance below the mouth of Warm Spring creek, Idaho, is a fir tree more than 3 feet in diameter. Firmly imbedded in the tree, some 12 feet above the ground, is a large granite bowlder, about 16 inches in diam- eter. The rough bark encloses the rock firmly and there is no sign of decay nor of there ever having been a limb beneath the rock to hold it up. Was it imbedded there on being thrown from the sling of some prehistoric giant? Large numbers of elk winter on the warm slopes of the South Payette river, between Five Mile and Eight Mile creeks; also numerous goats, and bear of all kinds. Within the past week 7 bear have been seen in that vicinity, by different persons. None of the settlers in that region kill them in summer. An unwritten law protects them until October, when they are fat and their fur is of some value. M. W. Miner, Warren, Idaho. I have just received the Clipper bicycle and it would be useless for me te try to ¢x- press, in words, my appreciation of your kindness. I shall certainly do my best to get more subscribers, and shall always be a worker for RECREATION. * Many people laughed at me, and told me I would never get any thing for my work; but he laughs best who laughs last. I shall take good care to show these people what a handsome premium you have sent me. A bicycle dealer here tells me there is not a finer wheel in town than my Clipper. Kittie Argo, Clinton, Ill. The Marlin revolver sent me as a pre- mium for a clubto your most popular maga- zine, RECREATION, is, indeed, a fine piece of mechanism; demonstrating most posi- tively, the merits of your magazine, as a means of bringing before American sports- men the best that ean be found. A. W. Cassidy, Vigo, Ohio. Getting subscriptions for RECREATION is easy. The magazine does its own talking. Turn to the premium list, on page xlviit., and see what you can get by sending in a club. EDITOR’S CORNER. ANOTHER POTENT RECOGNITION.” RECREATION has been adopted as the of- ficial organ of the American Canoe Associ- ation. This is a most grateful tribute to this magazine, inasmuch as the first propo- sition, looking to such a recognition, came from the executive officers of the Associa- tion. When the A. C. A. convened in its annual encampment at Grindstone Island, in the St. Lawrence, on August oth, the question of the choice of an official organ came up, and after some discussion the of- ficers wrote me to come to the camp for a conference. I went, and the result of the meeting was as above stated. RECREATION thoroughly appreciates the honor thus conferred upon it. This is one of the incidents that are constantly occur- ‘ring to build up this magazine, and to make it the greatest sportsmen’s periodical ever published in the world. It is gradually be- coming recognized, as such, everywhere, and my efforts to make it better than it has ever yet been are greatly stimulated by the generous endorsement of my friends. This action of the American Canoe As- sociation means 1,000 new subscribers, as that number represents the total member- ship of the Association, and the contract provides that the Magazine shall go to ev- ery member. This fact should have great weight with advertisers, and will have with all shrewd ones. It is a well known fact that the members of the A. C. A. are gen- tlemen of means and of culture; and the fact that a dealer in any class of goods, used by outdoor people, can reach these gentle- men and their families, through RECREA-. TION, should remove the last objection that could possibly be raised by any advertiser, to the use of this publication. This new arrangement means the open- ing of a Canoe Department in RECREATION, and, in addition, the publication of more or less illustrated matter bearing on this sport. I have heretofore given but little space to canoeing interests, preferring to leave this field to other periodicals that had previ- ously occupied it. Now, however, it be- comes necessary to take up this class of literature; and canoeists may rest assured their interests will be as well represented in RECREATION as are those of shooters, an- glers, bicyclists and amateur photogra- phers. The lovers of other sports, and who are not interested in canoeing, need have no fear of their interests being neglected, or that their space in RECREATION will be re- duced. The magazine will still be pre-emi- nently for them, but the canoeists will simply be provided for in addition to the departments heretofore conducted. I thank the officers and members of the 323 A. C. A., one and all, and especially my good friend Ned Towne, for the valuable recognition accorded RECREATION, and beg to assure them they shall have no occasion to regret their action. The following letter is of interest in this connection: Galt, Ont., August 24, 1897. Mr. G. O. Shields, Editor RECREATION, New York. Dear Sir: The proposal to make REc- REATION the official organ of the American Canoe Association was laid before the an- nual meeting at Grindstone Island, August 18th, and I have much pleasure in stating that the proposition, as contained in your letter of August 15th, was accepted and that I have been instructed to enter into a con- tract with you, on behalf of the Associa- tion, for that purpose. I am Yours truly, J. N. McKendrick, Commodore A. C. A. SUBSCRIPTION -RECELPTS FOR ZY BMS: AN D8 MONTHS: Read the deadly parallel columns: 1895 1896. 1897. Januany eee a5 3 9370 $723 $2,146 Rebrtaryo.). 5 - cts) 2% 256 693 2,127 ViarC ia Sadi oie. 300 1,049 2,215 ARI Nfe oe eat ee 342 645 1,921 IIE an PS oa 292 go2 1,596 PURGE fees 507 770 1,402 ath Sees pel wits 345 563 {,101 ERUORTS Es SA Peete As 2 306 601 . 1,906 September: 2.5572 498 g5I Wetopermc. 2: 438 g69 November joc)... 586 1,054 Wectmiserysgs sa 652 1,853 $4,671 $10,773 Look at the figures for August ’95, ’96 and ’97. They afford a lot of food for re- flection. August ’97 shows a gain of 300 per cent. over August ’96; yet many people call this a bad year for business. Watch this table for the next 4 months It will show some mighty interesting fig- ures. The shrewd advertiser puts his money where it will do him the most good. ANGLING FOR FOX TERRIERS. A new sport becoming popular among anglers is that of bait casting for fox ter- riers. This title is somewhat inaccurate, 324 as no bait is really used. The average fox terrier will strike, vigorously and unfail- ingly, at a chunk of lead, or a piece of leath- er, and will hang on as persistently as a channel catfish. He is as gamy as a black bass or brook trout, and if of good size, will test your striped bass tackle, or your tar- pon tackle, to the utmost. Some anglers use much lighter tackle in “fishing” for fox terriers; but in many instances, fine rods have come to grief. One attractive feature of this sport is that it requires no wading, no walking, no long hours of sitting cramped up in a boat. In fact it entails no hardship of any kind. You simply rig up your tackle, go out on the lawn, call- your fox terrier, make the best cast you can and send him after the lead. He will not require a second bid- ding; but will go like a bolt from a cata- pult. When he takes the “ bait” he will endeavor to run with it, and you must ex- ert all your skill in order to hold him, or to “land” him. If you can do this you may well consider yourself an expert, and your tackle good for a 100 pound fish of any kind. . The frontispiece of this issue of RECRE- ATION illustrates this new sport. If you do not believe there is fun in it, call out your fox terrier and try it. I am having a good many inquiries as to how to outfit for the Alaskan gold fields. In general the equipment for camp life and for hunting in Alaska would be the same as in the mountainous districts of Wyo., Mont., etc. The check lists printed on pages 488 and 489 of June RECREATION may, therefore, be consulted, to-advantage, by persons going to Alaska. The supplies for actual mining, would perhaps best be obtained in some general supply store in Tacoma or Seattle. These. dealers also keep special leather clothing, adapted to the more rigorous winters of Alaska. Some of these garments are made of sheep skin, with the wool turned in. Others are made of various other skins, with or without fur or hair. For sluice mining, hip rubDer boots are almost indispensable. For work in quartz mines, heavy cowhide shoes or boots are usually worn. I commend to all readers and writers of hunting stories the delightful paper of Mr. Wilmont Townsend, which opens this issue of RECREATION. Here is an instance in which the instinct of the naturalist was stronger than that of the sportsman; in which a man’s love for the bird was strong- er than his love of sport. Mr. Townsend tells how he spent the whole afternoon sit- ting in a duck blind and studying the habits and the domestic affairs of a pair of willets. He refrained from shooting at the ducks for fear of disturbing the willets in their pater- nal duties. RECREATION. Stories of the killing of game are all right, in their way, and I like to read and to print them, but I would rather read this story of the life history of the willets than to have read of the killing of 20 ducks. I trust Mr. Townsend, and other students of nature, will send RECREATION many such delightful studies of nature’s bright creatures. Some of the leading features of Novem- ber RECREATION are, ‘““ Memories of a Quail Hunt,” by G. E. Brown; “ Drifting on an Ice Floe,” Samuel J. Entrekin; “‘ Elkland,” Ernest Seton Thompson; ‘‘ Deer in the Coast Range,” Daniel Arrowsmith; “‘Speed Skating,’ A. M. Anderson, and “ His First Bass, “Dr Bese iimneye The discussion of ‘“ The Wolf Question ” continues to grow in interest; there will be a lot of matter of special interest to Canoemen; the Gun and Ammunition De- partment will have many valuable papers and all the other sections will be full of interest. PUZZEEV CORNERS Whoever will solve puzzle No. I., and send solution to RECREATION, stating on what page of this issue the “ad”’ is found, will receive, in return, an order on a store for 50 cents’ worth of goods which, to many people, will be worth its face value. HIDDEN LETTER PUZZLES. Ie There are just 7 letters in My trisyllabic name, Three vowels and 4 consonants, And only 2 the same. My Ist in tennis and my next In tramping can be found, My 3d in wheeling and my 4th In rowing make their sound, My 5th in sailing and my 6th In golfing plainly show, My last in trouting may be seen; My whole is comme il faut. iit My name of 13 letters has 3 syllables complete, 4 vowels and 9 consonants, And 3 of them repeat. My Ist, 5th, 7th, roth, 11th, 13th, In Bobolinks are found; My 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, 8th and 12th, In Partridges abound; My oth in Herons leads the rest— How many have my total guessed? Each person who may solve puzzle No. II. will receive, as a prize, a beautiful col- ored picture, well worth a place in any home or office. Ask all your friends to answer the puz- zles in RECREATION. The more the better, for all concerned. BICYCLING. THE FINEST CENTURY IN AMERICA. W. G. IRWIN. Wheeling along the great lakes is most delightful, perhaps more so than in any other part of our big country. There the roads are perfect; the weather and climate usually all that could be desired and the cooling breezes from the water constantly blow over the level land to refresh the rider and give him the desire for more of the pleasure. Here it is that the wheelman finds his tour all one long sweet song. There is no hill climbing, no scorching heat, no rough ‘roads. The scenery is delightful. On the one hand the great blue waters of the in- land seas rise till they meet the light blue of the sky; while on the other the land rolls in gentle undulations, as it recedes | from the lakes, until its lighter blue is mingled with the sky. The cycler is carried among beautiful vineyards, nurseries, fine farms and through many beautiful little towns and hamlets, and the ever changing panorama presents varied and charming scenes. While wheeling along the whole of the great chain of our inland seas is most de- lightful, and while there are hundreds of miles of superb roads close to their shores, the finest century run in America, and per- haps in the world, is along the South shore of Lake Erie, between Erie and Buffalo; or, perhaps more properly, between Erie and Niagara Falls. This delightful run is along one of the most beautiful of our great lakes and follows, for some miles, the banks of the most famous river in the world. The entire course is practically level. There are no hills worthy of the name, and the scen- ery along the route is scarcely surpassed anywhere. For a number of years past this route has been popular with the wheelmen of Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland and other nearby cities; but it was not until within the last year or so the delights of the run became generally known to the wheelmen of other States. Erie is a city of 40,000 people and is lo- cated in the Northwest corner of Pennsyl- vania, nearly midway between the cities of Buffalo and Cleveland. The distance be- tween these 2 latter cities is, in round num- bers, as cyclists go, 200 miles. As the roads between Cleveland and Erie are also excel- lent it affords the enthusiastic rider, who desires to spin off a double century, a fine opportunity. At the same time they may take in some more delightful country. Erie is a delightful little city and is a fit- ting place for the inauguration of a century Oo un run. Its streets are among the best in the land, and all around it are places of inter- est, well worth visiting. It is rich in his- torical memories, and the famous Conneaut lake, and Lake Chautauqua, are within easy reach. A whirl around Erie bay, a distance of some I5 miles, will be greatly enjoyed by all cyclists. But it is the fine prospects of the century run that occupy the attention of the enthu- siastic cycler. So, let us start on our jour- ney. It is early morning and the faint rays of sunlight are just breaking through the East- ern forests as we leave the queen city of the lake, whose name it bears, and spin out along the blue waters which lay between us and Canada. Directly we are in the vine- yard region and the whole country seems one great garden. Mile after mile we are mixed and mingled with the vines of that beautiful country. Here and there are pleasant little woodlands, with cooling springs, where the weary rider may rest and refresh himself. Then at times the monot- ony of the grape farms is broken by stretches of handsome nurseries and thrifty orchards. Ever and anon the great, blue expanse of water is hid from view; and when it appears again it seems more beau- tiful than before. The road winds out along the railway lines, through quaint old Wesleyville, on through Moorheads, out to Northeast and before we know it we have completed the first 10 miles of our run. few miles further on we unconsciously pass the State Line and leave behind the Keystone State. Soon we are at Ripley, and the next 7 miles, to Westfield, is delightful wheeling. The road is as level as a floor and .the breezes seldom cease blowing. Westfield is a delightful town, and is one of the cen- tres of the grape industry. A myriad of hamlets and villages are passed in the next 7 miles and then we reach Portland, which is as handsome a little town as could well be built. From Port- land to Brockton is only 2 miles, and from the latter to Dunkirk 9 miles, all of which are pleasant ones for the cyclist, for each of them presents to him new beauties and renews his interest in the charming lake country. We have now made a good half day run and so tarry here for dinner. The entire distance from Erie to Dunkirk is 50 miles. We have turned off half a century and feel little if any fatigue. Dunkirk is a most interesting old town -and is an excellent place for a hungry wheelman, for it has one or 2 famous hos- 326 telries which serve up just what such people want. ; An hour’s rest here and we are again off on our flight along Lake Erie. As we spin along vineyards are still on either hand and woodlands are scattered along the route. Waites Crossing is soon passed and then we reach Silver Creek. Here we strike a slight grade but it is scarcely noticed by a cen- tury rider. In this vicinity we find some delightful scenery. Irving is 4 miles further away and on reaching it we find much of interest. In the next dozen miles we pass Farn- ham, Angola, Derby and North Evans; all delightful places and some of them busy towns. Next picturesque Idlewood is passed and a few miles more brings us to Lakewood. Then we reach Wanakah, in the name of which town is preserved the cognomen of some dusky son of the forest, who lived long before the pleasures of cycling were known. Past the quaint old town we speed on our way. Athol Springs, which we next reach, has taken on a summer resort air and Bay View, a mile beyond, is a beautiful little lake town. Next we wheel into Blaisdell, and on through West Seneca. Now we catch a magnificent view of Buffalo, and soon we wheel, unwearied, into the city, where we prepare for supper. Our century run has been made, but the 20 miles run from Buffalo to Niagara Falls, still before us, is a most delightful after sup- per turn. Nearly the whole road is mac- adam, and follows the shore of Lake Erie, and of Niagara river. The scenery is sub- dued and restful. As you wheel out through Conawanda you take a parting look at old Erie’s broad expanse, and then spin along through a magnificent stretch of country cleft by the Niagara river. ; Lasalle is a beautiful little town, and nearer Niagara Falls we pass the great power house which is to furnish power for half a dozen states. The whole trip, along the river, is a most delightful one and as we near the end of our journey the roar of the world’s greatest cataract comes distinctly to our ears. At the Falls the cyclist is at a decided ad- vantage. For him the army of cabbies and hotel drummers have no terrors. He is en- tirely independent and can spin around toa great many of the interesting points, at will. Niagara is a wheelman’s paradise if there is one on this earth. From it we can take many interesting side runs, and in our wan- derings find much of interest. * The horses will still be preserved In spite of wheel or tandem, Because of those Chicago men ; Who ’ve cut ’em up and canned ’em. RECREATION. TWO GIRLS IN HALIFAX. Editor RECREATION: We reached Bos- ton at 10 a. m. and as the Halifax steamer did not leave till 4 in the afternoon we started out to see some of the sights. We went to the Public Gardens, the Com- mon, the Museum of Art and the Public Library. On leaving there we were caught in a terrific thunder shower and were drenched before we could get a car. When we arrived at the steamer we thought our troubles were at an end; but alas! they had just begun. We were on board only about 3 hours when we went be- low to our berths and were not able to get out of them again until we landed at Hali- fax, which was at half past 8 the next even- ing. We were both so dreadfully sick we could not raise our heads. A great crowd was there to see the steamer come in—half the town apparently. The next thing was to find the Austens, so I took out a copy of RECREATION and carried it in my hand. “ The Only Maga- zine on the Beach” attracted the attention of a young man who told us Mr. Austen had sent him to escort us to our hotel, Mr. Austen, himself, having gone out of town. So here we are comfortably situated. This is a funny old seaport town, thor- oughly English, you know, but we like it very much. The, people are not at all up to date, according to our way of think- ing. The nearest approach they make to our Yankee ideas is in having the trolley; but it is no such terror as the Brookiyn article ilt asway milder brand and sees easily about its devious ways. ee Yes, and they are thoroughly up with the procession in one thing—that is they read RECREATION. We see it on all the news stands and hear bright men quoting it wher- ever we go. : An old gentleman, Mr. Greenwood (no relation to the cemetery—he is quite wide awake), escorted us to the military concert which we very much enjoyed. The soldiers are everywhere. One never goes out with- out meeting a bunch of red coats. We have been through their barracks and expect to go on board a man of war to-morrow. The people here are charming—very so- ciable, slow moving, but they enjoy life thoroughly in their stolid English way. The other girls would have lots of beaux if they were here. Of course we don’t have any. We don’t approve of beaux. This is not a cycling town. There are but few good streets or roads, for wheeling, and these are short. Hills are everywhere in evidence and altogether we are glad we did not bring our wheels. So now Mr. Editor I wont take up any more of your time, for I see the sign “ This is thy busy day; . but I have one query which I hope you will answer in next issue BICYCLING. —When will they build a board walk across the Atlantic, from Boston to Halifax, so girls can come here without being sea sick? Dear me! how I dread the trip back! Tell the girls who are in camp I think a wet camp must be a lot better than a sick ocean trip. Jean Chapman, Bethune. THE SCORCHER. STANLEY WATERLOO. Of callow and cheap ambition full, He lowered his head like a charging bull, And, bending over his handle-bar, Left a trail amazing of bruise and scar. Ee “scorched.” Terror on avenue, road and mall, Hated by wheelmen the worst of all, He chanced on a trolley, and then he died As fast as he’d ridden—and nobody cried— He’d “ scorched.” And his soul went well and his soul went ill Till it found a path and it climbed a hill Where a saint named Peter it met, who said: “You were better alive than to be now dead. i VYiomuiscorched!”.”” And he heaved the soul, with an easy grace, As one’s starter heaves in a cycling race, And the soul went down, in a coasting way, To a place where such as it go to stay And scorch! BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS. To what limit the inventing of bicycle im- provements has gone is shown by the Pat- ent-office records in the United States. Up to 1876, only 300 patents for cycles had been issued from that office. In’76, invention re- vived on account of the excellent exhibit of English cycles at the Centennial Exhibi- tion. Since ’76, over 4,000 cycle patents have been granted and nearly or quite one- half of this number have been issued since 1890. In ’90, one assistant examiner was able to dispose of all applications that were filed. In November, ’96, it required 8 ex- pert assistants to handle the applications for cycles; and even with this force there have been lately 1,000 applications constantly on hand awaiting action. At the present time, it is said, no country in the world is grant- ing sO many patents, for cycles and cycle improvements, as the United eae, —Cas- sier’s Mag. A scorcher scorched on a scorching day, He scorched down the street pell mell; ' He scorched right into a trolley-car, And he’s scorching now in well, he isn’t scorching any more in Illinois, any- how.—Chicago Record. 327 CYCLING NOTES. During these glorious September days we begin to have hints of Autumn, and to revel in golden rod and all the other good things the month has to offer wheelmen. The honey crop, of New England, largely depends on golden rod, which is more than ever bountiful this year, owing to the fre- uent rains. What wheelman, touring, or otherwise, but delights in bread and milk and honey, a combination I can live on, and ride on, to good purpose. And say, lets have a few big, baked sweet apples to go along with the aforesaid. Of course a tender broiled venison steak should be ‘‘ applied at breakfast time,” and grouse pot-pie at eventide does not meet with much adverse criticism. How general a custom it has become for city people to take their wheels with them when they go to the country, for the summer! And how the wheels do glide through Brookhouse valley, in the cool of the mornings and evenings, all through the summer! More and more, each season, they multi- ply on our reads. And at least one motor carriage is owned here, that charms all who see it. How free from dust, and dirt, and ex- creta our roads would be if horses were en- tirely replaced-by these delightfully smooth running and much less costly motor ve- hicles! This blessed state of affairs will some day be a matter of fact, I hope; for it does not cost a fraction to run the motor, that it does to feed a pair of horses, not to mention the dangerous and unpleasant habits and freaks of the latter. Will any RECREATION reader, who has been to Jamaica, W. I., kindly send his ad- dress to Arthur Munson, Stamford, Ct.? Stam. The new girl came half way up the front stairs, in the early morn, and vigorously tinkled the breakfast-bell. Instantly Mr. Pemberton squirmed to one side and fell out of bed with a dull thud. “Close shave,” he muttered, as he rolled over on to his hands and knees. ‘‘ What’s the mat- ter with you, Thomas?” cried his startled wife. ‘‘ Eh—oh—where am I? Why, con- found it all! I thought I heard a scorcher right behind me.” Arthur Munson, the Stamford, Ct., L. A. W., Veteran, whose broken hip last season was due to Connecticut’s bad roads, is painting several hundred L. A. W. guide- boards to put up all over the Nutmeg State. Its new law calls for them at every cross roads. They are good things for all road users. 328 RECREATION. ON THE WHEEL. A bright and happy face, A form of strength and grace, A speed that set the pace, Upon her wheel, And she seem’d all alone, Yet room for me there’s none, So, in my sweetest tone, Upon my wheel, said... 2 xecuse my mood, But do I not intrude? If you'll not think me rude, Upon my wheel, I'll ride by you, my dear.” She said, ‘‘ Oh, no, not here, My husband’s in the rear, Upon his wheel.” Albert Hardy, in LAW. Bulletin, “ Gracious, Billy, ’m ina fix; you know I sold my old wheel and got a ’97?”’ ce Yes? be “ Well—my wife got onto it—and blamed if she hasn’t gone and sent off her sewing- machine and piano—bound to have this year’s make.” y Fatal accidents to wheelmen have been alarmingly numerous, during the season now drawing to a close. As usual the most of these may be attributed to reckless- ness on the part of the victims, and it would seein other riders should take warning; but they will not. Beginners, or new riders, are always cautious; but from the very day on which a rider comes to class himself as an expert, thence dates his recklessness. In 9 cases out of Io it is the Smart Alecks who are hurt, or killed, while on their wheels. It serves them right, but in some cases their death or injury is a hardship to their friends, or to those who are dependent on the riders for support. “Madge suffered terribly when her en- gagement was broken.”’ “Yes, but her father got her a ’97 wheel and she soon came around all right.”— Chicago Record. Six expert wheelwomen rode from Jer- sey City to Philadelphia in 12 hours, on September Ist. The party was captained by Mrs. Ida F. Wallars and the other centurions were Miss Clara Jones, Miss Bessie Sheldon, Miss Laura Berg, Miss Ida Johnson and Miss Lizzie Sheridan, all well known in the met- ropolitan district. Male escorts accompanied the ladies, but were not to figure in the distribution of century medals. Helen—Why, I never saw anybody like George; he can talk on any subject. Aunt Hannah—Any subject? Nonsense! Name one subject on which he can talk intelhgently. Helen—Well, aunty, you should hear him talk bicycle. Aunt Hannah—Bicycle! Fiddlesticks! What other-subject? Helen—What other subject? There is no other subject worth talking about.—Bos- ton Transcript. The silver punch bowl won by the Morris Wheelmen, in the New York-Philadelphia century runs, has been engraved with the names of the 34 members who captured it for the club. “There is one class of people who are thoroughly down on the wheel.” ““Who are they?” “Keepers of boarding houses.’’—Wash- ington Times. In addition to the single, double and triple century runs of the Rutherford Wheelmen, several other centuries have been planned to take place in October. Maud Muller on a summer’s day Raked in the meadows, sweet with hay; And later on, with a joyous squeal, She raked in cash to buy a wheel. —Chicago Record. \ A century run, under the auspices of the Empire State Wheelmen, will go over the - Brooklyn-Oakdale (L. I.) course, on Sep- tember 12. “Does your baby walk yet, Mrs. Tar- bell? ” “Walk! Bless you, no.’ But he can ride all round the nursery on his little bike! ’— Cleveland Plain Dealer. The crossings of Eighth avenue at 14th street, 23d street, 34th street and 42d street are to be repaired at once. Burrows—What is the best wheel'on the market? Hills—The best wheel is not on the market any more. I bought it myself 2 weeks ago.—Indianapolis Journal. Wheelmen are elated over the fact that Park avenue is to be asphalted. Mary got a little bike, When to that length she’d gone, She likewise wed,-that she might have A man to hold her on. —Detroit Tribune, j CANOEING. THE A. C. A. ’97 MEET. Ba) Gs) M. Wishing to miss nothing of the sport and good fellowship which rule at a canoe meet I determined to be early on the ground; so, 6.30 a. m., of August 6, 1897, found me on the wharf at Clayton, N. Y. A steamer flying the well-known A. C. A. signal soon tied up at the station wharf, and a porter with a badge which identified him as being connected with the canoeists’ camp, took my checks and my duffle was soon aboard. We found several other passengers on the “ Pastime,” and before we came in sight of the big burgee, flying from the high hill above the camp, we had become well acquainted, as canoeists always do, no matter where they meet. We reached the camp, at the head of Grindstone island, in the St. Lawrence, at 7a.m. Every one there seemed still asleep, except a few early bathers. The reception committee of 3, in bathing suits, introduced themselves as Commodore McKendrick, Acting Secretary-Treasurer Aitkin and Camp Site Committeeman Morse. Our hand satchels were deposited on the Commodore’s “front door step.” Then “ Camp Site” Morse disappeared for a few minutes and reappeared ready for his daily routine of duty. As we had followed the advice given in the Camp circular and had mailed in- structions, in advance, as to tents, cots and chairs, before the thrilling “‘ Mess Call” sounded from the hill top we found our- selves comfortably settled in our canvas homes and ready for one of Caterer Mc- Elveney’s satisfying breakfasts. Among the arrivals that morning was Ex-Commodore Huntington, who intro- duced us to one of the luxuries of the camp—a swim in the clear cold waters of the St. Lawrence. Friday night a special trip of the Pastime brought in the Rochester contingent, under command of Vice-Commodore H. M. Stew- art, with that well-known and most com- fortable war canoe the “ Huff,” which, with its brightly painted sails, was thencefor- ward one of the features of the camp. As the new arrivals were weary with handling their canoes and duffle several times during the day they accepted an invitation to re- main at headquarters, and at 9.30 there were 9 weary canoeists stretched on cots in the “ Home-for-the-Friendless ”—a 20 x 40 tent, pitched near the wharf. Early Saturday morning the New York car arrived under the careful attention of Mr. J. K. Hand, familiarly known to every one about camp as “ Jimmy” Hand. 329 The camp was so well planned that with- in an hour after landing the men were busy pitching their tents. Saturday night a reunion was held, around a great camp fire at headquarters, which was enlivened by the orchestra under the combined leadership of Tommy Hale, of Yonkers, and Dr. Leroy, of Newark, and by vocal selections by the Commo- dore’s Squaw Point party. Sunday was a quiet day in camp. The incident of the day was the arrival of 2 full manned war canoes from Brockville, 30 miles down the river. On landing they were decorated with visitors’ badges and were made the guests of the Association. After enjoying the good things to be found in the mess tent, as good paddlers can, they visited the various sections of the now extensive camp grounds. The sight, as they left for home, was one long to be re- membered. The blue waters of Eel bay were dotted with white winged: sailing canoes. The Kingston yachts, Chickadee, Hus- tler and Geisha, were manceuvering in the background; the Huff, manned by a full crew with the signal cannon and official bugler on board, and the official steamer Pastime, acted as escort across the bay, the 45 paddles keeping stroke to the march played by the bugler. Before parting the visitors gave 3 cheers for the A: C. A; which were answered by the signal cannon see and a tiger for the Brockville Canoe club. After “Sundown” had been sounded, and the colors lowered, the Huff set sail for Squaw Point and gathered the musi- cians. Then, floating about with many smaller craft the passengers treated those on shore, about the camp fire, to a series of sacred songs. An alarm of fire was sounded and No. 1 Fire company, under command of Captain Harry Dater, turned out in some seconds below the record time and, making a good run and coupling quickly, put out the blaze before any serious damage was done. The hose reel had been kindly loaned by the baggage master, at Clayton, and did good service during the meet, as many an ama- teur baggage smasher can testify. As the clear notes of the bugle sounded ‘“‘ First Post” the party dispersed, and by the time the sleepy notes of “ Last Post” were heard the camp was in darkness. Early Monday morning, the sailing buoys having been laid, the sailing craft were feeling of one another and presented many pretty pictures during the first days of the meet; but as the wind blew very hard, during the last days of the first week, the bay was almost deserted by sailing craft; though occasionally a paddling crew 33° would do a half mile over the paddling course. The advent of an enthusiastic party of a dozen canoeists from Buffalo, under com- mand of Captain Thorn, added much to the interest of the meet, they being new mem- bers and desirous of having a full share in all that took place. On state occasions they all appeared in uniform dress, reminding us of the early days of the (oG A., when the New York and Brooklyn club men were known by their camping costumes. The buffaloes brought with them their war canoe, the “ Quid Pro Quo,” and right well did they man her. Seldom was she found on the beach. She was usually filled with a merry party of Squaw Pointers, who had accepted the invitation of the Buffaloes to paddle to some of the interesting points near camp. Before the Buffalo boys had been in camp 48 hours they were the darlings of Squaw Point; and the cinder path that ran round the bay, to the South, was a regular , Bultalo run.’ Never before was Squaw Point so popu- lar. The Officer of the Day was besieged with applications, from members of the main camp, who begged to be appointed Squaw Point pickets; and he was con- sidered a favored brave who wore the red badge in the ladies’ camp. Some pickets were so zealous in their duties that they never got beyond the first inviting ham- mock, where they would sit and watch for intruders. Others preferred a cold lunch, at a private mess tent, to one of McEI- veney’s best dinners when the enjoyment of the latter required that they should ab- sent themselves from the presence of the ladies for an hour. Another, who shall be nameless, spent his hours of duty in an elo- quent reading of his favorite poet to the favored squaws. Squaw Point offered much variety this year and the campers there proved them- selves genuine canoeists. the line we find I0 cruising canoeists, who paddled into camp, set up their little cruis- ing tent and,’ over an ,open fireplace, cooked their meals and enjoyed the variety even more than those who relied on the general mess. Another and larger party had their private kitchen where many a wanderer was invited in to partake of bread and home-made jam, or of a bit of rare old Canadian cheese. Still others provided their own breakfast and supper and relied on the general mess for their mid-day meal. This was one of the signs of a return to the. simplicity of former years. Other such signs were to be found at the extreme end of the main camp, where a number of camp stoves and fireplaces were set up, and where many and varied tin dishes were hung on the trees. I shall not attempt to give the results oi At one end of’ RECREATION. the several races but shall merely mention them as they impressed me. The sailing races were not the attractive feature they have been in other years. The reasons advanced why this was so, were many. Some suggested this was because results in the principal races seemed to be practically settled before the races started. There were a number of untried boats and the strong and puffy winds of Eel bay caused others to hesitate. The greatest number of starters in any sailing race was 6; and several races were called several days before they were finally given up. The open canoe sailing races produced pleasing contests and, strange to say, the Northern division, the home of the open canoe, was practically unrepresented in these events. The paddling races were well contested and in some of them better work was done than has been for many years, at an A. C. A. meet. Particular mention may here be made of the mixed tandem, the ladies’ sin- gle and the ladies’ tandem; where, though the number of contestants was small the style of work done, by one and all, served as a model for others to strive to reach. The swimming race,andthe hurry scurry, brought out better men than have ever be- fore contested in these events. The war canoe race was the most excit- ing and enjoyable event of the meet. Vice- Commodore Burns gathered together a crew of sinewy Canadians, in the heavy and slow ‘“‘ Argo.” Captain Drake, of Boston, brought his braves from the East and manned that beautiful racing canoe, the *“ Mabewawa.” Captain Thorn, of Buffalo, sounded his war-whoopandshipped a select . crew of ‘‘ Ancient Mariners,’ who sur- prised us all by making an exciting finish with the leading canoe. This latter was at once dubbed “ The Old Men’s Home.” Had I a facile pen I should try to. describe some of the funny incidents of the meet; such as the baseball match, in the hayfield, Canadians versus—What?— United Statesians?—in which the home team well upheld the honor of their na- tional game. Who can describe the instruc- tions given the umpire, and several play- ers, by the megaphone artists perched on top of the 2 haystacks that served as back- stops? Here it was that F. M. Pinckney, making a brave steal of second base (a huge bowlder) sprained his ankle and thereafter enjoyed the fun of the camp from a reclin- ing chair, in “ Hogan’s Alley.” Shall I attempt to describe the celebrated Hogan’s Alley? No, I will merely insert here the ode, composed by the Squaw Pointers, to “the only Hogan,” and sung at one of our camp fires by a jolly lot of voices: Oh! sweet Mr. Hogan has beautiful eyes ; As deep as two oceans. as blue as two skies ; : And the glances they cast are like comets’ big tails— Sure such eyes are quite fit for the Princess of Wales, CANOEING. Chorus : Fal-dal-de-al dal-de-al dal-de-ay, Musha-fal-dal-de-al-dal-de-al-dal-de-ay, Fal-dal-de-al dal-de-al, dal-de-ay, Arrah-fal-dal-de-al-dal-de-al-dal-de-ay. His teeth are like pearls Strung out in two rows, ?T ween luscious ripe cherries right under his nose ; They form a nate fence, round such nice private grounds Where a sharp tasing tongue never stays within bounds. His complexion, indade, has an exquisite tint, So rich and so rare, by the angels was lint; Oh! nought could compare with his blushes so red—; When he walked in the garden, the roses dropped dead. His neck and his shoulders, each arm and each hand, With freckles and sunburn are frescoed and tanned ; Like brown-speckled beauties right out of the brook, The ladies are pining for one killing look. ‘© What it is, is it?” and ‘‘ Where am I at?” ‘¢ Ask me the question the answer is, what?” There’s one thing he does, ’tis the joy of his life, And that is to write to his far-away wife. There’s Upham and Dater, and Dunnie and Hale, And Wilkin, whose gay jokes they never grow stale ; And Unfortunate ‘‘ Pink,” who has had a bad sprain ’ Hogan’s alley ” for *“‘ rare bits” that ne’er give a pain. I would I could describe one of the mid- night swims, when some restless mortal would start through the camp and invite all to swim “in the altogether,’ from the main dock. It is needless to say there was sound sleep after that, till the sun would al- most burn holes in the tents. Then there was the official swim, under command of Ex-Commodore Huntington, when the face of the waterscape was changed by the removal of all the reeds, by 3 dozen sturdy pullers. Then there was the formation of the Sailors’ Union, followed by a general strike; and the mass meeting on the hill, where the Union decided to boycott the races until the breezes blew more gently. The hop, in the big mess tent, was one of the events of the encampment. Invita- tions were issued to the several summer hotels, near camp, and the Pastime was sent to convey the invited guests, who found the camp ablaze with camp fires, and with red, white and blue lanterns, by the hundreds, all along shore, with a plentiful supply of Chinese lanterns to add to the beauty of the scene. The visitors declared this the most pictur- esque function they had ever attended, and hoped they might have the pleasure of be- ing invited to other and similar partys. Can I ever forget the “ Tearing of the Shirt,” when. on a calm Sabbath evening a well-known Philadelphia paddler appeared at the mess tent, late for supper, in a most gorgeous, blazing, red-hot tartan shirt? Or the groans, the howls, the cat calls that greeted its appearance? Or the invitations to remove it; the attempts to light ciga- rettes from its blazing folds? Or its ap- pearance at the top of the highest flagstaff within 3 minutes of its first dazzling the eyes of the canoeists? In less time than it takes to tell this, every man, woman and 331 child in camp was wearing that shirt— some as hatbands, some as neckties and some as badges. Some men then slipped quietly away to their tents and placed under lock and key, at the farthest corner of their trunks, certain articles of wearing apparel in order that the vulgar gaze of their fel- lows might not be offended thereby. As to the business done at the meet the official records will show that Frank L. Dunnell, of New York, was elected Commo- dore; C. V. Schuyler, of the same place, Secretary-Treasurer, and that a recommen- dation was received from the Atlantic di- vision, that the St. Lawrence be the scene of the ’98 meet. The making of RECREATION the official organ of the A. C. A., and providing for the sending of this magazine to every mem- ber, marks an important stage in the life of the A. C. A.; and those who shared in ob- taining this favor feel that they have given the American Canoe Association a great impetus toward a still more extended in- fluence and power. If the canoeists, and more particularly the cruisers, do their duty by the official organ, no issue will be published, here- after, without ome or more accounts of cruises, which accounts will be read with pleasure by hundreds of members whose time and circumstances do not permit of their sharing in this best of all forms of canoeing. This latest move will answer the oft re- peated question, ‘What de I get for my dollar.”’ Hereafter each member gets a full dollar’s worth of clean, attractiveand varied reading matter, in addition to the latest news from the canoeing world. The retiring officers were assured, by many of the members, that the meet of August 6th-20th was one of the most en- joyable ever held by the American Canoe Association. AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION. OFFICERS FOR 1808. Commodore: Frank L. Dunnell, 35 Wall Street, New York; Secretary-Treasurer: C. V. Schuyler, 309 Sixth Avenue, Brook- iynis Neo ys: ibrariam! Custodian: *WWieie. Stephens, Bayonne, N. J. BOARD OF GOVERNORS. President: Robt. J. Wilkin, Brooklyn, N. Y.: Paul Butler, Lowell, Mass. Re- corder: C. V. Winne, Albany, N. Y.; J. N. McKendrick, Galt, Ontario, Can. DIVISION OFFICERS. Atlantic Dtvtston. Vice-Commodore: Thomas Hale, Jr., Yonkers, N. Y.: Rear Commodore: F. M. Pinkney, 111 Broadway, New York; Pur- 337 ser: W. M. Carpenter, Sing Sing, N. Y.; Executive Committee: F. C. Moore, Ben- sonhurst, N. Y., Geo. P. Douglass, 24 Broad Street, Newark, N. J. Eastern Division. Vice-Commodore: L. S. Drake, Auburn- dale, Mass.; Rear Commodore: R. H. Hammond, Worcester, Mass.; Purser: F. J. Burrage, West Newton, Mass.; Execu- tive Committee: Parry C. Wiggin, Boston, Mass., Butler Ames, Lowell, Mass., A. W. Dodd, Hartford, Conn. Northern Division. Vice-Commodore: D’Arcy Scott, Otta- wa, Ont.; Rear Commodore: G. R. How- ell, Toronto, Ont.; Executive Committee: J. McD. Mowatt, Toronto, Ont. Central Division. Vice-Commodore: J. R. Stewart, Roch- ester, N. Y.; Rear Commodore: A. N. NMeNabb: Buttalo,. Ns Y.coseorser sae. GC Woodworth, Gouverneur, N. Y.; Execu- tive Committee: H.C. Morse, Peoria, IIl., BG, lather, / Albany: 2IN; WY. de: Stryker, Rome, N. Y. Membership Competition. The Commodore and Secretary-Treasu- rer offer an Open Canadian Paddling Canoe, with single blade paddles, as a first prize, also a pair of single blade, or double blade paddles as second prize, the member, who secures before the opening of the 1898 Meet, the greatest number of new members (active) to the A. C. A. The re-election of ex-members will not count in this competition. The presentation of prizes will take place at the Meet. Send a postal card to the Purser of your Division, for application blanks. For further particulars apply to the under- signed. Frank L. Dunnell, Commodore, C. V. Schuyler, Secretary-Treasurer. New York, September 7, 1897. To the members of the Board of Gov- ernors A. 1C. Ac: There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Governors of the American Canoe Association on Saturday, October 16, 1897, at the Clarendon Hotel, Brooklyn, Ne YS, at-2 o-clock p.m! You are invited to be present. Robert J. Wilkin, President, Charles V. Winne, Recorder. Albany, N. Y., September 7, 1897. NOTICE. To the Executive Committee of the American Canoe Association: The Annual Meeting of the Executive Committee of the American Canoe Asso- ciation will be held at the Clarendon Hotel, RECREATION. Brooklyn, N. Y., on Saturday, October 16, 1897. Meeting will be called to order at 10 o Clock yan mr Frank L. Dunnell, Commodore-elect, C. V. Schuyler, Secy.-Treas.-elect. New York, September 7, 1897. PUBLISHER’S DEPARTMENT. Mr. J. H. Barlow, manager of the Ideal Manufacturing Co., New Haven, Ct., sends out a circular to the Sporting Goods Trade in which he announces the mailing of the Co.’s Hand-Book, No. 9. This line of arms,. ammunition and tools is fast becoming complex and puzzling, on account of the great increase in the varieties of ammuni- tion for the various arms. Mistakes in or- dering, or not understanding orders cor- rectly; cause delay and extra expense, as well as annoyance. Particularly is this so on account of the similarity in the names of calibres and weights of bullets for car- tridges that are entirely different. It is hoped the lessening of the possibility of mistakes will be appreciated by dealers, and by all shooters. The Ideal Implements are well known wherever fire arms are used. They stand on their own merits. Close attention to the perfection of the various points that are required to produce perfect work, has made a reputation for these goods, second to none. The makers are constantly on the look-out for the requirements of the shooter, presenting new and useful imple- ments, from time to time, that are up to date, thus bringing dealers and customers into touch with the present. Write for the new Handbook, mention: ing RECREATION. The Marlin Arms Co., New Haven, Conn., is always up to date, and always has something interesting to offer sportsmen. It has lately put out a new catalogue, that contains a vast fund of valuable information regarding new rifles. cartridges, re-loading tools, sights, etc. Almost every rifle car- tridge in the market, from the 22 short to the long smokeless, is illustrated and dis- cussed; and among other new features are a number of reproductions of targets, made with these new rifles and the new ammuni- tion, at various distances and under various conditions. There are a lot of cuts of new bullets, separate from the shell, showing methods of inside and outside lubrication, of front cavities, for imparting the express feature, that are exceedingly interesting. There is a discussion of the manufacture of gun barrel steel that will interest every rifle- man who has any mechanical or scientific turn of mind. Every reader of RECREATION should have one of these new catalogues, and in asking for it should mention this magazine. PUBLISHERS DEPARTMENT. FOUR SNOW COVERED MOUNTAINS on the Pacific Coast, can be seen from the car windows by the traveler over the North- ern Pacific Railway. They were once vol- canoes—aggregate almost 48,000 feet in height—are: seen for hours at a stretch and in regular succession, not all at the same time. It is an inspiration, an education to every man and woman, every boy and girl to see these magnificent peaks. They are covered with ice and to climb to the summit of one of them is a great feat. The lowest of these mountains is 9,750 feet high, and each mountain is visible for its full height. Their names were given to them 100 years ago, by distinguished men. Every attendant of a public school should know something about these snowy peaks, even if not able to see them. Send 6 cents in postage stamps to Chas. S. Fee, Gen. Pass. Agent, St. Paul, Minn., and he will mail you a book of about 100 pages, that describes these mountains and that has illustrations of them. The Union Metallic Co., 315 Broadway, N. Y., has issued a digest of the game laws of all the States and territories in the Union, and all the provinces of Canada, a copy of which will be sent free to any person writ- ing for same, and mentioning RECREATION. This is a remarkable piece of liberality on the part of this company, and will save the sportsmen of the United States and Canada thousands of dollars. Several digests of game laws are published, each year, by in- dividuals, but all have been for sale; and to have a reliable compilation, put up in a neat, convenient form, as this book is, and sent for the asking, is a favor which all sportsmen will appreciate. Do not forget to mention this magazine when you write for the book. As many birds as we have, and they have never been more vociferous, we cannot hunt them till January 1st. Turkeys are un- usually plentiful and actually come up with our tame ones. I hear of no deer. these circumstances, we are not seeking sportsmen per se, but if you know of any gentieman who would care to bring his family to a healthy old country place, where there is comfort and satisfaction in being alive, I wish you would commend us to them for the months of October and No- vember. We would give them all the enter- tainment to be had and there is certainly much satisfaction to be gotten out of coun- try life during these 2 months. It would cost no more than staying at home and would be possibly more enjoyable. As the house is large we could take quite a colony. Jennie P. Buford, Lawrenceville, Virginia. Under’ was The Ideal Mfg. Co., New Haven, Conn., has gone into the soap busness. Brother Barlow has not, by any means, quit making reloading tools, but has hit a bright idea, which he has simply hitched on to the hun- dreds of others he has evolved, in times past. This new soap in put up in thin sheets, cut into small leaflets, and bound in a book which you can carry in your vest pocket. Each book contains 50 leaves of soap, and each of them will wash a pound of dirt and grease off the hands of*any man. man. This soap will be indispensable to sports- men when they find out how good and how convenient it is. For my part I do not intend to be caught out of the house, again, without one of these books in my pocket. The American Metal Polish Co., Akron, Ohio, makes a line of polishes for various metals, for china ware, window glass, etc., that are exceedingly useful in every office and in every household. Among the vari- ous brands they make are Tripoli, Crocus, Emery and Rubber Compositions; White Nickel Compositions; Chandelier Stick; Gold, Silver, and Nickel Rouges; Eagle Brand Brass and Copper Polish; Engine Polish; Putz Pomade; Steiner’s House- hold Polish, ete. All these goods do excellent work, and the polishing material in them is so finely prepared that it does not cut the metal, as many preparations do. Send for circular. Mention RECREATION. THE ONEITA union undergarments, for men, women and children, undoubtedly fill more of the requirements of perfection in underwear than any other style of under- garment on the market. Write Wm. Iselin & Co., I Greene St., N. Y., and they will send you a handsome little illustrated booklet, giving the reasons why this underwear has been so wonder- fully successful. It also gives other inter- esting details regarding these goods. Men- tion RECREATION. Members of the American Canoe Asso- ciation, who have fine photos of any scenes or objects pertaining to that sport, are re- quested to send me copies of them for pub- lication. DON’T FORGET that if you want Volumes 1 and 11 of RECREATION you must order in advance. The book will not be printed unless 400 advance orders are received. ORDER AT ONCE, 334 RECREATION. Definition of the word KODAK ‘The Standard Dictionary says: “Kodak is an arbitrary word con- structed for trade-mark purposes,” We originated and own this trade-mark. No camera is a “Kodak” unless manufac- tured by the Eastman Kodak Company. Don’t let the clerk sell you any other camera under the name of “Kodak.” If it isn’t our make, it isn’t a “Kodak.” Bicycle Kodaks, $5.00 to $25.00. Bootie free “Vou press the button, We do the vest.” EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N. Y. a AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY. HOT WEATHER DEVELOPMENT. During the hot months plates and films have a tendency to soften and frill. This may be overcome, altogether, if proper care is taken during development. Have the de- veloper cold, made so by the addition of a lump of ice. Then add ice water, from time to time as the bath becomes too warm. Plenty of ice will prevent any plate, or film, from frilling. Then the fixing bath. Iuse Carbutts, made as follows: dissolve 16 ounces hypo in 48 ounces water; 2 ounces sulphite of soda crystals, in 6 ounces water; one dram sul- phuric acid, in 2 ounces water; I ounce chrome alum in 8 ounces water. Mix sulphuric acid ‘with the sulphuric so- lution; add it to the hypo solution and then add the chrome alum... Label this “stock solution.” For use take 8 ounces stock, 8 ounces water and 3 ounces hypo crystals. This may be used repeatedly, strengthen- ing occasionally by adding a few lumps of hypo as it becomes weak and fixes too slow. This’ bath hardens the film and yields a good, clear negative. In handling films I always develope sev- eral at a time, face down to avoid scratch- ing. When taken from the final washing I place them in water 32 ounces, glycerine I ounce, for 5 minutes. Then hang or pin up to dry, without further washing. This makes them stay flat, which, in turn, makes them easy to handle. Make up the hypo bath just before you begin developing, us- ing cold water. The rapid dissolving of the hypo reduces the temperature still further, which is the main point in warm weather. Let the films, which have been soaked in glycerine, hang several days. It takes some time to dry them, owing to the slowness with which glycerine evaporates. I neg- lected to do this and had a large number stick together. They also stuck to the paper, during printing, by a few small drops which I did not notice until it was brought to my attention, forcibly, by the paper ad- hering to and destroying the plate, for fut- ure use. Make haste slowly. It don’t pay to rush work, in photography. HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOOK. The “ Detroit Free Press ’’ story”: tells this Gentlemen—A letter from you _ ad- dressed to my husband has come to hand. You ask him to write an article for your ‘“ Photographic Annual” that is to be pub- lished next year; and you put in some taffy about his being a well-known ama- teur, and some stuff about what he writes 335 being of interest, and that sort of thing. My husband is now on a photographing tour, as he calls it, and of course I open all his letters. It is not likely he will be back in time to write the article you wish. When he goes off with that confounded camera of his you never know when he will come home. So I am very pleased to give you a woman’s view of amateur photography, and you can print it in your “ Annual” if you like. My unfortunate husband was stricken with the amateur photographic plague about 3 years ago. Up to that time [ al- ways considered him reasonably sane. I made no objection, at the time, to his join- ing the army of photographic cranks, be- cause, you see, I knew nothing of the sub- ject. I have done everything I could, since that time, but, although he has quit smok- ing at my request, he refuses to give up the camera habit. At the time he began this so-called recreation my house, or perhaps I should say our house, was one of the neat- est in the neighborhood. You ought to go through it now. My carpets have been ruined with the abominable chemicals he uses. I don’t pretend to know their names, but I know the effect they have. Then the bath-room is something frightful to behold. He uses that for what he calis his dark- room, and has contrivances for shutting out the light. I noticed that in one of the books you sent him, Daguerre was the inventor of photography. He may have been the in- ventor of photography, but I think it was another sulphurous gentleman, with the same initial, who was the inventor of ama- teur photography. My husband was reasonably good-tem- pered until he took up your diabolical art. I one time opened the door of the room in which he was working. It was all dark in- side except a fearful red lamp, which threw a ruddy glow on his face and made him look as if he were going to have an epilep- tic fit. The moment I opened the door that man went perfectly crazy. He said I had spoiled a dozen of his plates, although I had touched nothing, and I came near suing for a divorce because of his awful re- marks. Ifthe evil one was not the inventor of amateur photography, then I should like to know who was. The pictures my husband does turn out are perfectly awful. He has tried, at dif- ferent times, to photograph the children; but the poor little dears looked like wooden images, in the pictures. I went into the bath-room once, with the baby, and put him in the bath-tub. There was some water there already, and it looked clear enough, but in it was some horrible solu- tion of silver that turned most of the baby 336 jet black, and we haven't been able to get the color out to this day. Then the cost of the thing is something frightiul, although my husband carefully conceals what he spends on it. I came across one of the photographic dealer's bills the other day, and it was enough to make one’s hair stand on end. Pyrogallic acid. whatever that is, was 50 cents an ounce. Just think, if I had to pay that price for sugar it would be $8 a pound, instead of 10 cents! Fifty cents an ounce! And that wasn’t the worst of it. Now what do you think chloride of gold costs? For 15 grains he is charged 50 cents. Now that, as you know, is nearly $20 an ounce, and $20 an ounce is over $300 a pound! I don’t know how many pounds of the wretched stuff he uses every week, but if he uses 10 pounds of it, and I am sure 10 pounds of sugar doesn’t go very far in a house with a large family like ours, you see that is $3,000 for that one thing alone, not to mention the dozens of other chemicals he uses; and I am sure I don’t know what the price of them is. I tell you amateur photography was in- vented to drive a poor woman crazy, who has a husband who is a victim of the vil- lainous practice. No wonder he says he can’t afford. a new dress for me, when I ask him for it. The house is stained with hor- rible solutions from cellar to garret, and I am always afraid to use any cups or glasses for fear there is some dreadful poison in them. The cat took some milk out of a saucer that had something or other of po- tassium in it, and it just curled up and died. I am always afraid to sweep, in any part of the house, for fear it will raise a dust that will spoil something he has tacked up on a board to dry. I wouldn't mind all this so much if he ever took a picture that was worth looking at; but, as I said before, he never does. There, now, print that in your miserable photograph book, if you want to. Mrs. John Tripod. N.B.—li you ever write to my husband again, telling him his articles on photog- raphy will be appreciated, I will burn your letter, and you will lose your postage stamp. So just remember that. Mrs. J. T. Is it possible to photograph a running horse, and get a good picture, that will look as if he were perfectly still? If so, where can I get a shutter and a lens that will do it. I am an ardent RECREATIONIST. F. D. Fowler, Denver, Colo. ANSWER. Thousands of photos of running horses have. been made, some of which show scarcely any movement. The majority of them, however, are more or less blurred, RECREATION. \ especially about the feet, which move faster than the body. The Prosch, the Gundlach, the Bausch and Lomb, or almost any of the high power shutters are quick enough to make these pictures, under proper condi- tions. Of course, the light must be very strong and the camera should be 50 to 100 feet away from the horse, so that the angle of movement may be as low as possible. The best results are obtained where the photographer stands either in front of or behind the horse; though, as I have said, good broad side pictures may be made and thousands of them have been. A lens expert recommends the Dallmeyer extra rapid Rectilinear lens, as the quick- est aplanatic lens in the world —EpbrITor. RECREATION’s 3rd Annual Photo Compe- tition will open January 1, 98, and will close April 30, *98. The conditions will be simi- lar to those of previous years, though there will be some changes, and the list of prizes will be fully as liberal as heretofore. I trust every amateur photographer in the country will improve the golden op- portunities afforded by the autumn months, for making pictures for entry in this com- petition. It is my intention to establish a special class and to offer a special prize, in the next competition, for pictures of live wild animals and birds, and in this class I hope to have many entries. I have but lately become acquainted with RECREATION, and now would not do with- out it, if it cost twice as much. I carried a camera over 8,000 miles, last summer, and would like to exchange prints with any amateurs who have learned to do ~ nee own work, from start to finish, as Oo. F. R. Archibald, Rock Creek, O. Have read the latest number of RECREA- TION trom cover.to cover and it can’t be beaten. One feature that pleases me is the space devoted to photography. I am al- ways pleased to see the boys go into details as to the plates used, time, make of camera and various other items of interest. I would like to exchange some Black Hills minerals for books or magazines on out-door life, photography, fishing, etc. A. Parks (heat 5.) All sportsmen should do a large part of their hunting with the camera. If Richelieu had lived in these days he would have said, “In the hands of men entirely great The camera is mightier than the gun.” He—Did you-ever have things stolen from you? 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Dr. Gustav Jaeger, the well-known Ger- man scientist, has written an excellent book entitled ‘‘ Problems of Nature.” It treats of the origin and development of an- imal life; of the fundamental laws of the development of the animal body; of the origin of species; of the different kinds of animal cells; of the animal soul; of human vitality; of the source of the vital forces; training and exercising; the doctrine of in- fection; of constitutional strength; of the treatment of infectious diseases, and of many other subjects of deep interest to the student of zoology and anthropology. A letter from Charles Darwin, to Dr. Jae- ger, is printed on a fly leaf of this book, in which Darwin says: “ You have done great service to the principle of evolution, which we both support, by publishing this work.”’ Dr. Jaeger is well known to the English speaking world through his hygienic dis- coveries and researches, and is best known to the masses of Americans by his system of sanitary clothing. His book is pub- lished by Brentano’s, Union Square, New York, and sells at $1.50. “Haunts of the Wild Game ”’ is the title of Isaac McLellan’s latest book of poems. Every reader of sportsmen’s literature knows the power of this venerable poet to portray the denizens, and to sound the mu- sic of the woods; and in this volume, he has fully sustained his world-wide reputa- tion. Among the titles of the poems in this volume, are “ The Angler’s Realm,” ‘ The Bluefish,” *‘ Salmon Fishing in Labrador,” “The Trout Brook,’ ‘The Sportsman’s Greeting, "Fhe Antelope,” “The Last Buffalo,” “ The Great Gray Wolf,” ‘ The Hunter’s Camp,” and “‘ Forest Music.” The book was published at $1.50, but ow- ing to an unfortunate complication that has arisen, between publisher and printer, it is now being offered, by the latter, at 60 cents, post paid. This protects the author in his royalty, gives the printer the mere cost of printing and binding the book and the book buyer a big bargain. At this low price, thousands of copies should be sold within the next 3 months. I hope every reader of RECREATION will respond to this appeal, and help out the old bard of the forest, beside securing a delightful volume for the fire side and the library. Address orders to David H. Knott, 188 W. Houston St., New York. Mention RECREATION. There is a misunderstanding on the part of the public, regarding Colonel Young’s order as to the carrying of arms in Yel- lowstone park, by hunters who are going into the territory South of the park, for big game. The order simply provides that hunting parties going through the park shall carry sealed arms, and that such shall provide themselves with a _ registered guide. Any guide of good reputation, on registering at Fort Yellowstone, Mam- moth Hot Springs, will be authorized by Colonel Young to conduct hunting parties through the park, where their objective point is the territory beyond. . There are some 14 reliable guides who have already registered and who are ready to conduct hunting parties through the park, to the hunting grounds referred to. The order will, therefore, in no manner interfere with hunting parties who may de- sire to make this trip during the fall months. In fact, Colonel Young says he will furnish small escorts to accompany each party to the South, East or West boundary line, as desired. ' Every reader understands that RECREA- TION’S greatest revenue must come from its advertisers. There are a number of gun makers, powder makers, fishing tackle makers and others, who advertise in sev- eral other sportsmen’s periodicals but dis- criminate against RECREATION, simply be- cause it is aggressive; because it fights the game hogs and the fish hogs, and thereby reduces their trade. Friends of RECREA- TION will serve their own best interests by buying goods that are advertised herein. 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The Flathead river runs through the town and thence South into Flathead lake. The river is full of fish and good strings of trout can be taken any day. I have a Bristol steel rod, and took a Dolly Varden with it, the other day, that weighed 9 pounds, 13% ounces. The little Bristol is all right, and I don’t want anything better. H. H. Gart, Columbia Falls, Montana. “Them folks from town didn’t stay much of a spell, Uncle Reub?” “Naw; went back mad ” cause we didn’t hev no cycle paths an’ ’lectric lights in ther blackberry patch.”—Chicago Record. I am a reader of RECREATION and would not be without it for twice its cost. We have good rabbit, fox and ruffed grouse shooting here. in season: also good deer shooting can be had 4hours’ drive from here. A party of 15 killed 16 deer in 8 days, last fall. Some of the boys who have been trout fishing, in the mountains, report good catches, and deer plentiful. There have been some nice catches of pike and bass made, at this point on Lake Champlain, this season; but I am happy to say we are not cursed with the fish or game hog. All your readers are well pleased with the way you treat that kind of cattle. bl vin ay. Port Henry. NW, Mrs. Manhattan—So your cook left you? Mrs. Sadone—Yes, and I’m about all she did leave. A great gun tournament is to take place at Grand Rapids, Minn., on October 29 and 30, 1897, under the auspices of the Itasca Gun Club. The indications are that the at- tendance will be unusually large. The events of the shoot, rules, prizes to be awarded, and other information, have been printed and a copy will be mailed to any one writing Dr. W. P. Brown, Secretary, Grand Rapids, Minn. “ Billy is in love with Miss Billingham.” “ Did he tell you so?” “No, but he’s got her picture hung u by the side of the portrait of his best dog. —Chicago Record. ” Deer are unusually plentiful, this year, in Northern Minnesota, along the Mississippi river. The country is accessible via the Northern Pacific R. R. to Aitkin, Minn. From points South of St. Paul the C. B. & QO. R. R. is the best and most convenient route, landing passengers in the Union De- pot at St. Paul, and avoiding the necessity of transfer of baggage. A. L. H., Brainerd, Minn. ' Have just come in from a fishing trip, in the Adirondacks. There were 3 in our party, and we were in camp a week. Total catch for 3 rods, 113 trout—just what we needed for food. No large ones—% pound being the best. We could have caught hun- dreds, but are not of that breed. C. H. Melins, Gloversville, N. Y. I caught 7 bears last spring. The 8th got out of the trap. 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Pickett, better known as ‘“P.,” says of this book: ‘‘ The true lover of nature who delights to occasionally escape from the annoyances and worriments inseparable from so-called civilized life, and to wander amid scenes that tell only of the infinite power, the beneficence, and the grandeur of the Great Ruler; who delights to worship in the grandest of all His temples—the mountains ; who realizes and feels His presence on every mountain peak, in every dark canyon, in every rushing wind, in every gentle zephyr, and who, amid such scenes, above all realizes his own weakness and littleness; he it is who will take pleasure in following the author amid some of the grandest and most beautiful scenery on this con- tinent. If, added to this, the reader should be imbued with some of the tastes and sym- pathies of the sportsman, additional zest will be given in the pleasant, graphic, and truthful descriptions of fishing and hunting incidents. The young sportsman who is desirous of hunting large game, will find here many indispensable hints as to their habits and the best methods of pursuing them, This book will meet with universal favor.” Mr. T. S. Van Dyke, author of ‘“‘ The Still Hunter,” and other popular books, says: ‘‘Tt is one of the most entertaining books on field sports yet published. Mr. Shields always has something to say, and says it ina way that makes one see it. Heis never dull, and there is an air of truth about his work that fully satisfies the reader.” Mr. Orin Belknap, known and loved of all sportsmen by his familiar pseudonym ‘*Uncle Fuller,” says: ‘‘ The author of this work has placed the sportsmen of America under lasting obligations by his pleasing descriptions of his adventures in the wilds of these little-known mountains. Any writer who calls the attention of American sportsmen to the wonderful opportunities for legitimate sport—worth a trip across the continent, or- a life-time of the tame enjoyment of Eastern sportsmanship—hidden away in the mysteri- ous gorges of the Cascade range, deserves the thanks of each and all who ever shouldered gun orrod. May this book prompt others of America’s adventurous lovers of the wilder- ness to more thorough search for the hidden wonders of these mighty hills.” ‘*Boone,” the writer of so many charming reminiscences of days among the hills, says of this book: ‘‘ To the reader whose calling in life, or whose personal limitations shut him off from the privileges enjoyed by Mr. Shields, there is given in these pages descriptions of scenery so vivid as to enable him to realize the grandeur in nature of the land that gives us birth. There are given him descriptions and traits of animals, in their wild state and in their native haunts, that he may never see save in collections. Let me commend it to all into whose hands this book may come—and they ought to be many—to give it a careful, not a cursory reading. On second, and attentive reading, I was really struck by the accuracy of the author’s descriptions of the bison, elk, antelope, grizzly bear, and mountain goat; and the delineations from his camera make the whole work graphic indeed.” ‘* Sillalicum,” another well-known and popular contributor to the sportsmen’s journals, has this to say: ‘‘ Mr. Shields evidently saw everything that could interest the sports- man, farmer, lumberman, or tourist; and has described the country and its objects of interest in an effective and truthful way, with the eloquence of the artist, and the enthusiasm of the sportsman. No book ever published on Western sports is so delightfully written. A perusal of its pages places the reader among the scenes described, and he imagines himself looking at the rushing schools of salmon; he hears the murmuring of the moun- tain stream ; the whispering of the alpine zephyr; and can almost catch the gleam of the mountain lake as it washes the foot of the cragged peak on which roams the white goat.” RECREATION. XXV Says W. B. Leffingwell, the gifted author of ‘‘ Wild Fowl Shooting,” and of ‘‘ Shooting on Upland, Field, and Marsh”: ‘I have rarely encountered, anywhere, such vivid descrip- tions of life in the mountains, as are found in ‘Cruisings in the Cascades.’ My blood tingles as | follow the author, through these pages, in his encounters with the noble game he found in the great hills; and I long to lay aside the cares of business and seek those mighty fastnesses wherein he had such grand sport.” ‘“Men who enjoy jaunts into the woods, in search of big game, will find this book ex- tremely interesting.” —Wew York Herald. ‘**Cruisings in the Cascades’ is by far the best thing Coquina has ever written.” —American Field, *‘It isa handsomely printed and finely illustrated volume, made up of spirited sketches of travels, explorations, hunting, and fishing. It is charmingly interesting. The author mingles solid facts of great value with accounts of his wild adventures, and tells the story in an offhand style that banishes sleep from tired eyes.”—Chicago [nter-Ocean, ‘*Mr. Shields handles a much diversified group of subjects with a master hand, and adheres throughout to a singularly pleasant and original way of expressing himself. His chapter on ‘ Trouting in the Rocky Mountains’ is as delicious a bit of word-painting as we have ever met with,”—. Sports A field. “** Cruising in the Cascades’ is Mr. Shields’ latest, and, we think, best publication. It will be heartily appreciated by American sportsmen. One of the most important chap- ters in the book is that on the Rocky Mountain goat. Heretofore little has been written on that animal, and Mr. Shields has treated the subject in a thorough and careful manner. He has recorded much valuable matter, with regard to this animal, which can be referred to by naturalists and sportsmen with profit. Many of the illustrations in the book are from photographs taken by the author, and are unusually good,.”— Shooting and Fishing. ““Coquina is widely and favorably known as an entertaining, practical writer on out- door sports, and ‘ Cruisings in the Cascades’ will add to a well-earned fame in his special field. His pen-pictures of wild life and wild sports, in the Far West, are accompanied by many excellent illustrations of fish and game, and of the scenes and places visited, adding greatly to the attractive character of the work.” — The [ndependent. ‘“The pages are breezy and the illustrations numerous and attractive, the camera having been freely used by the author in his travels.” — The Bookbuyer. ‘*Mr. Shields touches on numerous subjects. Nothing seems to escape his keen eye, and whatever he describes becomes vivid to the mind of the reader, full of interest and clearly defined. His pen-pictures of hunting adventures, boating, and the sports of the ranch, tingle with the warm glow of quickened pulse-beats and rapidly coursing blood.” — Book Chat. ‘“The author’s style of writing would make even a dull subject enjoyable, but with such a theme—his own extended and rich experience—we have a book whose wide circula- tion seems assured. There are enchanting sketches of scenery, pleasing stories of moun- tain climbing, of hunting and fishing; excellent estimates and delineations of Indian character, drawn from personal contact; a fine description of salmon and their habits, and such accounts of bear, elk, deer, and goat hunting as to make the blood of the hunter tingle in every vein.”—Public Opinion. ‘** Mr. Shields is not only a hunter, but an angler, and an amateur photographer, and on his excursions in the mountains has made good use of his opportunities. As a narra- ‘tive of adventure the book is entertaining, and asa record of sport it will delight many readers.”— The Literary World. ““Tt is sure to meet with a large sale.”—Chicago Tribune. ““It is by all odds the most fascinating book on big game hunting ever published.” —The Fournalist. ““ The illustrations are, for the most part, made from photographs, and are one of the chief charms of the book. Those who have read ‘ Rustlings in the Rockies,’ by the same author, are familiar with the charm of his style.”"—Photographic Times. “It is beautifully printed and profusely illustrated, detailing a great variety of ad- venture in travel, exploration, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Shields is an enthusiastic lover of nature, in all her wilder forms, with an eye quick to see the beauty and grandeur of river and plain, and forest and mountain, and a ready pen todescribe them. He isa keen and tireless sportsman, a quick and accurate judge of men, with that curious quality of humor that enables a man to see and enjoy the oddities, even in perilous passages, all grounded on the restless spirit of the born rover. To the great majority of men, for whom wild adventure possesses an irresistible fascination, this book is full of the most absorbing interest.”—Chicago Times. Mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by the Author, G. O. SHIELDS, 19 West 24th Street, New York, Or given as a Premium for 5 Subscriptions to Recreation XXV1 RECREATION. THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG THE ORIGIN, DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS, UTILITY, BREEDING, ‘TRAINING, DISEASES, AND KENNEL MANAGEMENT OF ALL IMPORTANT BREEDS OF DOGS A Book for Dog Fanciers and Dog Owners EDITED BY G. O. SHIELDS (“COQUINA”) AUTHOR OF ‘*CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES,’ ‘‘RUSTLINGS IN THE ROCKIES,” ‘‘ HUNTING IN THE GREAT WEST,” ‘‘THE BATTLE OF THE BIG HOLE,” “‘THE BIG GAME OF NORTH AMERICA,” ‘* CAMPING AND CAMP OUTFITS,’ ETC. 8vo, 700 Pages, 85 !ilustrations. Cloth, $5.00; Half Morocco, gilt top, $6.50; Full Morocco, gilt edges, $8.00 CONTENTS The English Setter. Bernard Waters, Kennel Editor The American Field, and author of ‘‘ Modern Train- ing, Handling, and Kennel Management.”’ ; The Irish Setter. Max Wenzel, Secretary The Irish Setter Club of America, and B. F. Seitner, Vice- President The Pointer Club of America. | The Gordon Setter. Harry Malcolm, President The American Gordon Setter Club. The Pointer. Charles K. Westbrook, A. M. ; The Greyhound. Col. Roger D. Williams, President The Iroquois Hunting and Riding Club. The Deerhound. Dr. Q. Van Hummell. The Foxhound. Dr. M. G. Ellzey, Associate Editor The National Economist. The Bassethound. Lawrence Timpson. The Dachshund. William Loeffler. The Bloodhound. J. L. Winchell. The Russian Wolfhound. William Wade. The Beagle. H. F. Schellhass, President The Ameri- can-English Beagle Club. — _ The Irish Water Spaniel. P. T. Madison, Secretary The Indiana Kennel Club. The English Water Spaniel. William A. Bruette. The Clumber Spaniel. F.H. F. Mercer, Kennel Editor Sports Afield. The Sussex Spaniel. A. Clinton Wilmerding, President The American Spaniel Club. The Field Spaniel. J. F. Kirk. The Cocker Spaniel. J. Otis Fellows. The Fox Terrier. August Belmont, Jr., President The American Kennel Club, and The American Fox Terrier Club. one o The Yorkshire Terrier. P. H. Coombs. ¢ The Chesapeake Bay Dog. George W. Kierstead. The Bedlington Terrier. W.H. Russell. The Irish Terrier. Dr. J.S. Niven. The Bull Terrier. Frank F. Dole. The White English Terrier. E. F. Burns. The Airedale Terrier. F. H. F. Mercer. The Scottish Terrier. John H. Naylor. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier. John H. Naylor. The Skye Terrier. Lawrence Timpson. The Black and Tan Terrier. Dr. H. T. Foote. The Maltese Terrier. Miss A. H. Whitney. The Collie. Henry Jarrett and J. E. Dougherty. The Old English Sheep Dog. William Wade. The Great Dane (German Dogge). Prof. J. H. H. Maenner. The St. Bernard. F. E. Lamb. The Mastiff. William Wade. The Newfoundland. L. F. Whitman. The Bulldog. John E. Thayer. The Dalmatian Coach Dog. Maj. T. J. Woodcock. The Poodle. W. R. Furness. The Italian Greyhound. Dr. G. Irwin Royce. The Pug. G. W. Fisher. The Mexican Hairless Dog. Mrs. Elroy Foote. The Toy Spaniels. Miss Marion E. Bannister, Secre- tary The New York Pet Dog Club. The Schipperke. E. R. Spalding. Diseases of the Dog, and their Remedies. Dr. J. Frank Perry (‘‘Ashmont’’), author of ‘‘ Dogs; Their Management and Treatment in Disease.”’ Spaniel Training. F. H.F. Mercer. The Hon. John S. Wise, the eminent statesman and lawyer, President of the Pointer Club of America, and the most distinguished sportsmen and dog fanciers in the country, says of this book: ‘In selecting contributors to this work Mr. Shields has displayed rare good judgment. His list of writers embraces the names of many gentlemen who are recognized as leading authorities on the subjects of which they write. While those articles may, in some cases, be more or less tinged by the peculiar views of their authors, the book, thus drawn from many different minds, is not only very eclectic in character, but, in my judgment, much more correct and valuable, as a whole, than it could be were it the production of an individual. ‘‘ The book is exceedingly interesting. It is free, too, from the sameness of expression and treatment so often found in books of this character, written by one man. It is, moreover, a very instructive book, and of practical value, in many features, to the owners and breeders of dogs. ‘“A valuable feature of this book is the illustrations. Many of these are artistic and beautiful in a high degree. The portraits of several dogs of world wide reputation are shown, and those of many other typical specimens, less widely known, add to the interest and attractiveness of the work. Nearly every breed is illustrated, and of some breeds several good specimens are pictured.”’ This book will be mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price, by G. O. SHIELDS, 19° West 24th Street, New York Or giyen as a Premium for Z Subscriptions to Recreation XXVIi RECREATION. The Big Game “o-North America ITS HABITS, HABITAT, HAUNTS, AND CHARACTERISTICS HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE TO HUNT IT A Book for the Sportsman and the Naturalist EDITED BY rf ? G. O. SHIELDS (“COQUINA”) AUTHOR OF ‘‘ CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES,” “‘RUSTLINGS IN THE ROCKIES,”’ “‘HUNTING IN THE GREAT WEST,’’ ‘‘ THE BATTLE_OF THE BIG HOLE,’”’ ‘‘CAMPING AND CAMP OUTFITS,” ETC. 8vo, 600 Pages, 80 Illustrations. Cloth, $3.50; Half Calf, $5.00; Full Morocco, $6.50. CONTENTS Introduction. By the Honorable John Dean Caton, | The Musk Ox. Sergt. H. Bierdebick, of the Greely author of ‘‘ The Antelope and Deer of America,” etc. Moose Hunting in the Rocky Mountains. Newton Hibbs (‘‘ Roxey Newton’’). Elk Hunting in the Olympic Mountains. W. A. Perry (‘ Sillalicum ’’). ? The Wapiti (Poem). By ‘‘ Wah-bah-mi-mi.”’ The Caribou. By William P. Lett (‘‘ Algonquin ’’) and Dr, R. B. Cantrell. The Mule Deer. Rev. Joshua Cooke (‘“‘ Boone’’). The Mule Deer of Southern California. T. S. Van Dyke, author of ‘‘ The Still Hunter,”’ etc. The Columbia Black-tail Deer. Thomas G. Farrell. The Virginia Deer. Walter M. Wolfe (‘‘Shoshone’’). A Deer Hunt(Poem). ‘‘ Wah-bah-mi-mi.’’ Hunting the Grizzly Bear. Rev. Dr. W.S. Rainsford. The Polar Bear. Sergt. Francis Long, of the Greely Arctic Expedition, and George S. McTavish, of the Hudson Bay Company. A Polar Bear Hunt. The Black Bear. Col. Geo. D. Alexander. The Buffalo. Orin Belknap (‘‘ Uncle Fuller ’’). Arctic Expedition. Still-hunting the Antelope. Arthur W. du Bray M. E. Allison. (‘‘Gaucho’’). Coursing the Antelope. The Death of Venus (Poem). Wm. P. Lett. The Rocky Mountain Goat. John Fannin. The oes Mountain Sheep. G. O. Shields (‘‘ Coqui- na’’). The Peccary. A. G. Requa. The Cougar, or Mountain Lion. licum ’’). The Lynx. J.C. Nattrass. The Wild Cat. Daniel Arrowsmith (‘‘Sangamon’’). The Wolf. Wm. P. Lett. The Wolverine. C. A. Cooper (‘‘ Sibyllene’’). Coon Hunting in Southern Illinois. Daniel Arrow- smith (‘‘ Sangamon”’). Fox Hunting in Virginia. Dr. M. G. Ellzey. Alligator Shooting in Florida. Cyrus W. Butler. The Ethics of Field Sports. Wm. B. Leffingwell. W.A. Perry (“ Silla- The Hon. John Dean Caton, the eminent naturalist and jurist, author of ‘‘ The Antelope and Deer of America,” etc., says of this work: “* Altogether, there is given here such a study of the natural history of our game quadrupeds, and of the thrilling incidents encountered in hunting them, as has never before been offered to the reading world. Each chapter in this book is in itselfa complete work, and the book, as a whole, is a most valuable library. “Any one of the names on Mr. Shields’ list of contributors should insure the sale of an entire edition of his book, and when we multiply this possibility by twenty-six, the whole number of names on his title-page, the result obtained indicates the magnitude of the success that should, and that we hope will, crown his labors and those of his collaborateurs.”’ “This sumptuous volume, profusely and elegantly illustrated, written by a score or more of sportsmen, is a very captivating book. No single writer could have had all the experiences here narrated. The descriptions and incidents cover every variety of large game on the continent. * * * * * The stories are as excellent ir their variety as in their quality. There are no dull chapters in the book. In fact, it may be said it isthe finest collection of hunting stories ever published.’’—Chicago Inter-Ocean. “This is one of the best and most valuable of the books as yet written or edited by Mr. Shields. It com- prises a collection of intelligently written monographs on all the various kinds of big game to be fourd in North America, from the grizzly to the polar bear, and from the Virginia deer to the Rocky Mountain goat. Each writer speaks from his own experience, tells what he has done and seen, and recounts the often thrilling incidents hehas met within hunting. All the contributors to the volume are well-known writers on field sports and hunting, and each one writes of a species of game he has studied for years in the field, on the mountain, or in the forest.”’ “The paper on the Rocky Mountain sheep is by the Editor, and is a fine account of the wildest, wariest, and most difficult animal to hunt on the continent. Mr. Shields is a most enthusiastic sportsman, and more- over, wields the pen of a ready writer, as indeed all these sportsmen do, so that one follows him in his adven- tures with almost breathless interest. ‘From beginning to end and in every chapter this book is positively fascinating.”"—Chicago Herald. This book will be mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price by the editor. G. O. SHIELDS, 19 West 24th Street, New York Also given as a Premium for 7 Subscriptions to Recreation XXViil RECREATION. Pieasant Valley Wine Co. OF RHEIMS, N. Y. AS TO GUIDES. Eastern sportsmen will soon begin to flock to the hunting-grounds of the West. The open season commences, in this State, September Ist, lasting 3 months. Males only of the game animals may be killed, and then only in such quantities as will supply the hunter with food. Non-residents are required to pay a $20 license fee. These are the main points of the law. The game wardens of this locality are courteous, and never persist in forcing themselves on hunting parties; and never make arrests without good cause. They generally allow hunters the privilege of taking care of the trophies of the chase, providing they otherwise comply with the law. To kill game one must employ a compe- tent guide. [I would advise hunters to em- ploy guides who live in the game country. Employ those who protect the game and keep it for those who give compensation to kill-it. The people of a game country are, as a rule, extremely jealous of non- resident guides. They say a person who has no interest in the game, other than a mercenary one, will have no interest in its protection. Consequently the game war- dens insist on non-resident guides obeying strictly, the letter of the law. If I were hunting in Idaho, I would employ Idaho guides; if in Montana, Montana guides; and if in Wyoming, then Wyoming guides. To do otherwise would, in my opinion, be a waste of money and a loss of pleasure. The season of 1896-7 was a hard one for the game in Wyoming. Many thousand elk died in Jackson’s Hole. Yet this great loss did not exceed the increase. Many new wardens have been appointed, and I have no doubt they will do them- selves justice, as well as those with whom they come in contact. Sportsmen will find them honorable men, who will insist only on the proper enforcement of the law. The Secretary of the Interior has notified THE FINEST PRODUCTION ~ AMERICA ano EQUAL TO ANY THERE 1S HEALTH IN EVERY DROP FOR SALE BY ALL WINE MERCHANTS, ano H. B. KIRK & CO., New York S. S. PIERCE & CQ., Boston all Indian agents to keep the Indians on their reservations, and not to permit them to go on to the game ranges. This will have a material effect on the game. The State authorities, too, are a unit for game pro- tection. O. E. S., Jackson, Wyo. Game in this part of the country consists: of quails, ruffed grouse, grey squirrels, rab- bits, and a few woodcock. We also get a chance at ducks, in fall and spring. Trout fishing is not good. There is an old trout brook, a short distance from my home, that is fished out, but I get I or 2 good ones out of it, every year. Caught 2 out of it this year. The first one measured 13 inches and the 2d 14 inches. I have a hole dug, near a stream, which contains about 500 small trout, which I intend to let go when they get big enough, and put them in certain waters, in hopes they may do something later. I am a small bore crank, and use a 22 cali- bre rifle which I like very much. I can now hit a tin can, thrown in the air, at a distance of 100 feet away, 45 times out of 50. Can cut a string at 30 feet, and at 100 yards can kill small game, such as rabbits and wood- chucks. Geo. B. Hodges, W. Mansfield, Mass. All of your subscribers here are highly pleased with RECREATION. They can’t well help being pleased with it. I have just got- ten back from the Indian Territory, where I went hunting. Carried my Forehand gun, which I got from you for 35 subscribers to RECREATION, and it is hard to beat. The squirrels can’t get too high up in the trees for it to knock them out; and it shoots buck shot just as well. I shot at a knot on a tree, which was about 2 feet through, and the knot 6 inches across. Put seven No. 8 buck shot, out of 15, in the tree, and one in the knot. Distance 55 yards. Chas. CG) Bethke Panis; Texas. RECREATION. 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For illustrated catalogue, address, I noticed in July RECREATION, an article entitled “A Fish Duck,” in* which Mr. Robert Ridgeway, Curator of Ornithology in the National Museum says: ‘‘ The mer- ganser is not good to eat.” If not I would like to ask why not. While in camp, dur- ing duck season we often eat mergansers, and if Mr. Ridgeway will boil a merganser, in 2 waters, with onion chopped in them, until the meat starts to leave the bones and then fry the bird, he will not hesitate to eat it. If he did not know he could not tell the difference between merganser and blue bill. Joi D:AHammieond,: N. rT DP PY TENT A camper knows the advantages of a tent that is an absolute protection against rain and dampness. We secure this by our waterproof process and thus avoid the necessity of a fly, with its extra weight and bulk—a great advantage to travelers. 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Fs sae Cin ar oe ” eS Jee Rae Postmaster: Receiving Clerk. \NOTE.--It is important that this receipt be compared with its dupli- (cate, signed by the Postmester, and issued at the close of each month. Here is still another. This is for the August issue. You will observe it takes 139 to 185 sacks, each month, to hold RECREATION’S mail. You have doubtless noticed the preceding receipts. Others. will be published in future, showing much larger mailings than either of these. RECREATION. ~—s—. SOME GOOD GUIDES. Following is a list of names and addresses of guides who have been recommended to me, by men who have employed them; to- gether with data as to the species of game and fish which these guides undertake to find for sportsmen. If anyone who may employ one of these guides finds him incompetent or unsatis- factory, I will be grateful if he will report the fact to me. ALASKA, William York, Juneau, moose, bear, deer, sheep, goats and small game. CALIFORNIA. Chris. Ringsin, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, goats, water-fowl, and salt-water fishing. John Broder, Visalia, trout, deer, bear, grouse, and quails. S. L. N. Ellis, Visalia. COLORADO. J. M. Campbell, Buford, elk, bear, deer, antelope, trout and grouse. ditto Chas. Smith, Buford, ditto Frank Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., Ge Charles Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., 66 John Meier, Sweetwater Lake, Dotsero P. O., Eagle Co., ce R. W. McGee, Debeque, ay Lem Crandall, Debeque. ae Sam. T. Himes, New Castle, oa Luke Wheeler, Pinkhampton, ; Se Nathan Fisher, Gunnison, oe W. H. Hubbard, Glenwood Springs, se W. L. Pattison, Buford, 3G J. E. Borah, Glenwood Springs. os Ed. L. Stockton, 527 11th St., Greeley, oe » FLORIDA. C. L. Farnham, Avon Park, bear, deer, turkeys, quails, ducks, black bass, etc. Oliver Vinny, Ozona, Hillsboro Co., deer, bear, turkeys, quails, ducks and salt-water fishing. E. M. Reynolds, Fort Myers, Wm. Webb, Osprey, Manatee Co., Frank Guptill, Osprey, Manatee Co., : ef W. J. Meyer, Tarpon Springs, cc Frank Carson, Ft. Meyers, os ditto «é E. T. Robinson, Keuka, ss Carson Bros., Frostproof, os J. L. Sandlin, Punta Gorda, kg Oliver Archer, Clearwater, J L. W. Scroggins, Homeland, i oe Capt. Jas. Argo, Oviedo, Up F. J. Adams, Sanford, és C. B. Bailey, Winter Haven, .S W. H. Steacy, Pt. Tampa City, ¥ Wm. J. Lyon, Interlacken, ee L. L. Sutton, Sutherland, Se M. B. Carson, Frost Proof, Polk Co., sf W.D. Isler, Eagle Lake, ve George W. Hawthorn, Hawthorn, a C. H. Hill, Maitland, ge J. E. Bowen, Laughman, oO Margan Bass, Kissimmee, s B. C. Lanier, Leesburg, sh John Hunter, Winter Park, ee H. Shipman, Haskell, re Robert James, Emporia, bs Alex, Brown, Martin. < W. J. McCullough, Boardman, + érank Smith, St. James City iy Jinks McCreary, Higly, sf Baldwin Cassady, Lisbon, = W. H. Howell, Centre Hill, $s Ed, Brown, Dunedin, ss G. B. Lawson, Lake Maitland, se . H. Maddox, Wauchula, ss ill Montgomery, Arcadia, sé T. E. Fielder, Calvinia, a W. F. Hays, Webster, ye John Beidler, Gabrielle, “ xlv IDAHO. W. L. Winegar, Egin, Fremont Co., elk, bear, deer, an- telope, mountain sheep, trout and grouse, Geo. Winegar, St. Anthony, Fremont Co., ditto R. W. Rock, Lake, Fremont Co., a Ed, Stailey, Lake, Fremont Co., os J. S. Sadorus, Sarilda, Fremont Co., 6 Geo. W. Rea, Orange, Fremont Co., be Wm. Fraser, Beaver Canyon 66 , IOWA. Geo. Jenkins, Spirit Lake, ducks, prairie chickens, black bass, etc. Wilbur Clark, Spirit Springs, ditto MAINE. Wm.S. Emery, Blakesley Camps, Eustis, moose, cari- bou, deer, trout, grouse. Charley Condon, Moro, ditto Wm. Atkins, Oxbow, tae J. E. Jenkins, oe Miles D. Arbow, Oxbow, “ Nathan B. Moore, Bingham, ae Walter Dacey, Medway, Be Elliott Rich, Bethel, ae John C. Lamb, Kineo, “ John J. Kelly, op Winn McKenney, Patten, co Royal E. Paine, Stratton, us Charles Hathaway, Medway, es Victor Scott, Millinockett, se C, O. Norton, Dover, ee Benjamin Woodard, Dover, & Col. N. D. Brown, Roach River House, a Alonzo Davenport, Shesuncook, « Ichabod Smith, Greenville, “s Ernest Ham, Guilford, a Charlee Capen, Capens, 6 Ed. Masterman, Moosehead, ce Marsh Carlton, Rangely, ts Freeman Tibbetts, Rangely, or Fred Reed, Medway, os Dan Hale, Medway, GL Will Meyer, Eustis, “ Charles Haley, Eustis, e H. R. Horton, Eustis. ve P. E. Young, Sherman Mills, — Abner McPhiters, Norcross, ee Albert McPhiters, Norcross, ee Horace B. Cushman, Norcross, ne Irving Hunt, Norcross, a Wm. O. Shaw, Dobsy Lake, Washington Co., + Ran. Day, Princeton, Washington Co.,- ss Geo. C. Jones, Carritunk, 2 Geo. W. Spaulding, Carritunk, as Geo. Douglass, Eustis, , ot David Quint, Eustis, _ oC Davis Moody, Stra:.on, UMPIRE ? Simply build a PAGE FENCE around the premises and you’ve got ’em. No obstruction to the view. Buffalo, Deer, Eik, anything. 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[Ray NE warige isis Sold by druggists or mailed for 25 cents, to any address. GERHARD MENNEN CO., 500 Broad Street 2 NEWARK, N. J. wa PLA. Lf WacsTAFE <> && ° CO. NY. oF? T has long been considereda difficult thing for a camel to ‘pass through the weve Olgaa needle, but the science of these latter days—the same science that has given the world the telegraph and the telephone—has made it possible for men, women, and children, for camels, yes, and entire menageries, not only to pass through the eye of a needle, but to pass through the point, and, having thus passed through, to sing and speak, to roar and bark and whinny—in short. to make whatever sounds they please, and be heard after making them thousands of miles away. To-day the great Patti can sing her immortal songs in her castle in Wales and be heard, through the needle’s point, in San Francisco and Honolulu and a hun- dred other places at the same time. And so of the world’s great orators and enter- tainers, the great thinkers who stir the heart, and the merry people who aid di- gestion. In fact, whatever the cities have in their theatres and churches and concert halls that is best worth hearing may be heard quite conveniently, and with only the slightest falling off in quality, by the den- izens of the most remote village, by dwell- ers on the distant alkali plains, by lonely huntsmen in the woods—and all through the point of a needle—the needle of the gramophone, which traces the undulations of the sound-waves as they are preserved on indestructible records, and reproduces them through that wonderful little instru- ment. Aladdin’s trick seems to have literally been performed in our time, and New York, Boston, London, and Paris may be picked up now by whomsoever will, and whisked off through hundreds of miles and made to strike all their beautiful instru- ments, pianos, and violins, and blaring horns, and sing with full chorus of voices, and otherwise disport themselves for the amusement or instruction of the humblest provincial. Whoever buys a Berliner gramophone buys a box at the opera, rents a pew in a city church, secures permanent admission to the best music halls in the country, can order out a dashing military band at a mo- ment’s notice, can make the great piano- players of the day his obedient servants, and can do a great many other things which would have put somebody in danger CLEVELAND xii THROUGH THE NEE DEES 2OrNT. MOFFETT. of being roasted for witchcraft had they been attempted by our forefathers. And let it be understood clearly that this is no expensive arrangement, to be easily injured, nor is it anything that requires bat- teries or electric contrivances for its run- ning. It is as simple and com- pact as a music- box,and is wound up in much the same way, while the discs which preset vert ine sound-records are flat surfaces of gutta-percha, and are practi- cally indestructi- jag ble. They may # be thrown about @ or scratched, or left with the children to play with, and when put back under the needle after - months of this treatment, they will give out the original words or music with un- changed sweet- ness and distinct- ness. That is the first point, and another is that the singing of the gramo- phone really is singing, not squeaking, and the talking is real talking, as if the speaker were there before you. When you hear a street fakir through “the gramophone you are almost in doubt whether the man is not actually in the room. So perfect is the method of repro- duction that the human voice comes out of the receiver, whether in speech or song, practically as it went in, and thousands of people may listen to it at one time, for there is no need here of bending anxiously over an ear-trumpet; you hear what is going on whether you will or not. A cornet solo i HAPPY CAL STEWARD MAKING RECORDS FOR THE GRAMOPHONE. THROUGH THE, NEEDLE’S POINT. played in the Metropolitan Opera House from the gramophone fills the whole au- ditorium. And now let us see what this wonderful little instrument is going to do for people who live in the towns and smaller cities. In the first place, take the young ladies who, after four years at college, return to their little homes with many graces and accomplishments, particularly an apprecia- tion of the best classical music. They find themselves suddenly in uncongenial sur- roundings, where most of the pianos are out of tune, and most of those who play on them play badly. The gramophone gives them a breadth of art life in the rendering of the great compositions they love by the finest performers. With this they have Xill “ Annie Laurie” and ‘‘ Down on the Su- wanee River,’ and ‘‘ The Last Rose of Summer,” and the old glees from years ago, sung to them, not by amateurs from the village choir, but by the greatest artists of the day—sung through the needle. And then the comic songs—every one likes these now and then, but few who live away from the cities ever hear them sung in the best style; they must content them- selves with the whistlings of the village lads, who pick the airs up as best they may a year or so late. But now the gramophone, with its discs kept closely up to date, gives the country the best that the city has— those much advertised entertainers from the music halls of London and Paris, whose enormous salaries are told of in the news- THE GRAMOPHONE IN THE HOME. masters to imitate in their own parlors, sources of inspiration ever present. Then take the boys. - What one of them does not love to hear the banjo played, a lively strumming of the strings by a cun- ning hand? The gramophone gives them what they want, and the best banjo-playing —gives it to them whenever they choose to listen. And if they tire of the banjo they can turn on a crashing brass band, with marches and songs of the regiment until their hearts beat with valor. And the old folks themselves, with hearts ever fresh for the old emotions, will find themselves won over by the gramophone on many a winter’s evening, otherwise lonely, when they will gather about fires of crackling logs, in farmhouse and country home, and listen to the dear old songs, papers. All these the country may have now almost as soon as the city, and at nothing like the price; and it is plain that a great change will soon be wrought in the farmhouse Sunday—a dreary enough thing in the past. No more wheezy melodeons laboring away in cheerless parlors, no more feeble singing of hymns by untuned voices, but the finest anthems as sung in churches on Fifth avenue, and the beautiful solos of high-priced specialists, and the chanting of surpliced choirs, and the harmonies of double quartettes, not to mention inspiring aa by the greatest preachers of the ay. Not only in the home is the gramophone to find itself a cause of entertainment, but already small and large private gatherings are using this many-sided instrument as a XiV public entertainer; and a programme which includes the best bands, the best story- tellers, the best performers on various in- struments, the best vocal quartettes, can quickly be made up from the rapidly grow- ing repertoire of this wonderful instru- ment. Here is a specimen programme which speaks for itself: PROGRAMME. FIRST PART. t. CORNET SOLO The Commodore Polka. By the wonderful cornetist, W. Paris CHAMBERS. { When Johnny Comes Marching Home. By GrorGE J. GASKIN. 2. PatTRIoTIC SONG A Negro Funeral Sermon. By GrEorGE GRAHAM. 3. RECITATION 4. Banjo SoLo Vankee Doodle and Variations. By the famous artist, Vess L. OssmMAn. 5. ITALIAN SOLO . - Di Quella Pira. (The grand song from ‘11 Trovatore. 3) By the renowned Italian tenor, Sic. F. A. GIANNINI. 6. BAND SELECTION Romance of the Trombone. 7. MALE QUARTETTE Hear Dem Bells. By the Mozarr QuARTETTE. . Die Nachtingale (The Nightingale). Sung in German by FRAEULEIN VRONI VON EIDNER. 8. SOPRANO SOLO 9. NrEGRO SONG Turkey in the Straw. By the negro delineator, Bitty GOLDEN. SECOND PART. 10. TROMBONE SOLO .. Happy Days in Dixie. By ARTHUR WILLARD Pryor, the trombone soloist, Sousa’s Band. 11. Humorous Recitation, Fakir Selling Corn Cure. 12. TYROLEAN DUET The Mountain Clinber. By the Graus Duo of the famous Graus Mountain Choir. 13. ARIA FROM ‘‘ RIGOLETTO.” Senor Noritta, clarionette soloist, Sousa’s Band. 14. Banjo Duet The Virginia Bells. By CuL.eEN and Covtins, the popular banjoists of Washington, D. C I5. SACRED SONG Coronation. By Mr. aes PORTER. 16. ORCHESTRA SELECTION The Pomona Waltz. By the METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA. 17. TENOR SOLO Ben Bolt. One of the old favorites tliat ne to every one, sung by Mr. E. M. Favor. 8 Brass QUARTETTE . Adeste Fidelis. Messrs. Pryor, Lyons, Hiceins, and Pryor, of Sousa’s Band. RECREATION. It is plain that for pleasure, for instruc- tion, and for general benefit the gramo- phone must soon become a real boon to millions of people whose lives are passed far from the amusements and advantages of our great cities. Its uses are numberless, as well as its possibilities for general enter- tainment. The girls of a family can in a few hours make up a programme of discs that will afford their friends far more pleas- ure than any ordinary party, and, if they want dancing, they may dance with light hearts and heels, for the gramophone gives you Sousa’s Band or a Hungarian orches- tra, for waltzes and two-steps, and that is better music surely than any local per- former could offer. And if they wish to sing “ Auld Lang Syne” before breaking up, the gramophone will lead the singing with a good grace, and play the guests out of the house with “‘ Home, Sweet Home.” GRAMOPHONE INDESTRUCTIBLE RECORD. The illustration is of the improved $25.00 style, which is handsomely finished in oak with rich trimmings—runs by a perfectly governed clockwork motor. . 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In half a minute it can be opened out per- fectly flat and exposed to Siti ana, alt, ald eit another half minute the cover can be detached and both spread out or hung up to dry or air. The bane of sleeping bags has been the diffi- culty to keep them sweet. The Johnson Bag is the only perfectly sanitary bag “ in the market. After using it, you pulla few patent snap buttons and presto! you no longer have a sleeping bag but a beautiful fur rug with new uses for camp comfort. Made in three grades as follows : Se No. 1 Bag is lined with finest quality imported Himalaya dogskin, soft, warm and light; the finest lining a sleeping bag ever had, and the outside covering of patent water-proof cloth warranted to withstand wear and water. Price, complete, $18 net. : ie No. 2 Bag is lined with best bark tanned lambskins with the fleece on, a remarkably serviceable lining, as none but selected skins are used. Price, complete, $15 net. 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For_- Pertect Safety The Victor Face Protector It is recommended and worn by leading Intercollegiate players USE EASILY ADJUSTED, NO STRAPS Price $ J s 715 E ach AND BUCKLES, COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT We have many valuable novelties in Face Protectors and Head Harness ! » » The Victor Intercollegiate Football Is Standard for Perfect Shape and Finish Send for Fall Catalog of Football Goods OVERMAN WHEEL CO. New York Boston Chicago Detroit Denver San Francisco Portland, Ore. | ers 4 ke ran Pry Ss } eat ' we «MONS AHL NI FAIIS GNV NAAOG LIS GINOM I NIVOV MOTE OL NVOAd GNIM HHL NHYHM>, RECREATION. Volume VII. NOVEMBER, 1897. Number 5. G, 0. SHIELDS (COGUINA), Editor and Manager HUNTING MOUNTAIN SHEEP IN A SNOW-STORM. CAPT a Se) An LAWSON A majority of the travelers who daily pass over the Union Pacific Road, through Laramie, Wyo., do not imagine that within 25 miles of that place are some of the most perfect specimens of the mountain sheep that can be found anywhere. Such, how- ever, is the case; and it was in the range of mountains that seem to rise abruptly from the prairies, to the West of Matamie, that I decided toseel them. It was in the winter of 1891 that I packed my traps and took the stage to a point where I felt confident I would find rams without having to spend too much time hunting their feeding grounds. After a 4 hours ride, in a heavy snow storm, we reached the station where I was to put up for the night, and there found an excellent meal awaiting us. Such a ride, in such a storm, was enough to whet the appetite of even a confirmed dyspeptic. I knew it would not pay to start out so late in the day, so I watched the Stage pull out for the Keystone mines, 20 miles away, straight across the mountains, and after having waved the passengers a bon voyage | pro- ceeded to make myself as comfortable as possible for the rest of the day. I was entertained during the greater part of the afternoon by a bunch of cow boys who were at the station, and who took the whole afternoon to get drunk, from a jug of “40 rod” as they called it. It seemed to me the drinks were not more than Io min- 339 utes apart, and each time a new round was ordered a weird figure of an old woman appeared and each glass was filled to the brim. As I did not drink with them I was considered a curios- ity and the old woman took quite a liking to me. The next morning I started, at 9 o’clock, for the sheep grounds, and made camp at 2 p.m. without having seen anything but 2 deer, which I did not fireat. The next day I was out at 8; and as I knew where the ewes and lambs were feeding, I thought the rams might be with them. Soon after having left the ranch I saw a herd of 20 antelope; but as I wanted the more stately game paid no attention to these. The wind blew almost a gale and the snow was whirled so that I could see no signs of either ewes or lambs. Finally there was a lull, when I looked down the mountain side and saw about 15 sheep feeding—among them a magnificent old ram. As the rifle | carried was new to me, and as | had never shot it I tried to get as close as I could to the bunch. Whenever a lull came I would drop and lie as close to the snow as possible. Then when the wind began to blow again I would sit down and slide, in the snow. In this way I moved fast and soon found myself within too yards of the ram, when I took a careful aim and fired at him. At the report of my rifle he started to run. I fired again and he fell. Then I knew I had him. I took another look at the herd, and picked out the next largest ram. He 340 was standing at about 250 yards away trying to determine what was the mat- ter. I fired at him and, to my great delight saw he was hit. He trotted a little way, then stopped and sniffed at the dying ram. By this time he had put quite a distance between us. I had no more cartridges in my miagazine, and in trying to put one in, got the action choked up. By the time I had again put it in working order the ram had gone off with the others, out of sight. Seeing that owing to the storm I should lose the ram I had already killed, if I did not hang him up, I dressed him and hung him to a small tree, with a rope I carried with me. Then I started after the wounded sheep again, but his tracks had blown full of snow and I had great difficulty in following him. After much hard climbing I saw blood on the snow, and knew I was on his trail. I found where he had lain down, several times, and had left blood in the beds. He went into the roughest ground he could find, and as the snow was still Ki CKEA TION: blowing in clouds I could not see far ahead. I finally came to a large can- yon. Just then the storm let up and I saw the old ram climbing the other side of the canyon, about 100 yards away. I fired 3 shots at him. At the. third shot he fell, but got up and ran over a hog-back, out of sight. As he seemed to have so much vitality, and as it was growing late, I left him, for I did not care to spend the night on the mountain. The next morning I started early and went to where I last saw the game. I found him just over the rise from where I had fired my last shot at him; and after cleaning him I hung him to a small pine tree. I then re- turned to the ranch, got a horse, took the sheep in and had them ready for the stage that was to leave the next morning. Having read so much about moun- tain sheep being nearly extinct I was delighted with my success; and to- day the head of the largest ram adorns the drawing room of an old manor house, in England. AMATEUR PHOTO BY A. E. COWIE, CHICKEN SHOOTING IN MINNESOTA. SHB eSieA LING. A. M. Of speed skaters in America, Charles June, of Newburgh, N. Y., was one of the first. His reputation as a skater began in 1838. Of more recent date was T. Don- oghue, also of Newburgh, who from 1863 until within a few years of the formation of the National Skating Association, was an unbeaten champion. Donoghue was, in 1878-79 training his sons, Tim, Jim, and Joe, who have their father’s love for speed skating. In Canada speed races are held in the principal towns. Canada has many good skaters, among whom are C. H. McCor- puck tl wltalser Ate Scott) E. Dowd. F: Bren, Black and McCullouch. McCor- mick has been Canada’s greatest skater, but, owing to his age, he had to give way; now it is McCullouch. McCormick’s best performances were one mile, at St. John’s, April, 1887, in 2 minutes and 58 seconds; and 5 miles in 16 minutes, 58 seconds, at St. Johns, March, 1888. Both races were in a rink, 14 laps to the mile. Norway is another country with a list of good skaters. Axel Paulsen, there, made speed skating of national interest. His father, like fathers of all great skaters, was a good skater, and in 1865 was chief pro- moter of races. eewaticen ae Nonsene. Ee iclaven) bk. Ostlund, F. Luhr, Frederickson and J. Nordelpliasaresallpimitie iromt) rank. GEL: Hagen has a record of 2:39 for one mile; and in 3 races with McCormick, in Nor- way, he defeated the Canadian 3 times. Hagen’s time, for the 5 miles, was I5 min- utes and 56 seconds. In 1883, Axel Paulsen for the first time crossed the Atlantic, where he again met McCormick, and was defeated by him, on account of the small rink, 14 laps to the mile. The next year, however, Paulsen again crossed the Atlantic with an im- provement in racing skates. This time he swept the country, first at New York, win- ning a 25-mile race in I hour, 33 minutes and 28 seconds. Then he went to Mil- waukee and defeated Dowse. Returning to the East, he won the International 1o- mile race, at Washington, D. C., in 36 min- utes, 7 2-5 seconds. It seems strange that every country should have 3 leading skaters. The United States has its 3 Donoghues; England the a oinamss Hlolland~> Kinemas: » Canada has McCormick, McCullouch, and Bren; while Norway’s 3 champions are Paulsen, Hagen, and Norseng. C. G. Tebbutt, of England, has won many a race on the track. He with his ANDERSON. brothers, Louis, Sidney and Arnold, skat- ed from Earith to Wisbeach and back, a dis- tance of 73%4 miles, in 914 hours. Tebbutt, on the race-course of Amsterdam, March, I, 1888, skated 4o miles in 3 hours and 7 sec- onds, making new records for all distances above 25 miles. In the same year Axel Paulsen skated a mile backward in 3 min- utes, 31 3-5 seconds. It is recorded that J. F. Donoghue and 2 of his friends skated on the Hudson river, from Newburgh to Albany, 90 miles, in about 5 hours, after having run, in the morning of the same day, to Poughkeepsie and back, making in all 122 miles. Among the performances of T. Don- oghue, Jr., was that of skating a straight mile in a strong wind in 2 minutes, 1234 seconds, on the Hudson river. On Janu- any ZO moos at stamiord, Conn., J. BP. Don- oghue skated 100 miles in a race in 7 hours, II minutes and 38 1-5 seconds, beating the best previous record by 4 hours 26 minutes and 6 4-5 seconds. The course on which Donoghue made this record was in a rink, 2 laps to the mile. Of Western skaters, Minneapolis has a few good ones. J. S. Johnson, the great bicyclist and skater, holds the world’s rec- ord, 2:42, for one mile. J. N. Nelsson holds the world’s 3-mile record, 8:48 2-5; also the half-mile record, 1:20 2-5. These rec- ords were made at Montreal, in races, Feb- ruary 2, 1895. O. Rudd is the world’s 660- yards champion. Sia Paulasurulvor eood skaters. The leading rinks are the Aurora Park, where the championship races were held during Carnival week, 1896; Junior, Pioneer and Edgerton street rinks. At Como Park rink there is skating in summer as well as in winter; there the course is 2 laps to the mile. On holidays and race days, in the win- ter, it is a picturesque scene to see thou- sands of young and old; with flushed faces and sparkling eyes, careening around this immense rink, with the grace and poetry of motion that makes skating so fascinat- ing to the onlooker. At any hour of the day, rosy-cheeked girls, with their escorts, can be seen wending their way toward this rendezvous of the St. Paul skaters. Among the best-known St. Paul skaters are, A. D. Smith, holder of many records; be Pannelly A -Davison. -Je Davison. L. Tohnson, B. B. Bird, A. Scheibe, H. Bird, M. Martin. M. Anderson, A. Jones, C. Hoff. P. Hoff, G. Sudheimer, J. Cox, F. Schelo, T. Thompson, A. Lee. F. Craw- ford, A. Wold, R. Greenleaf, L. Larson, 342 PD: Carmichael. Bogart b= Hairy, 7G. Hoefer, N. Noble, H. Althen and F. Per- kins. At the Edgerton rink, January26, 18094, A. D. Smith made the world’s record from 11 to 20 miles, going 20 miles in 1 hour, 6 min- utes and 36 2-5 seconds; also the world’s record for one hour, covering 18 miles and 215 yards. B. B. Bird holds the Amateur one mile record, reducing it from 2:56 to 2:49 3-5. E. Pannell won the American and World’s Amateur record of 7 miles in 24:01 2-5; and g miles in 31:14. A. Scheibe has a record of 5:55 for 2 miles. Louis Johnson defeated J. Davison, a brother to the St. Paul amateur, in a 3-mile race, in Q minutes, 52 2-5 seconds. H. Davison holds the world’s 220-yard record, stand- ing start, time 17 I-5 seconds; the quarter- mile, 33 I-3 seconds; 100-yard, 8% sec- RE CKRLA 1d OM: onds; and the 100-yard flying start, 5% seconds. Nearly all of the champions use skates made in Norway, called the Norwegian racing skate. The blade is made of steel, 17 inches long and 1-16 inch thick, set in a hollow tube, which is fastened to a thin plate by 3 hollow tubes. The whole is fast- ened to the shoe by several copper rivets. On a-clear, frosty day, a skater feels his blood tingle, while the cold air sends new life through his veins, as he skims over the ice, with the long stroke of a Norse- man, his hands loosely clasped behind his back. When through for the day, as he sits by the fireside, while the cold wind rattles the windows and the frost decorates them, he falls back in the easy chair and dreams of by-gone days, and again sees champions struggle for victory. AMATEUR PHOTO BY AUG. GOTTSCHALCK,. TAME ELK. ROCK’S RANCH, LAKE, IDAHO. AMATEUR PHOTO BY B. C. PACKARD. THE DEATH WOUND. Highly Commended by the Judges in RECREATION’S Second Annual Photo Competition. ROUTE FOR THE MILLION. “ Higgins has another great money mak- ing scheme on hand.” OW Wat ds ati “Balloons to bring people home from the Klondike.” DEER IN. THE COAST RANGE. DANIEL ARROWSMITH. On the morning of September 13, 1803, I saddled 2 of my friend’s horses, and was off for a 2-days’ hunt after blacktails. My destination was some springs near the head of Pickett creek, in the heart of the Coast range, I2 or 15 miles distant. The previous day, my friend’s sister, from Ohio, had come for a few weeks’ visit; so he, being busy, said to me: “ Now, S , 1f you like, we'll get up the horses in the morning, so you can take an outing and get some venison for Mary.” ‘All right; nothing would suit me bet- ter,’ so, getting my rifle, I was ready. This was a No. 3 Remington, 32 inch barrel, 45 calibre, II pounds, ‘shooting 110 grains of powder, and a 325- grain hollow- pointed, patched bullet (calied “ Col. Pickett’s bul- ee). At 10 o’clock I was on my way. Fording Rogue river, 100 yards wide, I turned down Stream twnitiledl vecossed, \Picketts” creek: Turning up the North bank of this stream, I left the dim wagon-road for the pack trail, which wound around the base of the steep mountain. I climbed higher and higher, passing through heavy timber— sugar and yellow pine, fir, and mountain mahogany—all of tremendous’ growth; now through dense thickets of chaparral, now coming into an open of several acres, covered with grass, with only here and there a tree, or a shrub; then down into wooded ravines again, so steep in places I dismounted and led the horses down. At 4 0’clock I reached the springs. After picketing the horses and arranging the camp, I still had 2 hours of daylight, so I shouldered my rifle and started up the trail, to a wooded slope of the mountain, a mile above camp. Plenty of sign was seen, but no deer. I returned, following the summit, until just above the park where my horses were feeding. The sun was descending behind the mountain forests. Spread before me, was a scene | may never see again. To the East, in the Cascades, rose the sharp cone- shaped crest of Mt. Pitt, 50 miles away. Across, and beyond the Siskiyous, in Cali- fornia, 160 miles away, in bold relief against the blue sky, shone the snow-crested sum- mit of Mt. Shasta. Both Pitt and Shasta were clad in perpetual snow. The inter- vening mountains, with their dark tim- bered sides and deep glens, all showed dis- tinctly in the light of the setting sun. No noise save the tinkling of Barney’s bell, as he quietly grazed in the luxuriant blue- stem grass, disturbed the evening air. I descended to camp, built a fire, and was soon eating my supper, by its light. Then, filling my pipe, I seated myself to smoke 343 and to muse on my first night-camp alone in the mountains, 10 miles from any hu- man habitation. That night, for the first time in my life, I heard the cry of a cougar. I turned in at 10 o'clock. About 3 hours later, I was awakened by a cry, coming from a wooded canyon, about 100 yards below camp. The cry resembled the combined wail of a big tom cat and that of the horned owl, but louder. I disengaged myself from the blankets, and got my rifle ready should he come into sight. In about 5 minutes, the cry came again, and that was the last I heard of the animal. As soon as it began to grow light, I left camp, going down the trail about half a mile, then to the ridge of the mountain, and hunted along just under the crest, to- ward camp. With the sun had risen a dense fog, which rolled up the gulches. On passing over the crest to my side, it would soon disappear. I was nearly back to where I had stood the evening before, when I saw, indistinctly, some moving ob- jects in some shrubbery across a little de- pression of the ridge, about i20 yards ahead. The objects soon developed into 4 black- tails, coming directly toward me; an old doe, a yearling and 2 nearly grown fawns. I dropped slowly to my left knee. The deer gamboled and browsed along until within 60 yards. Then with right elbow resting on my knee, I drew bead on the breast of the yearling, and laid her out. At the crack of the rifle, the fawns jumped once, then stood with their black tails straight out, not knowing what it meant. The old doe slunk out of sight into the low brush. Slipping another cartridge into the chamber, I pulled for the shoulders of one of the fawns. Down it went. One more high leap by the remaining one. Alighting in some firs about 2 feet high, it was screened so I could not see the posi- tion of its body. I fired but missed. An- other spring and a stop, and the next shot finished him. The doe had disappeared. I walked down, drew the deer together, dressed them, threw one over my shoulders—bul- let-pouch fashion—and started down the mountain. Camp was not 200 yards dis- tant. I had scarcely started when I saw the old doe returning. She saw the move- ment as I dropped my load, and stopped, not 60 yards away. I downed her with one shot. I now gathered my deer into camp, and after breakfast packed them on old John. At 9 o'clock I broke camp, and at 4.30 that afternoon unloaded my cargo at my friend’s door. T CANVASBACK DUCK (FULIGULA VALLISNERIA.) MEMORIES OF G. The hazy days of October have passed. The deep blue skies of the peculiarly rich tint known only at that season, and the resplendent coloring of leafage, have given place to the more sombre tints of Novem- ber. With the deepening of the browns and the disrobing of the trees, as they prepare for their winter nap, the old longing again takes possession of me. Visions of eager dogs, ranging and quartering over brown meadows and stubble-tinted fields, min- gled with memories of past singles, at- tempts at doubles, scores and misses, flit in pleasant panorama across my mental horizon. The true sportsman’s pleasure consists not wholly in present enjoyment of the chase, but many times and oft do scenes of past experiences rise, expelling the cares and perplexities of business life, un- til he again lives in delightful retrospect of the thrilling moments of bygone days. Now, after many years, there comes a pict- ure, framed in recollections of a pleasant day afield; once again I smell the keen and frosty air of that ‘November morning. The hammerless, whose hibernation had been disturbed by only occasional inspec- tion and fondling, was brought out. At the sight of its gleaming barrels and shape- ly, polished stock, the eyes of my Irish setter grew black with anticipation, and his body quivered with suppressed excite- ment. Well he knew the meaning of these preparations, and he replied to the ques- tion, “* Do you want to go?” with a suc- cession of short yelps and whines, dog lan- guage, which I understood as expressing his unqualified approval. He thrust his cold nose into the pockets of the soiled and blood-stained shooting-coat and rev- eled m the scent of game. Now, weighted down with shells, but with footsteps made light by hope of a successful day, I left the house. By arrangement I met my friend G—., with his pointer, Spot of Kent, in the sub- urbs of the city. We immediately started for the hunting-ground, which was along a valley enclosing a small brook, about 2 miles distant, where a few bevies of quails had been located in the early days of au- tumn. A light snow covered the ground. The wind being rather cold, our quest must be among the thicker cover, for ““Bob White” is a lover of sunshine, in his foraging ex- peditions among the ragweed and stubble of the open fields. Long and patiently we searched. The dogs did their work thoroughly; but they showed signs of discouragement, as the PeOUALL HUNT. E. 345 B. hours passed without a find. In vain we peered into seductive sedges and protected corners, looking for the imprint of dainty feet in the soft snow. We were on the verge of abandoning the hunt; in fact, had turned toward home, when—‘‘ What’s the matter with Duke?” The resigned, pa- tient gallop of the industrious though dis- couraged setter has vanished. Now every movement is replete with activity and cau- tion. The brown nose is following the trail through the weeds at a pace indicat- ing scent of foot rather than of body. Here, at last, are the footprints for which our eyes have hungered these many hours, and they are in plenty. Our spirits rise in anticipation, and words of caution are spoken to the dogs. Lack of success ear- lier in the day has rendered them fiercely intent on immediate capture. Here, in the shelter of a tuft of grass, is where the birds spent the night. From the size of the resting-place, and the num- ber of tracks leading from it, we know it is not a few scattered birds we are follow- ing, but a bevy of sufficient size to afford good sport. The trail leads toward the road, beyond which a dense thicket of maple and oak saplings forms the advance guard of the forest. Suddenly the tracks cease, but certain parallel incisions in the snow indicate that from here the bevy com- pleted its journey by wing. It is not hard to guess where the “ brownies”’ are now in hiding. Calling the dogs to a closer range, we cautiously cross the road and enter the thicket. Now every nerve tingles with ex- pectancy, and our eyes are strained to catch a glimpse of the winged bullets mo- mentarily expected to start from tuit of grass or bunch of tangled weeds. G and I separate, the more thor- oughly to beat the cover. Nothing but snap shots can score in this mass of under- brush, and all chances must be taken. I mentally prepare for many misses and— “Whir-r-r-r, bang!” How the rascal startled me! “Did you get him?” “No; clean miss.” I resolve to do more hunting and less soliloquizing. “Steady! "bey. .‘' Whir-r-r-r-r;. bang! bang!” “Fetch! Spot.” Which tells the story of a successful shot by my compan- ion. We now pass out of the thicket, into the meadow; the birds having shown a desire to take to the field. Scarcely have we emerged from the bushes when a single breaks from cover and comes directly at us. As he swerves to pass, I let go at him, 346 and he comes to earth, a clean kill. I am surprised to hear G—— exclaim, “I got him that time!’ Explanations and a post mortem examination of the victim, con- vince us that both fired, although the re- ports were heard as one. The bird is so mangled that, as an article of food, it is worthless. For an hour, perhaps, we follow the birds from one end of the thicket to the other, without a kill. This in no wise de- tracts from the enjoyment of the hunt, for it is sport, not meat, we are after. In the excitement of those few minutes we were well repaid for the unfruitful search of the morning. Now my ear catches the distant call of some straggler that sought safety in the woods. Wearied of his long concealment, he sends forth his liquid note, which is soon answered by another refugee among the briers that skirt the zigzag fence. Step- ping cautiously in the direction of the sound, I have gone but a few paces when the rustling of leaves and the flutter of RECREATION. wings, to the rear, remind me the quail is not the only crafty feathered game. As I quickly turn and fire a charge of No. 8’s, the disappointment of a miss is mingled with a secret exultation; for here is a quar- ry worthy of my utmost skill. Ah! there is a sight to make the nerves of any sportsman tingle with delight. Crouched among the briers, beyond the fence, I catch a glimpse of canine statuary. Spot, with nostrils dilated, eyes flashing, and tense muscles, says plainly, “ Here they are!” While yonder, frozen at the sight, stands Duke, backing perfectly. Two birds rise, and, at the report of my gun, one falls into the grass. Duke hast- ens tovtetch:) haltstanmstant ao ttma tannin, command, rushes in and brings it, still struggling, to my hand. The others fly—we know not where. Af- ter searching vainly, we turn our footsteps homeward, hastened by the dusk of eve, now thickening fast, counting the day’s la- bor not in vain, for health and peaceful sleep are ours, with pleasant recollections. AMATEUR PHOTO BY H. B. READING. A THIRSTY TRAVELER. Highly Commended by the Judges in REcCREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. IN THE SHIN-OAKS OF “TEXAS. JOHN €, CASPARIS. In October of 1893, 4 hunters left John- son City, Tex., by wagon, for the Big Devil river, in Pecos county. We were on the road 18 days, though this included time taken for short hunts. Six deer were killed before reaching the camping-ground, but signs were scarce and things looked blue for a favorable hunt. When a permanent camp had been made, we all started out that same afternoon to find the watering-places and feeding- grounds of the game. Our hounds, 8 in number, were left in camp, for their feet were worn out, from traveling over the hard, dry ground. With one companion I went down the river, intending, after going a mile or so, to hunt back on a divide. As this was more of a prospecting trip than a hunt, we went on horseback. We found plenty of deer sign and evidences of bear. Nothing was killed, however, although we had 2 long shots, late in the evening, at deer. We reached camp about dark; and soon after, our companions came, bringing a fat doe and 2 young turkeys. Best of all, they had surprised a bear at water, but did not get a shot. Our friends also reported plenty of sign, so the prospects for a grand time were good. That evening the dogs were tied, and their feet greased, to harden them; for as soon as they were in good shape we in- tended to give the bear a run. Before day, next morning, the camp was astir, and as soon as it commenced to get light we struck out in different directions, to look for deer. When hardly 15 minutes away from camp, I heard 2 shots, off to my right, which were shortly followed by one to the left. The boys had evidently found something, but I had not been looking closely, for it was hardly light enough for my old eyes. Now on the alert, I had not gone 200 yards when 4 deer were seen, feeding among the shin-oaks—a species of oak 3 to 6 feet high, bearing heavy crops of acorns, on which deer and bear feed. Dropping to the ground before being seen, and getting behind a thicket, I crawled to within 60 yards of the deer. Then, slowly rising, I covered the neck of a 4-point buck, hoping to drop him so quickly the others would not have a big 347 scare. At the crack of my 44, the buck made one leap, then plunged toward me, falling dead within 4o yards. The others, not knowing where the shot came from, ran toward me and stopped, 20 yards to the left, in an opening. Before the buck had fallen, I pumped another load into my rifle, ready for a running shot. Now | held on the largest doe and dropped her. The remaining 2 started down a hill, and as they jumped over the bushes, I turned my repeater loose on them. In this way I fired 6 or 8 shots, when one, appear- ing to be hit, turned to one side. After bleeding the first 2, I hunted up the wound- ed buck. It took half an hour to find him, and then I had to shoot him again. This might be called a good morning’s work, but when I think of the number of deer seen, and the number of times I shot, between sun-up and 8 o'clock, it seems like hard luck that I got no more. I had 18 good shots and killed only 3 deer; but when camp was reached the cause of my misses was plain. The muzzle sight on my rifle had been moved about +’ inch. I saw fully 50 deer that morning, and they were not wild, which showed they had not been hunted. When the other boys came in and made their reports, we all felt satisfied we had found the right coun- try. Together we killed 7 deer, and if it had not been for a misunderstanding, through which we hunted over the same ground, several more would have been kilied. However, we had as much meat as we could take care of, for the weather was warm through the day. As we were hunt- ing for pleasure, we intended to kill only what could be used and carried home. The saddles were salted, and the other parts were used in camp or fed to the dogs. On the first day, after bringing in the deer, all hands were willing to lie around camp the rest of the day. We were going to take things easy until the dogs should be all right, when we intended to rustle a bear. From the sign, we knew there were some lying in the cedar brakes near by. As the days passed, the order of camp life was to take a short hunt in the morning, fish in the river, if anyone felt like it, and to do a lot of resting. We had the bear hunt, but I will tell you of that, later. “NOISSHOVOUd-ONIAIOSHNVHLI V SHOOTING De Ge On returning from China, in 1861, a brother officer and I found it cold, winter- ing in England. Having been quartered at Corfu, a few years previous, we decided to revisit that lovely spot. There we would hire a yacht and cross to Albania, to shoot woodcock and any other game we might find. We went by the way of Vienna and Trieste, where we took steamer for Corfu. Arrangements were soon made for a yacht, crew and all. A noted shikari, known as Peter, was aiso hired. He could speak Greek, Turkish and Albanian, besides be- ing acquainted with the country. Aside from the usual outfit for such trips, we had a motley crew of dogs: a worthless re- triever, ditto cocker spanial—brought from England—and 2 clumber spaniels—well known dogs in Corfu. On the evening after sailing, we arrived in Butrinto, Albania, and anchored near the classic ground where Virgil makes A‘neas meet Helenus, the son of Priam. However, our thoughts were on sports and not clas- SiCs. In the morning we landed and hunted woodcock, but found few birds. It was a bad year for them, though we could usually count ow 10 of 12) bracela day, Inaiavor able season, a good shot has killed 60 to 70 brace in a day. Our stay was short here. Anchor was weighed, and we sailed Southward, along the coast, landing at various points, making excursions inland. On one of these trips we hunted wild pigs. Soon after leaving the coast, traveling on mules and ponies, I missed our terrier. Riding back about a mile, I found the poor fellow hung by his long hair, in a bramble. He was of a kind that never yelped when hurt; and he would probably have died there, had I not gone back. . That night Peter arranged with a native Albanian to let us sleep in his cabin. We had a lively time between smoke—for which there was no outlet—and fleas. These pests were the thickest I have ever seen them. In the morning the natives were in a state of excitement. They were going on a hunt of some kind. My friend was taken in one direction, to be stationed, I in another. I was placed in a jungle of tall reeds, not knowing what to expect, but with a hazy surmise that pigs would be driven that way. After about half an hour, I heard a crack- ling of leaves and a stealthy tread. Pres- ently a huge beast, nearly as big as a calf, and looking something like one ofthe native dogs, stalked past almost within reach. He IN ALBANIA. CARY-ELWES, 349 F.S.A. was red, with short curly hair; but as I had not been led to expect any such animal, and thought it might be one of the hounds, lebih co, Ten minutes later I again heard a stealthy tread. Imagine my disgust at seeing a hound pass on the trail of the first brute. He was followed by a party of native beat- ers, who came up in wild excitement to learn if I had seen anything. When, by Peter’s help, the situation was explained to them, they were furious. It was some time before I could find out the cause of the trouble. The animal I let pass was an enor- mous wolf, which had been devastating the flocks of the natives. Later in the day I got a shot at a deer on a ledge, from which it tumbled over a preci- pice. The beaters hunted for it, but de- clared they could not run it down. I sus- pected, however, they did and kept it. From here we returned to the yacht and got under way that night, going Southward, as far as Arta, the chief town of Albania. We introduced ourselves to the acting con- sul for England, a Turkish Albanian. He assured us woodcock were plentiful in the neighborhood, and said he would show us some sport next day. We started early with him, but soon found there was little sport to be had, for the cover was light. Our host astonished us by stopping suddenly and pointing ex- citedly to the ground in front. He told us to shoot, but as neither my friend nor I could see anything to shoot at, he was pur- suaded to do so himself. The result was a woodcock killed, the only one seen during the day. That afternoon we sailed Northward, toward Corfu. One evening we anchored at a small island, where, Peter told us, a rare kind of sport could be had. Just before dusk we landed and went up a steep ascent, from the summit of which we looked down on a bay about 300 feet. below. A sheer wall rose from the beach. The water was covered with ducks. Scattered about on the cliff were numer- ous natives, each having a stick, which they presently made good use of. Just as it began to grow dark the ducks commenced to take wing, rising toward where we were stationed. The fun began as soon as they reached the top of the cliff. The natives, by swishing their sticks back and forth at the edge, succeeded in knock- ing down a number of them. We waited until the birds cleared the cliff, then shot as they descended the incline. We killed 3 or 4 each, while the natives, with their primi- tive weapons, secured more than that. S52 All through our trip we had various kinds of game, though woodcock were the chief. At the end of 6 weeks, from continual liv- ing on them, I loathed the sight of the birds on the table. For a year after, my taste for woodcock was gone. On getting back to Butrinto we anchored near a sportsman who had been shooting geese. He sent us RE CRIA AHO Ne one; and [I still remember the feast we had that night. During the winter the climate of Albania is lovely. Although the mountains are covered with snow, the valleys are as warm as in Italy. The climate seemed much the same as that of Florida, but the scenery is much finer. FROGGING. THE*CATCH, AMATEUR PHOTOS BY WALTER BLACKBURN. THE CHIRICAHU HOUNDS. Din Ah CARRON Oita. Av. We had been in camp for over a week, performing the usual routine duties, and it is needless to say I wanted a change. As I was passing through the camp of the prisoners of war, I met Naiche, the war chief of the Chiricahua Apaches, and he, like myself, was also weary of “ straight duty.” To make up a hunting party was the work of a moment, and in an hour we were off for the mountains, which lie to the West of the fort. I will not tire you with an account of the trip, but will speak only of one incident of it. We were after deer—Naiche, Perico, and To-clan-ny, all of whom were Indians, and myself. Just as we rode to the top of a little ‘‘ divide,’ the Indians halted and pointed to a small clump of woods about eight hundred yards off. “Deer” said Naiche. “ How many?” b asked. “Three,” he said. I did not see them, but knew if the Indian said they were there, it was all right. These Indians beat the Dutch for being able to make out objects at a distance. Naiche then gave a few directions to the other Indians, who dismounted and led their horses back down the divide. Now between ourselves and the deer, was a large open space, covered only with grass. On our right front, about a mile away, was a large hill, called Signal mountain, by the army people. The deer were about a thou- sand yards from this hill. It was the “ key to the position,” so Naiche and I set out to work our way to it, and by following up the near side of the “ divide,” finally ac- complished the task without having been seen by the game. We then hid our horses and took up a good position. Away off to our left we could see the 2 men who had remained behind, or rather Naiche saw them. I saw them afterward, with my field-glass. They were slowly working their way toward the clump of woods. The wind was from the South—that is, it was blowing from the deer toward Naiche and me, so the other men could not work up in rear of the wood, and thus be screened from the view of the animals. Then again, the grass was not more than 3 or 4 inches high, so it was mighty ticklish work trying to get close enough to be able to start the game up toward the hill. The men would crawl a little way and then stop, and after watching the deer for a minute or 2, would begin crawling again. Several times the animals stopped grazing and looked over in their direction, and [ thought they must have surely seen the men. Then the game would go to eat- ing again, and again would the Indians commence their slow journey. In this way the Apaches worked up to within 50 yards. It was the most beautiful and scientific stalking I had ever seen. But how they were to make the deer run at right angles to their position I could not see. I felt sure, that when they were seen) the game would go flying up the country, straight away from the men. This is how they “ worked it.”’ While working up to the animals, the 2 men had separated by about 25 or 30 yards. The man on the left, To-clan-ny, was about on a line with the deer, while Perico was nearer us. Perico suddenly shouted, in a loud shrill voice. Of course, we could not hear it, but he told me about it afterward. The deer- jumped and looked toward him. At the same instant, To-clan-ny jumped up and ran to his leit and front, in such a way as to place himself slightly in rear of the game. Perico, after shouting, had remained per- fectly still, and the deer saw only To- clan-ny, who was running behind them. They immediately turned and ran up the prairie, straight toward our hill, evidently intending to find a hiding place among the deep ravines. A few moments later 3 shots rang out. in the crisp morning air Then another. Naiche and I got our mark at the first volley, and, as I was using a Winchester, while he had a government single shot car- bine, I got the other fellow. My 2 “hounds” had done well—far better than the real article could have done under like conditions. I told Naiche they were just like 2 hounds, and to this day they are called by the Chiricahuas, “the 2 hounds.” INVESTIGATING She—‘ Wonderful gold-fields in Alaska.’ wonderful indeed! ” Elie > Yes ° ree EAR VE Say. about these great She—* Tell me—do they cut the fields with a lawn-mower or a scythe?” 352 | ~ AMATEUR CAREFUL NOW. “T can’t make out what species this bird belongs to.” “Take it to a milliner.”’ PHOTO BY E. L. POWELL. ‘Erle NOLAN SANDEE DEER: OLD SID VER. TLE. Well, here I am away up among the Whoop-em-up-heap-bad-Indians. I had the honor of being the first pale-face that had ever visited this tribe. I made the trip for the express purpose of studying the way in which the Ways and Means Commit- tee, of the Tribe of Black-tail-Deer, con- ducted themselves. I did this merely to satisfy myself that Wood’s Natural History was right, and that I was wrong. Now Mr. Editor I would like you to publish my unabridged edition of the research, for the benefit of the uninitiated. After we had pitched our tent-—now the pitching of a tent is a thing no man can thoroughly enjoy unless he does it under the following conditions: Use one hand to drive away the billions of mosquitoes and flies and if the other hand is not en- gaged in the same business try to hold up with it a tent-pin, and to drive it at the same time. Gentlemen, this is happiness complete. Well, as I was saying, after we got the tent pitched I threw the Winchester on my shoulder and started out. I soon found a large buck. He was looking right at me, just as saucy as you please. I also saw a buck Indian. So I made up my mind to kill him. Up went the rifle and down went the buck. I noticed he had on his war-paint anda magnificent pair of 6 point- ed antlers. As I was cutting his throat I noticed that his hair was long and black. His feet were also black, with some dried mud between the toes. He had a fine coat of fur which was ornamented with beads and buckskin fringe. I noticed that in all cases, when the bucks have their antlers on they carry their heads high, and almost all of them are armed with the 44-40. Winchester re- peating rifle. Their eyes are set promi- nently, one on either side of the head, to enable them to see ahead as well as behind. The bucks are, as a rule, fine specimens. They walk erect, chest well extended and their hair gets a little lighter as the season advances. As I was taking his hide off, I noticed he wore a necklace of elk teeth and bear claws; and a’ tobacco pouch about his waist. He must have weighed all of 250 pounds. How nice they look when nicely dressed and hung in a tree, alongside of one’s shack! The bucks are fond of meat; and to see one, as he stands there chewing the soft twigs that are iust sprouting up out of the ground, all unconscious that a human eye is upon him, is a picture long to be remembered. It is a very rare thing to find a buck with any deformity, such as lop-horns or 3 horns; although I have seen bucks going about on crutches, with a leg done up in splints. As the buck falls at the crack of the rifle; as you walk up to cut his throat and as he rolls.up that large, mild eye at you, you will see a scowl come over his face, and he will clutch his knife and try to raise him- self up so as to plunge it into your heart. They are revengeful to the last, and when dying will almost always shout their war- whoop. The does, as a rule, fawn every spring; have one and 2 and have been known to have as many as 5. To see one as she comes toward you, with her fawn on her back, she appears short—about as broad as she is long. The fawns make a magnificent picture as one sees them in the evening, jumping and playing around the old doe. They have no carxes in this wicked world of ours, except when old father win- ter spreads his snow all over the earth. It is then they crawl into the tepee and get around the little fire and toast their miarrow bones, the oil of which is good to tan buckskin. The does are the worst beggars you ever met. They will come around your tent and beg for anything that takes their eye. When the dog chases them, how beautiful they look as over the fallen trees they leap, never so much as touching one of them! As they stand looking at you, they will stamp a foot, which I noticed, in all cases, was cased in buckskin. In some cases they were ornamented with beads. They were all clothed alike, although here and there one could see one clothed in a piece of blanket. One old doe that came to our tent, at last, got some flour and went off with it. Their legs are built for run- ning and some of as juicy steaks as one could wish for come from near the hips. The does do not weigh so much as the bucks. “The Indian language, they say, is rap- idly dying out.” “ That can’t be true; the dialect writers will keep it going a good while yet.” THE MAN IN THE COON SKIN. 354 AMATEUR PHOTO BY GEORGE R, GALLUP. A COON HUNT. I send you 2 photos representing inci- dents in coon hunting in this vicinity. One of them represents G. R. Gallup, a member of the Northboro Coon Club, and owner of the famous coon dog “ Trim,’ champion of Massachusetts. Mr. Gallup bought the dog 3 years ago, in Pennsylvania. Per- haps some of the readers of RECREATION would like to read Trim’s record. The first year he captured 18 coons; th second, 22; in the season of ’95, 17, and in ‘97, 33. When Trim strikes a trail where he is most sure of his game members of the Worcester Club say they can hear him (and his master) as soon as he takes scent. even if 10 miles away. Mr. Gallup and a party of friends capt- ured 5 coons in one night. Following this they caught 9 in 3 nights, the largest weigh- ing 24 pounds. Three of these were taken alive. Mr. G. has a coat and cap made from the skins of coons which he and Trim caught. Picture No. 3 represents the game sehen by Mr. Gallup and his brother, Frank, 1 one day and night. “Coon Hunter,’ Northboro, Mass. Always mention RECREATION when an- swering ads. (dA ON OPS A) IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. OLD BILL. The 14th of last September saw a party of 4 busily crowding guns, ammunition, cameras, clothing, etc., into a double-seated carriage, preparatory to a week’s trip into New Hampshire. There are various ways of “ going to camp,’ but if one has the time and the horses, there is no other way so enjoyable as to drive. You have no trouble with the dogs, as is usually the case in the cars, and then you have your kit with you all the time. Besides, a drive gives you an oppor- tunity to examine the game country. The stories each one has to tell, the dogs to watch as they run beside the team, the camp fires by the roadside, and the chances to take pictures of camp scenes, all tend to make it the pleasantest way to travel. Lie, NOTED COON, DOG, {79 RIM.” See page 3754. At length we arrived at our destination, a large old-fashioned farm house. We all gave a loud “ wha-whoop.” Out popped the old man and his pleasant wife, looking exactly as they did 10 years before. “ Wa’ll, by crackey! here’s the boys! ” the old man remarked, while his wife was as pleased as he to see us again. The good old soul said she had made a “batch o’ biscuits, sorter expectin’ you ter day;”’ while the old man told of how the “ pesky foxes’ were killing his hens, while deer ran across the road occasionally, and said no guns had been heard in the vicinity. Our party consisted of Doc, of Massa- chusetts—better partridge shot never hunted; “Old Nick,’ from Worcester: Clint, a wild-fowler from Hampton, N. H.; and me, sometimes called ‘‘ Old Bill.” Oo For dogs, there was Doc’s “Trap,” a keen-nosed Irish setter, an old hand at grouse; Nick’s English setter ‘‘ Don,” anauimive Man. * Up early the morning of the 15th we hastened into canvas suits and leggins, and were soon off. I took a cart-path shortly after leaving the house. My brethren soon flushed 2 birds, from a swamp adjoin- ing. One darted across my path ahead. I ran up in hopes of getting a view of his course, but slipped and sat down for a rest. While on the ground, the second bird came flying toward me, and | dropped him when within 30 feet. Doc winged a grouse, which was soon retrieved. We went through a swamp, and flushed 6 birds, but did not get a shot. I again took a cart-path. A bird flushed; someone CHiedean Wookmout Bill” i did, and saw a bird coming directly toward me, on a level with my head. On he came at full speed, passing within a yard, then turned sharply to the right. As he disappeared in ihe brush, 20 feet away, I fired and dropped him. Another swamp was beaten, and 8 birds flushed, but on account of the brush, no shots were had. At the edge of the swamp Dan was seen pointing, backed by Don, but before we could all get into position, the bird flushed and I got him. As the afternoon drew to a close, we turned toward the house, I greatly pleased with my 3 birds. The rest were empty handed, except Doc, who had one. That evening we sat around the room, listening to our host’s stories. He was an old gunner and could tell fox, wolf, and rabbit stories until sunrise. The second day we entrusted the lunch to Clint, for he urgently requested it, with an obliging look on his face. Doc began the day’s sport by knocking over a grouse in fine style. I flushed a woodcock on the side of a hill, but shot too quickly and missed with both barrels. Doc finished him, however, on the second rise. This provoked me, for I wanted the bird, so I entered a swamp to get a shot, thinking to even things up. Three grouse were flushed, one of which was killed by Doc. After a few hours of hunting, all but Clint complained of hunger. Of course we did not want to insist on eating, while he was not hungry, so we hunted an hour longer. Still he was not hungry. By 2 o'clock, however, we found a spring and insisted on nourishment. Then it was found the wild-fowler had helped himself to all the grub. Doc was provoked, for he is rather particular about not going hun- gry; but we consoled ourselves as best we 350 could, tightened our waistbands, drank spring water, and proceeded, with wicked eyes on Clint all the rest of that day. Our little party hunted every day, with varying success, but always with a satisfied feeling at night. Finally the last day was at hand, and we anticipated a great time. In the morning we drove to. a neighboring farm, and put the team up with an old hun- ter, who told us of several coveys of ruffed grouse. We failed to locate his flocks at first, but finally ran on to one of them and the fun began. I was told to keep in a certain cart-path; Doc put me there, presumably in good faith. “ihe Yother wboys, enterediay little swamp and soon flushed 6 birds. Doc dropped 4, and Nick got the other 2. They were all young birds and lay close, and it was an easy place in which to shoot. Of course I did not get a shot from the path. One bird Doc shot, lit in a tree near me, then dropped to the ground dead. Well satisfied with the morning’s work, we drove out again in the afternoon. Dur- ing the hunt, Doc called me to come over to him, for he was about to flush a covey of grouse. I ran across a swamp, jumping from tussock to tussock. Just as I leaped from one I saw a black snake on the next, coiled, with head erect. As J had jumped for this particular tussock, and was then in the air, I could not help landing on it. I can never forget the sensation as the snake coiled around my legs. I kicked pretty lively for a few seconds, and when at last clear of him 2 flew, not even looking around. We had funny stories to tell the old man that night. Nick, who is a 6-footer, at- RECREATION. tempted to jump a bog, about 8 feet wide, but slipped and went to his hips into mud. The butt of his gun somehow got under his arm, and he drove that down about 2 feet. We had hard work scraping the mud off from him and poking it out of his gun barrels. There was also a little hitch in getting over a stream, about 20 feet wide, that after- noon. We followed its bank for half a mile, without finding a way to cross. Fi- nally Doc saw a birch tree near the bank. This he climbedand bending it down, landed safe on the other shore. I let the heavy- weights try it first, then threw over my gun and began climbing. The tree bent, but not enough, and I hung over the water, un- able to get back and not wanting to get wet. As I had enjoyed a good laugh on Nick, when he was in the mud, he now retaliated. I could hang to the small branches, but a short time, and it was anything but funny to me; though the others enjoyed it, and even my dog howled with delight. After a time Doc assisted me, and I came off my perch, resolved to never again laugh at the misiortunes of others. We reached the house pretty tired that night, but the feather beds of our host were a consolation. The mattresses were about 2 feet deep, and by taking a run across the room and making a good jump, I could get into bed. I would immediately sink into oblivion—not sleep, mind you, but simply out of sight. For half the night I imagined myself hanging to that birch tree. In the morning, with everything, even to the dogs, packed into the carriage, we started for home, over beautiful New Hampshire roads. TAME BUFFALO. ROCK’S*RANCH, LAKE, AMATEUR PHOTO BY AUG. GOTTSCHALCK, IDAHO. IN THE BITTER ROOT MOUNTAINS Mile Sy Editor RECREATION: Our party returned to Pendleton August 29th. All were well and we had a grand time in the Bitter Root mountains. Owing to an unfortunate accident to our large camera, which occurred soon after leaving civilization, we had to do all our work with the Baby Wizard. This crippled the artistic capacity of the party sadly; but we made some efforts with the little cam- era and mail you such pictures as seem most likely to interest you. AMATEUR PHOTO BY DR. H. S. GARFIELD. HALF ASLEEP. Young Franklin grouse. Distance, 7 feet ; time, 2 seconds. These subjects are extremely difficult, and were secured only after great labor and many disappointments. I sacrificed every other detail to the birds in the foreground; and did so purposely, to get them as large and as lifelike as such a subject could be made with the apparatus in hand. It is needless to say I am going into the Bitter Roots again next year, and will go fixed to bring out some grand pictures. GARFIELD, M.D. We found the greatest elk country I ever saw; and next season we will go there and give you photos of live elk, deer, and bear. We shall get moose there also, but do not hope to be able to photograph any of them alive. We shall set up a large camera, at the great salt licks, and watch it, by relays, until we get the pictures we want. We camped at the cabin where Mr. Carlin was snowed in, while hunting elk, in 1895. There is a warm spring % mile above this cabin, on Wild creek, which has been used tidied AMATEUR PHOTO BY DR. H. S. GARFIELD. FRANKLIN GROUSE. Distance, 7 feet ; time, 2 seconds. by elk, for ages. There is no difficulty, whatever, in getting all the elk any reason- able man could want, in a few days’ hunt- ing at this cabin, in September. There are three groups of warm springs near here, the Upper, Lower and Middle. From the upper to the lower is about 12 miles; and-the middle spring is about 6 miles from either. We got all the game and fish we wanted, and several times merged closely on the domain of the game and fish hogs, whom you so promptly hit on the heads with your editorial mallet, every time they are brought to your notice. We tried, however to quit in time, and wasted none of our game. We quit when we had enough. “ Here’s a telegram about your Montana uncle; he has just died with his boots on.” “Well, he always was horribly lazy; I suppose he wanted his poor wife to have the trouble of pulling them off.” 357 THE A. C. A. CAMP, GRINDSTONE ISLAND, AUGUST, 1897. THE NOTED GROUSE DOG, “SKIP” Scotch terrier, owned by Ira T. Monroe, No. Livermore, Me. Record, for 6 years, 305 ruffed grouse. 358 A) GOOD, GROUSE DOG We have discussed, many times, in this State, the question as to which is the more humane and sportsmanlike, to wound one half the game, and not get the other half, or to kill dead and cause the least possible suffering. As a rule, only woodcock are shot entirely on the wing, hereabouts, ow- » ing to their lumbering flight, and the nat- ure of the ground where they, as well as grouse, are to be found. Two sportsmen, from New Jersey, visit- ed me the past summer, to shoot ruffed- grouse; but told me at night, after a day’s hunt, that their style of shooting on the wing was entirely balked by the forest growth and by the roughness of the ground. I send you a picture of my dog. He is.a Scotch terrier, of almost pure blood, of the short legged variety, and weighs 17 pounds; buff colored, shaggy hair. Heisacapital grouse dog. He trails and flushes them on the run, puts them into trees, and then barks till I come. We rarely fail to bag any bird of which he strikes the trail. ; Ira T. Monroe, North Livermore, Me. How else can you do a friend so great a kindness as by giving him a yearly sub- scription to RECREATION as a Christmas present? Tell me that. IN; EARLY LDAYS. GEO. The accounts of “‘ clever boy shooters ”’ interest and please me; for they take me back to boyhood days. In 1844 I lived in the Territory of Wis- consin.. I was then 8 years old. The only gun our family owned was a little singte barrel muzzle-loader. My father often showed me how to handle it. He told me to select some small object, 30 or 40 yards away, and to look straight at it, bringing the gun up at the same time. I continued this practice until the barrel of the gun would come in line with the object the in- stant the gun was at my shoulder. I never shot the gun, until one day when my parents were away. Hearing the farm dog running rabbits, in the thickets near the house, I loaded the gun with powder, but there was no shot. I found some screws, and put them into the gun, then went to the nearest thicket. Walking along a path, I saw a rabbit com- ing toward me, the dog after it. The rabbit ran past, almost touching me. I turned, brought the gun to my shoulder and fired. One of the screws struck the back of the rabbit's head, nearly taking it off. About 2 years after this, a boy visited me. One evening, as we were going for the cows, I asked father to let me take the gun. After we found the cows, we went to a patch of buckwheat, where a single prairie- chicken was flushed. The gun was brought to my shoulder in an instant, and I fired. Down came the chicken. My friend was greatly pleased and said he would drive the cows home and carry the chicken while I hunted. I went to another patch of buckwheat on the brow of a hill and looked over. A prairie-chicken stuck up its head. As I fired, a covey rose. I ran into the field and picked up two dead birds. Then I started for home, in a hurry. On going a short distance, I looked back and saw my dog following, with another chicken in his mouth. After this the gun was given to me. [ have it yet, in good condition. It is a 20 gauge, 24-inch stub twist barrel, weight 4 pounds, 24-inch drop, and a good bar lock. When new it cost $25. When I could get the ammunition I killed considerable game: pinnated and ruffed grouse, ducks, quails, wild pigeons and rab- bits. It was just the gun with which to shoot ruffed grouse in thickets. My mother used to tell me not to kill more game nor catch more fish than we could use, as it was wicked to kill it and let it spoil. Game was plentiful at that time. One day I had no ammunition, and the wild HAYDEN. pigeons were flying in countless numbers. I had to stand on a field of corn, just com- ing up, to keep them off. If allowed to alight they would pull up acres of the young corn in a few minutes. When about I1 years old I had a little rifle given to me. At every opportunity I practiced, on the same principle as with the gun. At the age of 14 1 became quite ex- pert with rifle and gun, but was a surer shot with the rifle, never shooting at the body of game at short range. My father used to tell me if I missed twice in succession not to shoot any more that day. It was not easy to get money in those days, so I did not wart to waste am- munition. When I was g years old, I worked 6 days for a neighbor; driving 2 yoke of oxen, breaking ground, and re- ceived a shilling (12% cents) a day. I in- vested the proceeds, 75 cents, and 10 years later realized enough from this investment to give me a start in life. By the time I was 10 years old I had caught a good many small fish but had never taken a pickerel. I wanted to catch one but had no line. One day I asked a neighbor if he would let me have his pick- erel line. He said he would. “ You will find it at Pickerel bay, on Eagle lake, hid- dengundesgsay piecesor bark.” I found tt where he said it was. I got into a boat and shoved out to a floating bog, where the water was I0 or 12 feet deep. My brother, who was with me, was opposed to my trying for pickerel, for there was no chain on the hook, but I was determined. This being my first attempt I could not throw the line far. After throwing and pulling in several times, I felt a jerk. I commenced to shake and my knees smote together as the line ran through my hands. I did not wait for the fish to stop, but jerked and pulled until it broke loose. I thought then I never could catch a pickerel. My brother did not want me to try again, but I did, and after throwing for some time, I felt another jerk. This time I let the fish run until he stopped. When he started again, I jerked, and pulled him in. He was a large pickerel. I beat him onthehead with the anchor stone, until he was dead. Shov- ing the boat to another bog, I began fish- ing again. I saw 2 pickerel run for the bait; one of them got it and ran back under the bog. I waited until the fish moved, then pulled him in. I did not have to throw many times before catching the third. The fish were about equal in size. We strung them on a stick, and, partly carrying, partly dragging, got them home. 360 They weighed together, 37 pounds. I never caught but one larger than these, al- though my brother caught one in this lake weighing 18 pounds. A short time after this, I was at the same place, when a man was fishing for pickerel. I asked him what luck. He said he had had 2 or 3 bites, but could not catch any- thing. He pulled the line as soon as he had anole: I took his line; I could now throw it full length, roo feet. I had not cast many times when I felt a bite. I let the fish run until it stopped; when it started again, I pulled it ine his) was aeaplekencle we1sibino mI pounds. When fishing one evening, at Pickerel bay, I was standing in the boat talking to a man on shore. The line was in my hand, ready to throw. The bait may have touched the water, but I think not. The pickerel probably came from under the boat and sawethe pat. VAt any crate aie jumped and caught it, broke the line and took the hook and chain with him, and nearly pulled me out of the boat. The com- motion in the water was so great, and the jerk so strong, I thought it was the largest pickerel I had ever seen. RECREATION. Getting a new hook and chain, I went to the same place next morning. I caught one pickerel weighing 7 pounds. I told my folks I could not catch the big one that took my hook; but on cutting this one open my hook and chain, lost the night before, were found in his stomach. Bass were also plentiful at that time. I caught big-mouth black bass that weighed 7 pounds. In July and August I would go to a deep lake, now called Schwartz lake, to catch silver bass. Starting after breakfast, I would walk nearly 3 miles to the lake, catching grasshoppers on the way. I would paddle where the water was 20 feet deep, and catch 25 or 30 bass in as many minutes. They averaged % pound. Then I would get home in time for a fish dinner. I do not recollect ever having failed to do this. After an absence of 36 years, I tried again to catch silver bass in this lake, using the same bait; the only difference was my rod and meel.> I could not) cetra, biteselatave fished in this lake the last 5 or 6 years with- out catching even one silver bass, although there are some there. However, I have taken some small-mouth bass, weighing from I to 3% pounds. BESS OF RUSH. Here is a portrait of Besssion kus (38.276) who is owned by F. A. Sweet, Smyrna, N. Y. She is by Royal Kent, out of Floss of Rush. Bess is a handsome little pointer and a splendid hunter. She has never been shown, but is capable of hold- ing her own with the light weights—35 pounds—on the bench as well as in the field. A high grade modern upright piano for 200 subscriptions to RECREATION. Write for particulars. YOUNG JACK RABBIT. When making up your list of Christmas presents don’t forget to include a year’s subscription to RECREATION for each of them. Nothing you could think of would give them more solid comfort. A RAL 2 TERE ISIOW. AS. die (Ge The article in RECREATION, by Lieut. Sands, ‘‘ A Close Call for. Gen. Sherman,” recalled an episode in my life, never to be forgotten. The scene of those mutilated forms, victims of the red man’s murderous vengeance, was burned deep into my soul, as if seared with a hot iron. There are, however, some incidents connected with that massacre not mentioned by the Lieu- tenant. During the spring of 1871 I was con- nected with that Texas veteran, Gen. A. B. Norton, now deceased, of Dallas, in the publication of ‘‘ Norton’s Union Intelli- gencer,’ just being revived from its slum- ber, caused by the rebellion. There were few railroads in Texas at that time, and the vast plains West of Fort Worth were a range for thousands of wild cattle, with a knowledge of man limited to the cowboys who occasionally rounded them up to brand them. Weatherford, now a city of several thousands, was a village, the in- habitants of which were in constant dread of Indians, roving bands being frequently seen in close proximity. Gen. Sherman had been a guest of Gen. Norton. From Dallas he went to Austin, and thence to Fort Griffin, on his way North. The day following his departure for Fort Griffin, I started on a business trip to Weatherford. I spent a day at Fort Worth, then but a village of 100 inhabitants, and on the following morning set out on horse-back, for a 4o0-mile ride. The day was perfect, showing the mag- nificent beauty of the valleys of the Trini- ties to perfection. The road was the old Government trail, which followed the di- vides, between the streams, wherever pos- sible. The ride was solitary, with no com- panion, save my horse and a brace of revolvers at my belt. About 9 o'clock I crossed the Clear Fork and followed the road on the divide between the Clear and Middle Forks. On either side, far in the distance and below me, could be seen the 2 streams, like silver threads, winding through the low timber, which resembled a tow-path. There were no habitations; nature held sway in all its glory. Maile after mile was traversed, while I was * imagination.” Late in the afternoon I overtook an ox team, hauling a load of lumber to Weather- ford. The driver told me he was going into camp at an old cattle corral about 3 miles ahead, and asked me to share his quarters for the night. I declined, for it was neces- sary to be at my destination as early as possible the next morning. I passed the “wrapped in the solitude of my own. AUSTIN. old corral an hour before sundown, and, crossing the little stream near by, proceeded in a smart gallop to the divide, reaching it just as the sun disappeared. At the divide I stopped and glanced back. The valleys and plains were dotted with cattle, while the setting sun seemed to kiss the hill-tops a lingering good-night. My companion of an hour before was just entering the corral, and as he halted his team, I spurred over the hill, reaching my destination, a farm owned by a man named Johnson, at 8 o’clock. This was a stopping-place for travellers going to and from Weatherford. The cor- ral was filled with teams, and the house was occupied by 10 or 15 men, who, like me, had been overtaken by night. Supper was be- ing served and nearly an hour was occupied with that meal. The last man had scarcely risen when a horse’s hoofs were heard on the road, ceas- ing at the gate. An instant later the door was thrown open by a man, all excitement and breathless. ‘*‘ Redskins!” he exclaimed, and a thunderbolt could not have created greater consternation. Instantly all was confusion; some of the men rushed for their firearms, some for one thing and some another. A few of the cooler heads asked an explanation, and the messenger told his story. He had been on a round-up, and shortly after sundown started for the old corral, to spend the night. He found it in ruins and the bloody corpse of the teamster, scalped and mutilated, was lying near by. The cowboy at once sped on, to give settlers warning. It is needless to say sleep was out of the question that night. A messenger was dis- patched to Weatherford for assistance, while men were placed at various points to guard against surprise. The night passed without molestation, however. Early the next morning Io of us went to the corral. There we found the body of the teamster, filled with arrows and pinned to the earth. The poor fellow had been scalped and otherwise mutilated. The carcasses of his cattle were lying near by. A thorough examination of the surround- ings was made, and from appearances there were evidently 75 Indians in the band. The trail led up the valley, in a Northwesterly direction, but our party being small, it was decided to await reinforcements. At 9 o’clock 25 men from Weatherford arrived, when the chase was taken up. During the day, several cattlemen joined us. From them we learned the murderers were Kiowas, in command of Satank, a 361 362 sub-chief of Satanta’s, and that still an- other party, farther West, was being led by Big Tree, all from the Fort Sill reserva- tion. The chase was continued all that day and night. At daybreak we put into Jacksboro. Here more startling news awaited us. The Indian marauders had joined forces, some distance West of Jacksboro, and attacked a Government supply-train of 8 or to wagons and 14 men, on the way to Fort RECREATION: Sill. Thirteen of the men were killed. The other, terribly wounded, managed to release one of the horses and make his escape to Jacksboro. After this bit of news our company con- tinued its march, arriving at the scene of the massacre, so graphically described by Lieut. Sands, shortly behind the troops. After the burial of the men, the volunteers were released from duty and returned, I among them. AMATEUR PHOTO BY S. W. HOLM. YOUNG SPORTSMEN. Fu DOU abu Cab es le. ’Twas the hundredth performance, the play was most done, And the bouquets were tossed up in showers; When the maiden in front touched her es- Con andusarde “Look; the stage can’t be seen for the ” flowers Then the man just behind touched her shoulder, and said, “Miss, yer right what yer said ‘bout them flowers; But the bunch on yer hat is so near the same size That I ain’t seen the stage for two hours.” —A. Bushnell, Jr., in L. A. W. Bulletin. PeGkwiZZiY AND A MUZZLE-LOADER. A. Editor RECREATION: From 1866 to 1871, Joe Blodgett and I were partners in the cattle business, in Bitter Root valley, Mon- tana. Our cattle ranged in a basin called Ross’s Hole, at that time one of the best game districts in Montana. During the spring and summer months of each year we spent several weeks there, looking after our stock, and in hunting. In June, 1867, we left our ranch, on the Bitter Root river, near the present town of Corvallis, intending to pass the summer with the cattle. We had 6 pack animais and our saddle horses. We were armed with Hawkins’ rifles, muzzle-loaders, carry- ing half-ounce balls. After 2 days’ travel we arrived in Ross’s Hole. A week was spent in driving the cat- tle to the best ranges; then we moved camp to the Big Hole basin, 20 miles distant. This basin is about 60 miles long by 25 wide, and is the source of the Jefferson river, which in turn makes one of the 3 forks of the Missouri. It was an ideal spot for the sportsman, abounding in deer, ante- lope, elk, moose, bear, small game and fish. After making camp we immediately pre- pared for a hunt; and on the following morning left camp, on horseback, accom- panied by Jack, a large greyhound. We had gone perhaps 2 miles, when we saw, half a mile away, a bear and 2 cubs, digging roots. The animals were an old she grizzly and 2 cubs, about a year old. They were in open ground, a mile from the nearest timber. Keeping between them and the woods, we approached within 200 yards before being seen. Hearing us, the old bear raised on her hind legs, then dropped on all fours, herding her cubs, in order to get behind us to the shelter of the timber. As soon as she started to run, the hound was turned loose, while Joe and I started to head her off. This we easily did, for our horses were good runners. When we were within 75 yards, we jumped off our horses and fired; but owing to the great fright of the horses, only one shot took effect, and that too far back to stop her. On the contrary, it seemed to make her more determined to get away. In the meantime the cubs were going for the timber as fast as possible. The old one stopped now and then to fight off the dog and to bite her wound. After great difficulty we managed to mount, and again headed her off long PLUMMER. enough to get a shot: but as before, only wounded her. By this time our horses were so frightened it was almost impossible to reload, but we finally succeeded in doing so and in mounting. I rode as near to the bear as my horse would go, and ventured another shot, on the run, but missed. We headed her the third time and suc- ceeded in stopping her by a bullet in the body. She was now badly wounded and immediately started for us. As our guns were muzzle-loaders and empty, we tried to mount, to get out of her way. Blodgett’s horse gave a snort and a plunge, and al- most before we realized it he was off toward camp as fast as he could go. Joe imme- diately started after him, not with the same speed perhaps, but with the same incentive. Up to this time I had had all I could do to keep my horse from breaking away, and it now looked as though my only chance to escape was to let the horse go and to take to my heels, as my partner had done. Brave Jack, seeming to understand my danger, rushed forward, in front of the bear and tried to frighten her off. This gave me time to mount, but at a great cost to Jack. Once he got too close to the bear, and as he sprang away she struck at him with both fore paws, catching him at the shoulder, and stripping the hide off clear to his hips; yet the brave dog kept biting her heels, wie compelled her to turn and fight him Oise By this time I had gained control of my horse, and was circling around the grizzly, to distract her attention from Blodgett, who was still keeping up his 2.40 gait toward the timber. She finally took after me, but was so weakened by her wounds she did not run far. Aiter I had circled around her several times, she contented herself with sitting down and snarling, and fighting the dog off. I again tried shooting her from my horse, but only grazed her breast. I then dismounted and shot her, this time fatally, the ball breaking her neck. Seeing this, Joe turned from his mad career and came back. The cubs had in the meantime made their escape to the mountains, much to our regret, for we wished to capture them. This was one of the largest bears I have ever seen, and was a formidable foe for any- one to meet. We took the skin, although it was not in good condition, and returned to camp, satisfied with our first day’s hunt. 363 NO. 1.—THE START. NO. 3.-HOOKED. NO. 2.—THE CAST. NO. 4.—LANDED. . AMATEUR PHOTOS BY M, S. WAGNER. “Yes, I want a wife with auburn hair; none other will suit.” “ Why, your own hair is auburn.”’ “ That’s it; I don’t propose to fall into the clutches of any woman who can call me * red-head.’ ”’ NOTES ON MAKING BIRD SKINS. EF Having seen in RECREATION several re- quests for information on the art of taxi- dermy, | will attempt to give its readers a few hints on making small bird skins. In the first place, when preparing for your trip, do not fail to place in your hunt- ing bag a bunch of cotton batting, and a small pair of tweezers. Carry, also, some paper cones, * of different sizes. When you have brought down your bird, open its mouth, fill the throat with a small tuft of cotton and stop the vent in the same man- ner. Plug each shot hole, also. This pre- vents the plumage from getting soiled, and saves you some work after the operation. Place each bird in a cone, to keep the feathers in place. Keep your birds as fresh as possible. The first signs of decomposi- tion always appear on the abdomen, where the feathers and epidermis slip off. If your bird does get soiled, it must be washed before the skin is removed. Get a shallow box, of convenient size, and put in enough plaster of paris to cover the bird. Now take the bird, and with a tuft of cot- ton and cold water, wash the dirt and blood away. This done thoroughly, place the bird in the box, and cover its wet plumage with plaster of paris, changing the plaster as fast as it gets damp, otherwise it will cake and stick to the feathers. When the feathers are thoroughly dry, take the bird to a place where there is a circulation of air, and dust it carefully and thoroughly, to re- move all the plaster. Now comes the skinning. At best this is a-delicate piece of work, and at first is quite difficult. But practice makes perfect, and you must not get discouraged if your first attempts are not entirely satisfactory. The tools necessary are, a sharp scalpel (if you do not possess one use your pen knife), a pair of bone breakers, or a heavy pair of shears, and a pair of small curved scissors, if you have them. With these and some plaster of paris, cotton batting, and prepa- ration for curing the skin, you are ready to begin. Place the bird on the table, with the head to your left; take the scalpel between the right thumb and forefinger, holding the bird and parting the feathers with the left hand, and proceed to cut the skin in a line from the centre of the breast to the vent. —= Ss * I do not agree with the author in thinking that the fin- ished skin should be put in a paper cone. To ornithological curators, such skins come out faulty in shape. The method approved by the highest authorities consists in wrapping each skin in a very thin sheet of cotton batting, or cotton “‘wadding,” so arranging the parts and the plumage and so shaping the body and neck during the process, that the skin finally has the exact shape the dead bird exhibited be- fore it was operated on.—Eb. 6 5 E. FLEMING. The shorter you make this cut, in skinning a bird, the better, as there is less sewing to be done at the finish, and you get the body in better shape. Gently work the skin away from the base of the body, and be sure not to stretch the skin. Run one point of the bone breakers, or shears, under the flesh and bones at the base of the tail, just below the vent, and cut off the tail; leaving enough flesh on the tail feathers so that they will stay in place when cured. Next gently force the skin down on the sides, cut off the legs close to the body, and draw the skin down carefully toward the head till you reach the wing bones. Next break the wing bones, and cut off the wings at the point where broken. Now force the skin down the neck to the base of the skull. In some of the larger birds, the skin of the neck will not pass over the head; in which case, skin as far as possible, then tie a string tightly around the neck, cut off the neck just below the string, and cover the end of the neck with plaster of paris to stop the blood. Then turn the skin back over the head and cut a slit in the back of the neck, from the base of the skull forward, large enough for the skull to be drawn through it. In most small birds, however, this proc- ess is not necessary. By carefully and pa- tiently working the skin forward with the fingers, it is possible to turn it wrong side out over the skull, down to the eyes. Here the membrane, which attaches the eyelids to the edge of the orbit, must be cut through, great care being taken to avoid cutting the edges of the eyelids. This being done, a few more touches of the scalpel bring you to the base of the bill, which is as far as you can go. Now take your shears, cut off the base of the skull, and clear the brain cavity, thor- oughly. Dig out the eyes, and remove every particle of flesh and fat from the skin, legs and wings. On birds as large as a robin, you must slit open the skin along the inside of the wing, and remove all flesh from the bones. After this has been accomplished dust skin on inside with the mixture of pow- dered alum and arsenic; then turn the skin back, and fill the eye sockets with cotton, the size of the original eye. Next take a penholder, and wrap enough cotton around it to make a false neck, and anchor the end of the cotton roll in the brain cavity. Smooth the feathers, and draw out the pen- holder. Next. take a bunch of cotton large enough to make the body, and place it un- der what remains from making the neck. 366 Smooth the feathers, place the wings close to the body, pretty well forward so they will lie smoothly, and tie the elbow-joints to- gether. See that all the feathers are in their place, and tie the bill together with a piece of thread. Cross the legs and tie a strip of paper to them, on which has been written all necessary data, such as sex, date, locality, etc. RECREATION. Place the skin in a paper cone of the right size, and your work is finished. Do your work well and carefully. If you use plenty of plaster of paris on the body, while skinning, you will avoid getting grease and blood on the feathers. Any dealer in taxidermist’s supplies can furnish you with all the tools and materials you may require. ESKIMO HANDIWORK. HUNTING AND FISHING OUTFIT. I send you herewith a photograph of an Eskimo hunting outfit. I had 4 of these brought down from Alaska, last year. The outfit includes a kyack (or walrus hide boat), bird, fish, (seal) beam and Swalstus spears and a reindeer sled. The boats are 16 to 20 feet long, weigh 28 to 35 pounds, and beside being curious, are the finest duck boats I ever saw. They are not only light weight, but are of a dead moss color, strong, tough, and well made. The sharp point glides easily through grass and sedge; they are overdecked, and draw but little water. The spears all have points made from walrus ivory. The sled has bone soles on the runners; all the points are lashed with walrus hide, while the ribs are made from reindeer horns. W. F. Sheard, Tacoma, Wash. If you feel kindiy disposed toward ReEc- REATION, always mention it when answer- ing ads. It is a great heip to the magazine. AMATEUR FLASHLIGHT PHOTO BY CHAS. HUGHES. STAR LEED: Ts there not a farmer, a woodsman, or a guide, somewhere, who has at some time been kind to you, and to whom you would like to show your appreciation? Then send him RECREATION. It will tickle him a whole year, and you will never miss the dollar. ROS. LN EE dele Ss VV AMP. Ga) Bi An account of a fox hunt I had in Feb- ruary last, in Jersey, may interest some of your readers. While the fox is not big game, he will usually keep one guessing for an hour or so before his brush can be car- ried home. For one who enjoys the music made by a pack of hounds, there is no bet- ter game to produce that sound. The country where we hunted is about 15 miles from Woodbury, near a place called ‘“ Brooklyn,” better known as the “ head of Egg Harbor river.” It is a district 2 or 3 miles across and 35 long, made up ol swamp, scrub-oak, and meadow, cut by small streams. We were up before daylight, and after breakfast started to drive to the swamp, picking up the other members of the party on the way. It was cold, and the little Japanese ‘‘hand-stoves” in our pockets were useful. As we drove along, stopping here and there, with a yell to bring out some one to join us, the gradually length- ening line of wagons and buggies soon looked like a funeral train. We arrived at the swamp with 12 wagons, containing nearly 30 men, with 24 dogs, ofa general assortment. There were fox-hounds, dachshunds, terriers, spaniels, and “ just dogs.” We were to hunt on foot. The air being frosty, there was no trouble about the scent lying well. It was not long before some of the younger dogs were off in full cry, but we soon found they were following the scent of other dogs that had been chas- ing rabbits. Then the young dogs struck their own back trail and followed their own scent: a proceeding looked on with great disdain by the older dogs. They were able to tell almost instantly whether the trail was fresh, if it belonged to a fox, and whether it was a forward trail. To the dog Major was usually left the decision as to the value of a scent. We got on a good trail about I1 o’clock. There was a general scramble to follow the hounds, first up, then down, then back, mile after mile, the cry growing louder and louder as the chase came near us; then gradually dying away, as it left us. At last, the dogs were evidently working up on the fox and tiring him, for there was a distinct change of tone in the cry. It be- came louder, more rapid and excited,and we were all on the jump to be the first to catch a glimpse of him, when suddenly the whole picture of the hunt burst into view. The sleek-looking gray fox came first, on a swift lope, with the dogs strung out at his tail. Their tongues were hanging out, some of them fairly staggering, from the pace they had kept up; but full of grit, with wind FRANKLIN. enough to not only run, but to give tongue also. A son of Major was at the fox’s tail, with Major second. As we looked, the old dcg fairly leaped over the younger one’s back and seized the fox by the neck. The nearest man ran in and grabbed the fox, and then had a mauvais quart dheure, as the French say, fighting down the ex- cited dogs, as they struggled and leaped at the fox, to get a bite and to smell the scent they had been following so vigorously. The training and instinct of the older hounds, Major especially, is shown by the fact of their never being deceived by an old scent. Nor would Major follow the trail of a fox after it had been killed. Another scent was found almost imme- diately, and the sport continued. Holes, or “earths”? have never been found in this swamp, which makes it an especially fine hunting-ground. Many fox hunts else- where have come to an inglorious end ow- ing to “ our friend of the brush ’”’ taking to earth at the critical moment. The foxes of this swamp, apparently, have cleaned out all other animals; for, except an occasional rabbit, there is no other living thing, not even a bird, to make interfering trails. The second fox was shot by one of the hunters after a short, exciting chase. Then came a rest. to eat lunch, and to look after the horses. Of course, every one was in good humor. A fire was lighted and all crowded around. Then jokes, old and new, were bandied, and tales of wonderful feats performed by each man’s dog, were told, some of them facts, some of the Munchau- sen order. The whole picture once seen was not soon forgotten. The crackling, roaring fire, the circle of rough-looking men, with the dogs playing, snapping, and fighting for a warm place by the grateful heat, as someone suggested, looked like a cross between a sheriff’s posse, and a Cuban expedition. We started again, with some grumbling about wet feet and heavy guns, but with no signs of backing out. As I had on hip boots of rubber, and my weapon was a 22 repeat- ing rifle, I was not among the growlers, and could walk through the streams, crack- ing the thin ice, with impunity, while the others had to look for a pole to cross on. Another trail was soon found, and the chase began again as though we had never before seen a fox: all troubles and tired feelings were forgotten ina moment. This time the fox gave us a long run, finally get- ting away, for darkness came on, and we gave it up. The dogs held on as long as they could, only stopping when, as the chase came near us, their masters called 368 RECREATION. them off, one by one, all but Major. He came home the following day, although 12 miles away. His long ears were cut, scratched and bleeding, from running through the brush in the dark. The skin of one fox lies at my feet, and every time I look at it, I think of the sport I had in getting it, only a few miles from Philadelphia. The party was out 6 times last winter, getting about Io foxes, all of them gray. The supply is apparently inex- haustible. AMATEUR PHOTO BY E. J. SWETLAND. THE SHEPHERD AND HIS SHEEP. GRANDFATHER’S WISH. ip Cy BRUGES: When buds first swell upon the trees, When I first hear the hum of bees, When brooks are filled by frequent rain, I would I were a boy again. When willows by the brookside sprout, When all the boys go after trout, When robins sing on hill and plain, I would I were a boy again. When days begin to warmer grow, When moist South winds begin to blow, When flowers are blooming in the lane, I would I were a boy again. ELKLAND. 1 OLD-TIMERS. ERNEST SETON THOMPSON. In previous letters I have written of the game. Let me now, for a time, make game of man. Some of the American magazines have, for years past, been feeding the people on accounts of personages who played more or less prominent parts in the politics of Europe 100 or 1,000 years ago. Although these same histories are perfectly well- known and already fully remarked on in too different forms the discovery of a few trifling personal letters, or peculiarities; the accidental turning up of a new anec- dote, or another doubtful portrait, is con- sidered sufficient justification for a new re- hash of the man’s entire history. Within a few months the transfer, from England to Germany, of a wretched little barren rock, off the coast of Europe; and in South America a squabble over an inaccessible strip of jungle has called forth whole li- braries of historical documents and reports. All this, while a stupendous historical event—a vast revolution, is going on and is, under our very eyes, nearly completed— unnoted, unheeded, unheralded, and, to any adequate historian utterly unknown. I refer to ‘‘ The Winning of the West” as it has been styled by one who, in advance of his time, has realized its importance. This Westward march of the white race has at last been completed, and a vast em- pire finally wrested from a weaker race. Thus, though the fate of a continent of land, untold treasures of gold and millions of human beings have been decided within 2 generations—after thousands of battles and thousands of deeds of incredible hero- ism on both sides, it has not yet occurred to the average historian, that here is any event worth writing about. Why? I don’t know. I suppose the fash- ion is not yet set. Or, some may say it is too soon. We cannot write, historically, about an event when it is before us. This may be true, but what about the materials for the history when the time does come? It does not yet exist on paper. The men are dying out who made this epoch and who know the story of it. When the event is consummated, and the time ripe for the great historian who is to come, and tell how the empire was won, he will be un- able to build his book for lack of proper records.* * Bancroft’s ‘‘ Pacific States,” Appleton’s ‘‘ Story of the West”’ series of books, and many papers published in pre- vious issues of RECREATION should be excepted from this general statement.— EDITOR. "369 Let me now adjure every man, who bears in his head a scrap of the history of the West, to put it on file somewhere—in REc- REATION, for instance. Let him write it as a history if he will and fail of greatness as he may, but let him put it where the real historian may find it, cull it and mill it till he gets out of it all the priceless stuff it contains. So let the chronicler go on gath- ering till he shall have collected all the precious metal necessary for that glorious, Jaet av ANCE YY. Has been on the plains and in the mountains since 1851. golden web that is to attest the greatness alike of the recorder and of the event. Now by way of setting a good example, away up here in Yancey’s log shanty, in the Yellowstone Valley, let me jot down a few stories from the lips of Old-timers; — of pioneers; of founders of this empire, who pass and repass and silently, almost mourn- fully regard the new race of whites that is succeeding them. “Uncle John” Yancey himself, is a good example of the old-timer; as rugged as a mountain and as gentle as snow. Born in Kentucky, in 1835, of the famous 37° old Virginian stock, John F. Yancey was early introduced to frontier life. An uncle of his had been a well-known trader in the great Southwest, of which Independence was the port of entry. His superb outfit, of over 100 pack mules, was well known in that country—Mexico they then called it— and he both made a large fortune and lost his life in the adventurous business before John Yancey was born. Undeterred, how- ever, by the dangers of the West young Yancey, in 1851, then but a lad of 16, made his first trip, going far into Mexico. In 1854, after sampling the alkali in what are now a dozen different States, he drifted in- to Beckwourth Valley, California, and put up for a few days at the “ House” of Jim TASWELL WOODY. Forty-niner, now camping with Yancey. Beckwourth, the famous scout and ex- Crow chief. When Yancey entered the door Jim was playing poker with a stranger, who, on a flush, put it up to $200. Jim raised to $500. The stranger called and Jim laid down 2 pairs of queens. : The incident was curious because Beck- wourth so rarely played, and because it showed the scale on which the early Cali- fornian conducted all money matters. Beckwourth drank seldom and little. He was simple in his tastes and habits and straightforward and gentle in his manner. Occasionally when much interested in the talk he spoke rapidly, “‘like he was hot.” In general Yancey corroborates the story, as published in Bonner’s “ Life of Beckwourth,” and especially lays stress on the fact that Jim was the biggest liar West of the Mississippi. Nevertheless Yancey attests the truth of some of the most in- credible parts of Jim’s history and supplies some personally descriptive information that, strangely enough, was omitted by the historian. Beckwourth, he says, looked like a mu- RECREA TION. latto, or might have been an Indian, but for his kinky hair, which he wore at full length. He was about 5 feet 11 inches in height, and had enormous chest and shoul- ders, with muscular strength to match, for he weighed 190 pounds, in training. He was a man of reckless courage, a fair re- volver shot, an expert with knife and rifle, and had a weakness for getting married. The quickness of all his movements was his most remarkable attribute. This applied also to his running, for he had legs like those of a deer and lungs like those of a greyhound. He was never beaten in a foot-race and Yancey gives full credence to the story that Beckwourth once, when pur- sued by the Sioux, ran 95 miles in 24 hours. According to Taswell Woody, a common report is that Beckwourth moved to a ranch South of Denver, in 1864, but in 1867 became possessed of a longing to see some of his old time Crow companions: and setting out North he joined a band of J. H. MOORE—* OLD PIKE.” Came to Montana in 1865. ' his old tribe near Clarke’s falls of the Yel- lowstone. The band was almost immedi- ately surrounded by a Sioux war party and every one, including Beckwourth, killed by their relentless foe. Yancey doubts this story because he himself lived among the Crows, from 1871 to 1877, and heard nothing of it. Many of the older people talked about Beckwourth, their former chief; but by the younger generation he was quite forgotten. So much for a race that has no system of records. ‘ Yancey believes Beckwourth died on-his ranch, near Denver, in 1867; being then over 70 years of age. Among the Crows he saw an Indian, named Crazy-Head, who ELKLAND. was said to be one of Beckwourth’s chil- dren. Taswell Woody, the well known guide, whose portrait I give, is a Missourian by birth and is one of the few remaining 49ers. He went with the great rush to California, in ’49; then with the stampede to Australia, later to British Columbia and is now going to Alaska. He is well known to many Easterners, not as a gold hunter, but as one of the best hunter-guides in the West. Away back in 1865 2 mountaineers, named J. H. Moore and Miller, better known as Old Pike Vand “Horn Miller’? came into Montana to make their fortunes. They have made them, or have been within one TOM DUFFY. Ex-Deadwood stage driver. jump of making them, many times since then; and they are still pegging away, hopefully, together. They came through and stopped at Yancey’s the other day. I got a sketch of “ Pike,”. but ‘‘ Horn,” who gave the name to Miller’s creek, escaped me for the present. When these men first saw the Yellowstone, in 1870, the slopes of the valley were darkened with buffalo; and the great broad-fronted skulls strewn about every hollow, abundantly attest the truth of their accounts to-day. Tom Duffy, whose portrait appears on this page, is a good type of the straightfor- ward, frank plainsman. For 4 years prior to 1882 he drove the Deadwood coach, from Laramie, and was secured by Buffalo Bill to drive the old coach when the “ Wild West Show” went to Europe. 371 During March, 1882, the great Dakota blizzard took place. I remember it only too well; for it occurred as I entered the West for the first time, and I was snowed up 19 days, South of Pembina. Away down at the other end of the storm Duffy was driving his 6 horses and had one of his many narrow escapes from death. It was of course impossible to keep the trail. All he could do was to keep the horses moving. Next morning he was 12 miles off his road but he reached a place of safety. One half his face was so severely frozen that it was 2 years before he fully recovered; but he was lucky. Duffy had no passengers this trip, but the other coach had 3, all of whom were frozen to death. * * * Here by the camp fire we sit, my wife and I, amid the historical scenes, in this ancient land of the Crows, surrounded by land-marks that to the Old-timers, tell endless tales of joy and sorrow, human suf- fering and human heroism. Here I am gathering the fragments of their past his- tory, recalling my own early days in the Northwest, and while hearkening to the wild tales of the mountains and of the past there comes over me a strange feeling of sadness, that almost shapes itself into the question, “Why was I born too late?” Then common sense reminds me that the glamour of memory and romance is over it all; that 20 years from now the present will wear the same charm for younger men, and that, aftér all, the best, the very best of all times, is the living present. * * * A SONG OF THE WEST. A meadow lark sang as the sun went down, He ,sang in the dying glow. He stirred up my heart with his artless art, And his song of the long ago. REFRAIN. He sang me a song of the West, the West. He set all my feeling aglow. He brought back the days of my youth with his song, His song of the long ago. A coyote howled when the light was gone, A voice on the wind from the East; My horse turned his head from the place where he fed, He heard but a hated beast. REFRAIN. But he sang me a song of the West, the West, etc. A Sioux in his teepee away in the night Drummed a chant of the “‘ Buffalo davs ”’ Till the men with me swore at the savage uproar, And cursed him, his drum and his race. REFRAIN. But he sang me a song, ete. 1372 The moon in the morning was still in the sky, But the mountains in day were aglow, And the girl by my side—the blue-eyed, my bride, Sang, but not of the long ago. RECREATION. REFRAIN. She sang me a song of the West, the West, Swept sorrow and worry away; She stirred up my heart with her tuneful art, And her song of the strong to-day. ADRIFT, ‘ON AN VICE FEOE: PETER AWICK. On a bright day in June, a party of 5 Arctic travelers and 3 Eskimo hunters left the shore, to make their way over the ice . floes to a ship, seen some miles away. She was steaming about to prevent getting caught between the immense floes, which were being twisted by the tides. Between the floes were leads or lanes of water. These we crossed, with our dogs and sleds, by traveling along the leads un- til a loose ‘‘ pan”’ of ice was found. Upon this we clambered, when it was pushed away from the solid ice with harpoons and poles. It was slow work crossing, but gradually we would near the opposite side, using the harpoon shafts for paddles. When within about the distance a _ walrus-line would reach, one of the Eskimo would coil his line, made from seal skin, and, fastening one end to his spear-handle, would throw it, to stick it into the ice. Holding to the other end of the line, as soon as the spear was fast, he would begin to pull, very gen- tly, just enough to keep our raft moving. Safe on the floe, the Eskimo whipped up the dogs. In this way several leads were crossed. After driving over an immense floe in which were several icebergs, we arrived at a very wide lead. In vain we searched for a loose piece of ice. The ship appeared to be steaming away, and the lead was get- ting wider and wider. We tried to retreat, but found we had drifted some distance from the last floe, and the pan which had served for a raft had drifted beyond our reach. We now realized that we were prisoners on an ice-floe, drifting out to sea. When we had been out for nearly a day, we thought it best to try to sleep. The sun was warm; at this season, shining brightly throughout the 24 hours. After a hasty luncheon—we had little food—the dogs were secured; then, planting the har- poons in the ice with signals fastened to them, we lay down on the ice for a rest. We hoped the ship would see the signals and come to our relief. The rest of the party was awakened some hours later by one of the Eskimo, exclaim- ing: ~The ship has gone! ”’ Shivering, I opened my eyes and glanced about. The ship was nowhere to be seen. The landscape had changed; the high cliffs with their picturesque rocks forming fig- ures of castles and men, covered here and there with patches of snow, which had loomed up near us when we lay down, were now specks in the distance. Our big ice raft was being carried out by a strong current. A storm was threatening, so we began to look about for shelter. The floe was perhaps a mile in length, by half as wide. Several icebergs were examined in the hope of finding a cavern. Finally a small cave, scarcely large enough for all to squeeze into, was found. However, the Eskimo soon built an addition with blocks of snow and ice. In an hour we had a comfortable shelter, with a hole through which we crawled on our hands and knees. . When all were in, the opening was closed with a block of snow. The Eskimo carried en their sleds a num- ber of seal and reindeer skins. These were brought inside and spread around for us. to sleep on. We had 2 rifles and plenty of ammunition; so except for food, we were not badly off. -One of the natives, who had been out for some time, came running to the opening, exclaiming: “We now have plenty to eat. I have killed a seal.’ The best parts of the animal were cut off and laid in a niche in the ice, away from the dogs, while the refuse was fed to those hungry brutes. A big piece of the seal was passed through the opening, and when all were in and the opening closed, we be- gan, in true Eskimo style, to eat the raw meat. The chunk was passed around, each man cutting off a mouthful as it came to him. The natives had several tin cans on their sleds, that had been picked up at our camp on shore. These, later, served for utensils in which to boil meat. Water we obtained from holes in the icebergs. The heat of the sun was strong enough, for a few hours each day, to melt the snow in the most ex- posed spots. With some moss which the natives had, and fat from the seal, a fire was built. We now huddled together for a rest. The’ storm—snow and wind—had begun, and the dogs on the outside howled dismally. One by one we fell asleep. Some hours later a rush of wind awakened everyone. ADRIFT ON AN ICE-FLOE. One of the blocks of snow had fallen in, but was soon replaced, though not until we were covered with snow. The raw seal meat was passed around for another meal. The storm had abated, although the snow was still falling. So we stayed in our icy quarters for almost another day; drifting we knew not where. On the 2nd day the storm ceased and the sun came out bright and warm. We were pretty well chilled when we crawled out, and felt the need of exercise to start circulation. Most of the snow had been blown off the floe, except against the ice- bergs, where it was drifted. There was, apparently, no chance of escape from the ice; and we were getting farther away from shore all the time. The Eskimo looked in vain for the ship or for signs of other members of their race, exclaiming: “‘ Kayak terrongy too.” (We have no kayak, it is gone.) Several days went by, we anxiously watching and wait- ing. Our party lived on seal meat, with an occasional gull for a change. There were plenty of seals; and as long as these lasted, and the floe held together, we could at least live and hope. The natives were expert seal hunters. They insisted on using their harpoons, for, they said, they made no noise. On seeing a seal, one of the Eskimo would get down on his hands and knees and crawl toward it. The instant the seal looked up, the hunter would drop flat, face down, and imitate the movements of a seal. Dressed as he was in furs, he could hardly be distinguished, at a distance, from the game he was hunting. This was continued until the hunter crawled near enough to throw his harpoon. Then, waiting until the seal dropped its head, the hunter would raise himself on one elbow, and the har- poon would be hurled, like a flash, into the unsuspecting prey. One end of the line was held in the hunter’s other hand, so it was the work of only a few minutes to pull the seal to the edge of the ice. A rap on the head, with a spear, and the hunt was over. We had been on the floe about a week, when, one day, something was found that at a distance looked like a barrel frozen in the ice. It proved to be a coal-oil bar- rel, and near it were several pieces of a boat. The barrel was empty, but with the staves and pieces of wreck, we could have fire enough to cook some meat. The seal were getting shy; finally they quit coming to our floe altogether. One evening we ate our last piece of meat; but the dogs remained. There was no alterna- tive—it was dog meat or starve. The weak- est of the poor brutes was killed and fed to the rest of the pack. A strong, healthy one was selected for ourselves. Part of it was boiled in sea water, but when it was served there was a look on 373 the faces of some as if the thought alone was enough. Gradually we all came to it. Hunger will make a man do most any- thing! In a few days the meat was eaten with a relish. We were now living on 2 meals of this each day. The number of our dogs grew less, until finally the last one would have to be killed in 2 days. One of the sleds had been used for fuel. _ A bright thought came to one of the na- tives one morning. He proposed that a kayak be made from the remaining sleds and the skins of seals. The 3 Eskimo, assisted by us, set to work with a will. Ina short time a rough frame was lashed together and the seal skins were scraped ready to be sewed on. Now, if an Eskimo owns a needle, he always carries it with him, in order to keep his boots in repair. All three of ours produced needles from little sealskin pouches, while for thread, they used sinew of reindeer, which is also carried along. When the rough canoe was finished, it would hold only one man. One of the natives suggested that he be allowed to go, paddling from floe to floe, following the leads to shore, where he would find others of his tribe. He would then send help to us. The man said he recognized a certain high peak ahead. If he could make that, he was sure of finding natives. A shout came from one of the men. On looking in the direction indicated, we saw that our floe had drifted against an im- mense grounded iceberg, and we were like- ly to stay here some time. The native who was to go in the kayak started immediately after the floe stopped drifting, knowing he could easily locate us again by the big berg against which we were lodged. We watched the little boat depart, with much anxiety, and stood gaz- ing after it until it was lost behind the hummocks of ice. The next day we walked up and down the floe, looking and listen- ing. In the afternoon a shout came across the water. We saw figures of men in the distance, among the hummocks; then, presently 4 kayaks came into full view, each paddled by an Eskimo. Our friend had found a village, and these men at once started to our rescue. Two kayaks were lashed side by side, and on these 2 men could be carried with no dan- ger of upsetting. When all, including our lone dog, were over a lead, we would make a short cut across the floe, carrying the kayaks, until we again reached the water. In crossing the last lead, our dog plunged into the icy water and swam to shore—he was probably more anxious than we to reach land again. The little village was made up of 7 fami- lies, on a low, flat beach. These people treated us kindly, and made us as comfort- able as possible. Our camp was a long distance from there, 374 and the only way to reach it was by an overland journey. Two of the natives agreed, for a knife each, to act as guides. The next day, with a supply of meat, we started, and for 4 days climbed over rocks, waded through snow, crossed streams and glaciers, sleeping among the rocks at night. In crossing a glacier, we nearly lost one of our companions. The guides said it was not safe to walk on a certain glacier without all taking hold of a long line, for the ice sounded hollow. It might break and let us down. One of our companions, who was always in the rear, would not hold on to the line, as he thought it unnecessary. In crossing a deep crevasse, on a snow bridge, the man RECREATION. stopped to look down. There came a crash and a roar. The bridge, with our companion, had disappeared. Horrified, we turned back, though we never expected to see the man again. A shout came from the crevasse. He was alive! With a line fastened about his waist, one of the guides crawled to the edge and looked down. Not more than 25 feet below, our friend stood on a shelving mass of snow. A line was passed down to him, and he was hauled out, badly frightened, but unhurt. A high cliff overlooking the site of our camp was finally reached; then, in a short time, we were back in our old quarters with our friends, and never again did we trust our lives to the uncertain ice floes. IN” AUTUMN | TIME: OLANCHA. When the brown, dried leaves of autumn, Floating earthward on the breeze, Sound that gentle, far-off rustling, As they blow against the trees— And the forest softly moaning, While the wind goes whistling through, Sending show’rs of ripened chestnuts Down among the drops of dew— Something smould’ring in my nature Then is fanned to life once more, With that burning, restless longing Felt so many times before; And I catch my mind oft wand’ring From the duties of the day To the dark and stately forest, Ah! so many miles away. Till at length is born a feeling That I cannot well explain— Though ’tis known to ev ry hunter— Far from power to restrain; ~So I pack my traps together, Oil my rifle and my gun, Cast to wind the cares of living With the setting of the sun. Call my dogs to make them ready Long before the break of dawn, For they, too, have caught the fever, And are eager to be gone. Why, the short time spent in travel Seems to never have an end, Scarce can I control my patience Till the train comes round the bend! When, in time, I’ve gained my freedom, Reached at last my hunting ground, Ev’ry fibre in my being, With my pulses, seems to bound. Here the golden autumn sunshine Seems to clarify the air, _ And my lungs are filled with fragrance From the balsams growing there. As I lay me down at even, In the camp-fire’s beaming light, Warmly wrapped in heavy blankets, Gazing out into the night— Then I watch the sparks ascending, Hear the great logs crack and hiss, Till my soul is soothed and rested, And my heart is filled with bliss. And.I wonder, as I lie there, Quite at peace with all mankind, How my brother in the ball-room Can the least enjoyment find— If he would not gladly follow In my footsteps as I go— Gladly make his home the forest, With the nimble buck and doe. THE WOLF FROM CENTRAL WYOMING. Casper, Wyo. Editor RECREATION: The wolf question, brought forward in the July number of your magazine, is well worthy of the thoughtful consideration of all Western stock growers. Ten years ago a gray wolf was a rarity, in Central Wyoming. Now there are thousands. They are slowly spreading Southward, and in a few years they will cover the entire range country, clear to the Texas border. Three years ago there were none in the Saratoga val- ley, of Southern Wyoming. Now they are numerous and destructive, and are rapidly crossing the border into Western Colo- rado. The damage they do to all classes of live stock is incalculable. In Wyoming they destroy more stock than all our taxes, county and State, amount to and their rav- ages steadily increase. They killed fully $1,000 worth of cattle, mostly calves and yearlings, for me last year. They are very destructive to young colts, and whenever a sheep raiser is so unfortunate as to lose a portion of his flock on the range, as fre- quently occurs, the wolves completely wipe them out. Stock is so plentiful that I never knew of wolves attacking a human being. In fact they are extremely wary; and where bands of sheep are closely herd- ed and watched, the wolves usually leave them alone. In winter they will run a full- grown steer into a snow-bank, or a gulch full of drifted snow, and kill him. They usually travel in packs of 2 to 20, and when in pursuit of a victim, their howling will attract others, for several miles. A full grown wolf will weigh close to 100 pounds, and ranges from 2 to 3 times the size of an ordinary coyote. This coyote is a great nuisance also, but is easily destroyed. They are of no benefit, whatever, in keeping down gophers and ground-squirrels. They destroy many sheep and lambs, and frequently kill young calves; living principally, however, on rabbits and sage-hens, with an occasional prairie dog mixed in, for an appetizer. There are only 3 ways of killing wolves— poisoning, trapping, and shooting. Dogs have proven useless, in this mountainous country. Shooting them is rare sport, and with a good tracking snow and a swift horse, it is far more exciting than hunting bear. No. 4 steel traps are quite success- ful, but it takes lots of patient, hard work, to get sufficient bait, and to properly at- tend to them. Poisoning is the best and surest method of extermination but unfort- unately there has never been invented a poison that would act with sufficient cer- tainty and despatch. In winter a wolf will 375 QUESTION. devour a rabbit full of strychnine, and then travel completely out of the country, with- out apparent discomfort. Last fall I bought $60 worth of strychnine, and put out im- mense quantities everywhere. In one place I shot a big-jawed steer, and filled the carcass and entrails with 3 ounces of poison. The wolves ate it up slick and clean, but I never found a dead one, I am satisfied it killed a number, but they went so far before the poison took effect, that I could never find them. Recently I poisoned 3 with the same brand of strych- nine. All of these I found within a quarter of a mile of the bait; so I infer that in hot weather, the poison acts more quickly. In regard to the best method of extermi- nating these pests, I think all the Western States interested should get together, and establish a uniform bounty; this to be steadily increased, year by year, as the wolves grow scarcer, until they are finally wiped out. Wyoming’s last legislature appropriated $30,000 to pay a State bounty of $4 on each full grown gray wolf, and 75 cents each on coyotes and wolf puppies; but many of the surrounding States pay no bounty, and this works a hardship on Wyoming. In addi- tion to a bounty, I think the Western States should combine, and offer $5,000 for the invention of a suitable poison, that would prove instant death. Then the States should lay in large quantities of this poison, and distribute it gratuitously. B. B. Brooks. FROM EASTERN COLORADO. Prairie du Chien, Wis. Editor RECREATION: I have been read- ing July RECREATION, in which you ask for information about wolves. I spent some time on the plains of Eastern Colorado, during 1882, 3 and 4, in the employ of the U. S. government, locating and superin- tending the location and boring of experi- mental artesian wells. During the fall of 83 and the winter of ’84 I was at Cheyenne Wells, Colo., 177 miles Southeast of Den- ver, engaged in putting down a well. I found there wolves (Canis occidentalis), prairie wolves or coyotes (Canis latrans) and swifts, or sand foxes. I procured some small doublespring New- house traps and set them, and at the end of 6 weeks had one large gray wolf, weighing go pounds, and measuring 5 feet 114 inches from tip of nose to tip of tail; 13 coyotes, 33 sand foxes, one badger, one skunk and 5 kangaroo rats. I lost 5 traps, the chains not being strong enough to hold the gray wolves. My method of trapping these animals was 376 to take a piece of fresh beef and roast it in the stove; fix a string to it, sufficiently long to go over my shoulder, and then drag this after me wherever I went to set traps, which would sometimes be 3 or 4 miles from camp. On the plains there are many ledges of earth that have been eroded by storms. I would dig a small hole in front of one of these, pin down my bait and set the traps about 16 inches below and in front the ledge, so as to get the wolf by the foreleg. When caught, he would start to run. The trap chain would draw his foreleg back un- der his body and I have often seen a wolf turn a summersault. This operation would take up more of the momentum of the body than it would if the animal were caught by the hind leg. I found it quite as simple and as easy to capture any of these animals as it would be to catch a domestic dog or cat, notwithstanding all that has been written and said of the wonderful cunning of foxes and wolves. Chambers’s Encyclopedia says, “Wolves have been known to eat off the cord to a set gun, so they could eat the bait without being shot!” Bosh! There is one peculiarity about the coyote that is interesting. When caught in a trap and he sees you approaching he will always jump around frantically. If you yell at him loudly to lie down, he will nearly always do it; not of course to obey you but evi- dently to hide himself in the grass. The large gray wolf is quite different. The one I caught was very ferocious and snapped his teeth and glared at me savagely. I killed him with a 38 calibre revolver, put- ting a ball through his heart. He made a savage jump for me but fell dead. Wolves destroy many sheep in Eastern Colorado, and it is necessary to corral the sheep at night, in a high, tight board fence, and to accompany them with herders and dogs during the day. I never knew of a gray wolf killing a human being. I consider the coyote a nuisance. Heisa sneak thief and will kill lambs, calves, chickens, etc. Horace Beach. WHAT UNCLE SAM SAYS OF THE WOLF. In the year book, soon to be published, the Department of Agriculture will give some valuable data on the wolf question. It cannot be said that in the United States bounties have brought about the ex- termination of a single species of animal in any State. The rarity of wolves East of the Mississippi river is rather due to the settle- ment of the country than to the number killed for rewards. On the great plains wolves have not decreased perceptibly, notwithstanding high premiums paid for scalps. Coyotes have increased in Califor- nia during the last 3 years, since the boun- RECREATION. ty on them was withdrawn, so that there are now as many of them in that State as ever. California, Montana, and Texas of- fered $5 apiece for coyote scalps, for some time, the outlay aggregating hundreds of thousands of dollars; but the results were unimportant. Iowa and Minnesota are the only Western States which now pay more than $3 for a wolf scalp, and in lowa the rate for young wolves is $2. Meanwhile in some parts of the country wolves and coyotes are very destructive. In New Mexico they kill from $150,000 to, $300,000 worth of sheep annually, and in Nebraska the damage done to sheep is reckoned at $100,000 a year. One difficulty in the wolf problem lies in the fact that it is impossible to secure the co-operation of all the States. This lack of agreement, on the subject of bounties in general, opens a wide door to fraud. Scalps taken in local- ities where rewards are low are shipped to places where premiums are high, and thus it often happens that a county is compelled to pay for animals killed in another county. The bounty on wolves and coyotes now varies from $1.50 to $5, the latter price be- ing paid in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. In North Dakota it is $2, it is $3 in Montana and Wyoming, and in Iowa $5, except for young animals. Thus rewards may be claimed, profitably, in Iowa for co- yotes killed in North Dakota. The wolf bounty in Nevada was 50 cents when California was offering $5 for scalps. Consequently, thousands of scalps were shipped from Nevada to California, and large numbers of them were actually im- ported from Mexico; so that California found herself getting poorer at a distress- ing rate, and the bounty law was repealed. FROM RIO BLANCO COUNTY. Editor RECREATION: In July REcREA- TION, page 45, a number of questions are asked about wolves, which I will answer. I am located in Rio Blanco. county, Colo., a long narrow county, the Eastern part of which is high and snowy. Wolves do little damage here, as there are few of them. The Western portion of the county, however, is not so snowy and is the home of a large number of wolves. They work principally on cattle, especially yearlings and calves, though cows, and even steers sometimes furnish them a good meal. A few years ago there were comparatively few wolves here, but they have been in- creasing until last winter, when quite a number were poisoned, though not enough to materially diminish their numbers. I have never seen anything that would lead me to believe they had any way of sig- naling to one another. The coyotes kill a good many calves but do not attack the larger animals. : The best way, I should judge, to get rid THE WOLF QUESTION. of the wolves would be to offer a bounty high enough to justify men hunting them, as a business. I have killed a number of wolves at different times. They are difficult to poison as they prefer to kill their own game; but are fond of horse meat, and at the present price of horses, could be poi- soned if the bounty were large enough. The great trouble with bounties has always been that the men who earn them, are forced to sell their certificates for much less than face value, so that while the State or county might put a $10 bounty on these ani- mals, men who would hunt them, if they thought they could get the full amount, would not bother with them when they know they could only get 50 to 80 cents on the dollar for their certificates, and might not be able to sell them at all. Young wolves can be smoked out of their dens, in spring, but the old ones will often stay in the hole until suffocated by the smoke. J. M. Campbell, Buford, Colo. FROM THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS. Ten Sleep, Wyo. Editor RECREATION: I am glad to see someone take hold of this wolf problem. They are getting very troublesome and numerous in this part of the country. Yes- terday I found a 2 year old steer of mine, that had been killed by them the night be- fore. This makes the 3rd one they have killed for me in the past 6 months, that I know of, and probably several others have been killed that I have not found. My neighbors are complaining of the wolves, and have all lost more or less stock by them. Still we are not bothered so badly here, as stockmen in other parts of the State. I know of 23 head of my cattle having been killed in the past 6 years. At the rate the wolves are increasing, unless something is done to rid us of them, they are going to be a great scourge to the stock industry, in this country. The mountain lion is another animal that does a great deal of damage to stock and game, in this country. The wolf is hard to trap or poison, and this makes it difficult to get rid of them. They seldom eat a second time on a car- cass they have killed; but generally kill a fresh animal for each meal. I here submit answers to your questions in their order: 1. Where are you located? At Ten Sleep, Bighorn county, Wyo. 2. Are gray wolves troublesome in your region? Very. 3. What do they destroy? Horses? Cat- tle? Sheep? All three. 4. About what amount of damage should 377 you estimate they do in a year, in your county or range? In my judgment $5,000 a year would be a low estimate for our range, or say within 25 miles square. 5. Did you ever know of a gray wolf kill- ing or harming a human being? No; but have heard of such cases, in- directly. 6. Are wolves increasing in numbers? Yes. 7. Have you any reason to believe wolves can signal across country, and so tell each other what parts are dangerous, or where the hunting is good? I don’t think they can. 8. What is the average and the greatest weight and measure of a wolf, according to your certain knowledge? I never weighed one, so cannot say. g. Do you consider the coyote a nui- sance; or do you consider the harm done in killing lambs, etc., more than balanced by the good they do in keeping down gophers, ground squirrels, etc.? I think them a nuisance, and they should be gotten rid of. 10. What do you consider the best means —legislative and practical—of dealing with the wolf question? Our State Legislature should place a bounty of $6 a head on wolves, and $1 on coyotes. As’ it is now our State pays a bounty of $4 on grown wolves and 75 cents on wolf pups. This is one of the most ab- surd bounty laws I ever heard of. Milo Burke. FROM THE BIG HORN COUNTRY. : Meeteetse, Wyo. Editor RECREATION: I take pleasure in sending you answers to the various ques- tions on the wolf plague. 1. In Bighorn county, Wyoming. eS: 3. Cattle and horses; few if any sheep. 4. One wolf kills one yearling (cattle) a week. A yearling is worth $15; therefore one wolf destrops $780 worth of cattle a year. I estimate the number of wolves in Bighorn county at 500; therefore our coun- ty suffers a loss of $390,000 a year. 5. I never knew of a case of this kind. 6. Yes. 7. I do not think they can. 8. Have never measured or weighed a wolf. 9g. Coyotes should not be wholly exter- minated, but merely kept down. The value of the few calves or lambs they kill is over- balanced by the good the coyotes do in killing jack rabbits, prairie dogs and go- phers. 1o. A general bounty (including Colora- do, Wyoming, Nebraska, Dakota and Mon- tana) of at least $15 a head on grey wolves, 378 would do the work. Nothing less will. It would not be necessary to put a bounty on coyotes, as a great many would be de- stroyed by the trappers when trapping or laying poison for wolves. The same boun- ty should be paid on wolf pups as on grown wolves. This would cause lots of small ranchmen to turn out, in April and May, to hunt wolf dens and dig out the pups. This would of course require a large outlay of money for the first 2 or 3 years, but it would settle the question in the end. Wolves are so cunning that you cannot make any headway against them with poi- son or traps. Hounding is not practical in a rough country; but with a sufficiently large bounty on pups nearly all the litters would be destroyed, every year, and as wolves are not long lived, in a few years there would not be many left. Wolf dens are easy to find and when found, in 19 cases out of 20, you can get the pups; very often the old ones, also. The difference between wolf pups and coyote pups is so apparent that there should be no danger of any enterprising trapper palming off the latter for the for- mer, upon the person authorized to punch the hides and pay the bounty. Unless something is done soon to exter- minate the pests, the live stock business, in the West, is doomed. I am afraid the job is too big now for the different States, and should. be taken up by the general Govern- ment. Otto Franc. FROM ARIZONA. A correspondent of a Chicago paper, writing from Phoenix, says: “In this part of Arizona the mountain lion is the wolf’s equal as a scourge. In the country bordering on the Huachuca, Patagonia and Canelo mountains every colt, of 1895, was eaten; even in the barbed wire pastures they were all killed. Until lately the wolf, in this section of Arizona, travelled alone; but they have now be- come so numerous that, as in Texas and Montana, they go in packs. Within the past month, on the mesas bordering the Santa Cruz valley, we have found a dozen yearlings killed and partially eaten, and calves are, of course, killed in larger num- bers and wholly devoured or carried into out-of-the-way places where they cannot be seen. A statement of the actual per- centage of loss would stagger any reader. “James Parker, a ranchman living close to the mountains, has seen wolves in packs and their ‘depredations are constantly on the increase. We are informed that the same conditions of loss prevail in Cochise and that it is even worse in Graham county, where the supervisors contemplate offering a bounty. ““A county bounty does not by any RECREATION. means meet the necessities of the occasion. The bounty should be territorial and the law could easily be framed to insure pay- ment only for wolves and lions killed in Arizona.” Chico, N. M. Below you will find answers to the wolf questions, according to my limited knowl- edge: 1. Chico Springs, N. M. 2. Yes, very. 3. All kinds of stock. 4. Hard to estimate, but an immense amount. 5. No: 6. Decidedly so, and rapidly. 7. No. But they roam around in bunches. 8. Average weight not far from 100 pounds. 9g. He certainly is, in New Mexico. 10. By offering a cash bounty of not less than $10. We have plenty of good hunters that would spend their time exclusively in eradicating the worst enemy the stockman has to contend with, if they could get the cash for their time and labor, and not have to wait 2 or 3 years, which they now have to do where scrip is paid out. I wish you all success possible in getting this question before the proper authorities and I will do everything I can to assist. I like RECREATION very much. P. A. George. FROM THE POWDER RIVER COUNTRY. Powderville, Mont. Editor RECREATION: [ shall endeavor to answer your questions as accurately 4s I can. 1. Powder river, Custer county, Mont. 2. Very troublesome. 3. Horses, cattle and sheep. 4. We estimate the damage done us at $1,000 a year, or more (not less) per outfit. 5. No, never. 6. About holding their own in spite of strenuous efforts to exterminate them. 7. INO? 0. A nuisance. 10. Offer bounty large enough to tempt able men to engage in wolf hunting as a business. William Ferdon. WAR ON COYOTES. J. H. Calderhead, commissioner of labor, agriculture and industry, for Montana, has prepared some statistics as to the number of stock destroying animals killed, in that State, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897, on which the State will pay bounties as fast as the funds are provided for that WHILE SITTING purpose. The report shows that 21,161 co- yotes and 4,995 wolves were gathered in; a record that speaks volumes for the shoot- ing, trapping and poisoning skill of the res- idents of the State. The total bounty on these animals, at $3 a head, is $78,468. WOLF NOTES. Deer and antelope can be found a few miles from this town. There are also a number of gray wolves in this section of country. Bounties have been collected here, lately, by different parties, ranging from $50 to $250, beside the small amounts paid on those which were brought in in lots of 2 or 3. As yet I have had no op- portunity to investigate the wolf question personally; but expect to learn something in the near future. Enclosed you will find my dollar for my third yearly subscription. A magazine like RECREATION is sure to IN THE BLIND. 379 succeed, where it stands on the lines you have drawn. Your work in the interest of game protection is grand and good. A. D. Anderson, Newcastle, Wyo. A friend of mine shot a timber wolf, in Michigan, which I measured. It was 7 feet 4 inches from nose to tip of tail, and was considered a very large one, at the office at Au Train, where the bounty was paid. It was alone and was killed, nose down, on a deer runway. Percy Selous, Greenville, Mich. I do not believe there are any gray wolves in this valley, though some of the settlers think there are. Coyotes are on the increase here, and we regard them as a nuisance. They do not harm stock, that we know of; but they kill a great many deer and young elk. S. N. Leek, Jackson, Wyo. WHEE, SUEEING IN, BEIND.- FRANK C. RIEHL. While sitting in the blind, alone, Just watching my decoys, I feel the subtle ecstasy Of all a hunter’s joys; The memories glad of other days Come tripping through the mind, And rests the spirit, satisfied, While sitting in the blind. The whirring of the widgeon’s wing, The whistle of the teal, And echo of my trusty gun Are music just as real As concerts of the rarest price That kings and queens may find; And bring a goodlier return, While sitting in the blind. With trigger set and steady hand And every sense alert I wait the passing of the birds, And nothing may divert The eye’s intentness on the scene As, coming with the wind, I time the mallard’s headlong flight, While sitting in the blind. F’en in the intervals of rest, With nothing else to do; Yielding to introspective ‘mood, I catch the broader view Of life in all its meaning, till, To any fate resigned, I feel a monarch for the nonce, While sitting in the blind. So speeds the time on wings as fleet As any duck that flies, *Mid pleasure’s richest, ripest zest A sportsman’s zeal implies: All careless of the world’s affairs, Nor to its ways inclined, I envy not a soul on earth, While sitting in the blind. FROM THE: GAME? BIELDS: ON A CALIFORNIA MARSH. Three years ago I received an invitation to have a day’s shooting on the Canvasback Hunting Club’s preserves. A drive of 10 miles brought Charley and me to our des- tination, where we found several gunners awaiting us. The Canvasback is the crack, nay, the swell, club of this city. Its rules are rigid and are strictly followed. Among them is one that no shooting shall be al- lowed the evening before a general hunt; sO we were content to watch the ducks and geese pass from one lake to another. Shortly after supper the wind began to rise, and it was soon blowing strong from the Southeast, the rainy quarter. In the morning a gale was blowing and the rain was coming down in torrents. Rain had not been thought of, the day before, so Charley and I were the only ones who had been thoughtful enough to carry rubber outfits. After breakfast we started for the nearest lake, in a rain so dense it was difficult to see 10 feet ahead. As we neared the pond, the noise of many geese told of a good day’s sport before us. My stand was at the farther end of the lake, and as I started from the shore I scared hundreds of geese and ducks from my end of the lake. I was delighted to find that the blind was so substantially built as to almost entirely keep the wind out. I put out my decoys and settled down to wait for day to break. I had hardly seated myself when a flock of ducks alight- ed among the decoys. They were followed by others, and soon I was surrounded by ducks and geese. It is a trying experience, in duck shoot- ing, to have flocks of ducks and geese among your decoys, and you unable to shoot. It seemed ages before it finally be- came light enough to see, and then it was all I could do to keep from shooting at a flock of mallards, a short distance away. Remembering the warning given me by an old duck hunter, to drive all the birds off the lake before beginning to shoot, I stepped from my blind and was almost deafened by the roar of wings. I had hardly returned to the blind when a flock of green-wing teal, full 200, whizzed by, coming from behind. They no sooner caught sight of the decoys than they made a beautiful turn and came back, passing within 25 yards. I let go the first barrel into a bunch, and dropped a single bird with the second. As a result of the shots, I had 8 teal for a starter. I had hardly loaded when a steady “ Honk, honk,” warned me to keep down. A flock of 10 gray geese were beating up against the wind. I waited until they were 380 over and a little past; then I made a double. It would have been nearly impossible to miss such a mark, for they were almost standing still. With this flock the sport began in ear- nest, and after the first few shots I would shoot at only the choicest kinds of geese; no yelpers or brant or white geese for me, when I had only to wait a minute for a flock of “ speckled-bellies.”” With the geese one shot was a repetition of another, for they all beat up against the wind and passed almost directly over me, generally not more than 10 or 15 feet high. As flock followed flock, it soon became monotonous to shoot at such large marks, so I turned my attention to the ducks. After a time the rain stopped, the clouds parted and the sun made his appearance for a few minutes. Shortly after this a friend drove down to the lake and suggest- ed that we take advantage of the let up of the storm to start for home, as the oth- ers were about to start. It was now a quarter of 9g, and in my hour and a half of shooting I had killed 19 geese, 1 honker, and 38 ducks. Excepting the first shot, I did not kill more than one bird at a time. At the house I found Charley, with 23 © geese and 14 ducks. I used, on that morning’s shoot, a 12- gauge Daly gun, 3% drams of black pow- der and one ounce of No. 7 shot, for ducks and geese alike. When we quit, the geese were still flying, while the air was filled with ducks. At the risk of being called a game hog, I must say I was loath to leave, for the shooting was such as one gets but once in-a life time. W. H. Young, Sacramento, eal, SHOOTING GEESE IN A SNOWSTORM. Pawnee City, Neb. Editor RECREATION: Last spring I was staying with a friend, in Nebraska, about 4 miles from the Missouri river. He was a good shot and a persistent hunter. We became satisfied, by signs, that a storm would strike us within 24 hours. We had been talking of a hunt on the river, and now thought the following day would be our time; for the more disagreeable the weather, the better for us. Carrying out our idea, we hitched a horse to a road-wagon, loaded it down with the necessary accoutrements, and started, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for a point 12 miles down the river. We chose this place because of an invitation from another friend to join him ina hunt, and because of its being a good lighting place for geese. The river here is wide and there are long FROM THE GAME FIELDS. sand bars, surrounded by shallow water, which is the character of the lighting ground sought by geese. Before daylight we were on the river. After rowing a mile, we selected a favorable bar and set the decoys. We next dug pits at a convenient distance from them. Get- ting into these we awaited results. Geese and ducks were flying, but out of range. We stayed in the pits until 11 o’clock; then, being satisfied there would be no shooting that morning, we picked up the decoys, rowed to land and returned to the house. Before we had finished dinner, the ex- pected snow-storm broke. Our joy was un- bounded, for this meant good shooting. We again started for the river, but decided on another bar for our afternoon shooting, and were soon ready for business. It was now 3.30 o'clock, so we could expect no shooting for an hour. It continued to snow, and a cold, damp wind made it uncomfortable for us. Then, too, a pit, dug in a sandbar in the middle of the Missouri river, is not dry. After an hour of waiting we espied, coming up the river, a mile or so away, a flock of geese. Closer and closer they came; then they began to circle. Twice they circled before being satisfied all was well. Then down they swooped, with loud squawks, and noisy flapping of wings. We waited untii they were within 15 yards, then jumped to our feet. With my first barrel I hit a big fellow, hard, and with the second dropped another. My companion dropped one and wounded another, which got into the river and gave us a hard chase with the boat, but it ended in his capture. ~We had just got settled in the pit again when straight for-us came a flock of teal ducks, out of which we brought down 4; one, however, getting into the river, made its escape. Another flock of geese soon ap- peared, like specks, in the distance. They saw our decoys and made for them, but were suspicious and gave us no shots. This flock was scarcely out of sight when another made for the decoys, but we had to take them at long range, and killed but one. The next shot was also at long range. I wounded one bird, but my companion missed. My bird fell 150 yards away and got into the river. Getting the boat I started after him, but owing to increasing darkness he got away. I was partly recompensed for this loss by bringing down a stray duck. My friend knocked down another goose, at long range, but falling into the river, the bird got away. As it was now too dark to shoot, we rowed to the landing, and reached the home of our friend about midnight, thoroughly tired, but contented with the world. James F. Prentiss. 381 HOW HE WON HER. Crawford, Neb. Editor RECREATION: As one of your readers, I desire to thank you for your un- tiring efforts, and to congratulate you on your great success, in making RECREATION a household pet. In showing RECREATION to my friends I always tell them it is the next thing to going hunting or fishing, and I advise all lovers of field sports to sub- scribe. My wife and 2 children often gather around and ask me to read the hunting and fishing stories aloud. Near Crawford we have 15 lakes (made by irrigation ditches), the largest covering 240 acres. These lakes furnish good duck shooting in fall and spring. They are stocked with fish, but these are not large enough to catch. White river runs through the town; and it was stocked with trout, about 8 years ago. Now we have trout- fishing at home. We also planted quails a few years ago, and they are now getting quite numerous; while grouse and rabbits are plentiful near town. I will tell how I got my wife’s consent to go hunting and fishing. She used to grumble, and consented to my going only on the ground that I needed outdoor ex- ercise. One evening I went home and asked her if she would like to take a ride. Of course she consented, so I told her to get the children ready while I hitched up the horses. _ She did not see me put my gun and boots into the buggy, and so did not discover my intentions. We drove to a small lake, where I ex- pected to find ducks. I put on my waders, took my gun and asked my boy to go with me. I then told her to drive to the next hill, where she would be in full sight of the lake, and she would see us shoot ducks. The boy and I went round the hill, get- ting up a flock of mallards. I got 5 with 2 shots. The flock circled, and I dropped 2 more. Then they came past a second time, and I killed another double, making 9 altogether. Looking toward the hill, I saw my wife standing in the buggy, waving her arms and wildly. shouting, ‘‘See them fall!” Gathering the birds, we carried them to the buggy and dropped them at her feet. “T’ll never scold you again for going hunting,” she said; “that was more fun than I have had all summer. I am going with you every time I get a chance.”’ We drove home, feeling we had had a pleasant ride. I often take my family now, when I go hunting or fishing, and they enjoy it as much as I. : 382 WHO KILLED THE BUFFALO. Gardiner, Mont. Editor RECREATION: S. N. Leek, Jack- son’s Hole, Wyo., states, in RECREATION, that “no resident of Jackson’s Hole ever killed buffalo in the Yellowstone National park.” Ina later issue, under the initials of B. V. K., I said residents of Jackson’s Hole had killed buffalo in the park. In your August number Mr. Leek admits that buf- falo were killed in the park, just where I said they were, on Crawfish creek (not Crawford). As he says, the men did not live in the timber reserve, that winter, but it is not true that none of them were residents of Jackson’s Hole. To my knowledge one of them lived in the Hole until recently. An- other lived there until the spring of 1894 when, it is reported, he was killed, on his way to Evanston, to dispose of furs se- cured during the winter. Another man had his horses in Jackson’s Hole during the winter of 1893; but he was reported to be in the adjoining county “‘ wolfing.” One of the others was lost in a snowstorm and perished, on Huckleberry mountain. An article on this subject by C. G. N., of Mammoth Hot Springs, in August RECREA- TION can easily be verified by any one de- siring the truth. Mr. Leek makes another misstatement when he says the real cause of the park buffalo being gone, is that the syndicate and the soldiers have cut the winter feed of the buffalo, and put it up for hay. Any one familiar with the facts, knows the soldiers never put up hay in the park and that the only hay cut by the syndicate, anywhere near the buffalo range, is cut on the bottom land along the Yellowstone river, where the snow lies 6 to 10 feet deep, all winter. The truth is that on account of too many visits by’the soldiers, to the winter feeding ground (Hayden Valley), such visits how- ever being necessary to prevent poachers from getting in—the buffalo became scared and split up in small bands, going to the dif- ferent parts of the park and trying to win- ter in the deep snow, where those that were not killed by poachers, died of starvation. For years the calves of buffalo have been killed by the protected bear, wolves, etc., just as they kill the young of all other big game animals, every spring. These are the real causes of the disappearance of buffalo. Wm. Van Buskirk. Being a hunter and guide, knowing, thor- oughly, the Jackson’s Hole country and the people who live there, I beg to say S. N. Leek made an error, in his ‘article in RECREATION, entitled, “Who Killed the Buffalo? ” Mr. Leek does not seem to know that RECREATION. the 5 men who settled on Warm Spring creek, in August, 91, did so in good faith and that they had a perfect right to do so. At that time the timber reserve was not annexed to the park, and no notices were posted, by Captain Anderson, until later that fall. Theirs was not a case of trespass, at all. Wilson, the Chief Scout of the park informed Tom Brown (one of the squat- ters) that their camp was 3% miles South of the park line. The 5 men who established quarters there, were Tom Brown, Captain Edwards, John Shive, Jeff Simmerson, and Dave De- foe. Only 3 of the 5 wintered there, as Tom Brown was lost in the October snow storm and-was found dead some weeks later. Captain Edwards pulled out on snow shoes, early in December. Certainly these 2 men had nothing to do with the killing of the buffalo. Those animals were not killed on Crawford creek, and far ex- ceeded 3 in number. F. W. Rising, Butte, Mont. In July issue I see an explanation of “Where the Buffalo Went.” Another way of departure was explained to me some years ago, by an old time missionary, Reverend Pritchard, of South Dakota. In some of his early experiences on the Missouri river he says the Indians, in order to starve out the Northern tribes, with whom they were at war, burned the prairies to the North of the big herds, which he said would extend for miles, to prevent their Northern migration. Then they stampeded the buffalo into the rivers. On one occa- sion he had to camp 3 days, on the banks of the Missouri, as navigation was impos- sible owing to the thousands of dead ami- mals floating down. . Another way was to rush them into the big snow drifts, on the- coulee banks, and kill them at short range on snow shoes. The only part of the buffalo then used was the tongue, except where an extra good . skin was to be had. So these savages have only to thank themselves for the passing of the bison, which seems to be only an indication of their own fate. C. Ac (S55 Lowville; NAY: oe Philadelphia, Pa. In the August number of RECREATION, “ Syracuse’ expressed doubt of the truth- fulness of the story by Van Dyke, whose elk ran 100 yards, with a bullet through the heart. The experience of “ Syracuse,” with heart shots, cannot be great. My experi- ence has taught me that wild animals in- variably run a short distance, if shot through the heart. One evening, while hunting in Colorado, I was startled by a signal from my com- FROM THE GAME FIELDS. panion. On my turning around to ascer- tain the cause, he pointed to my left, where I saw a mule deer, not more than 50 yards distant. The gloom was so great I thought the animal was standing quartering from me, but instead, he was quartering toward me. I fired where I thought his heart was. At the crack of the rifle, he gave 2 or 3 jumps. On going to the place, we saw where he had plowed the ground as he jumped, and that was all we could find of him. I was certain he had been hit, so we lo- cated the spot and went to camp. The next morning we returned and took up the trail, which was sprinkled with blood. About 150 yards from the spot where he had stood, we found him. In his flight he had made 20-foot jumps, and had cleared one ob- struction of fallen trees 5 feet high. The bullet had entered his breast and ‘literally torn his heart in two, lengthwise, passing out at the flank. Last year, in the same locality, I shot a mule deer, at a distance of 150 yards. The shot went directly through his heart, yet he ran 75 yards. I have known a number of other cases, from personal observation; but have never known a deer to drop dead in his tracks, unless shot through the brain or the backbone. Quaker City. Missoula, Mont. Editor RECREATION: Starting from a mining camp in Montana, for grouse, one morning, the trip took me into some of the wildest country in the mountains. It was not long till my dog had a covey of grouse raised, and I bagged 6. Pushing my way farther on, I was suddenly brought up standing to see, in front of me, about 4 or 50 feet away, a brown bear. ‘ I had no ammunition for this kind of game. My senses were gone and for a time I did not know what to do. The bear sat on his haunches and looked at me. Then turning like a flash, he wheeled, as my dog came through the brush, and dis- appeared into the timber. My first thought was to make a straight line for camp. After a lively walk of about an hour, I recovered a little and concluded to finish my hunt. I traveled over hills, gulches and mountains, and was getting a little discouraged, when my dog let me know there were grouse around. Present- ly he started up a covey and I killed 8 be- fore they got out of reach. As it was now past noon, I started for camp, after resting and eating my lunch. Not over 250 yards from where I sat, just across a small ravine, was another bear. This one looked like a grizzly. Away I went for home again. It was a good day for bear. Not long after my scare, lo, still another one came into view. He was easily 383 avoided and soon I was in camp, tired and worn out. When I again go after grouse in the Montana mountains, I will take a rifle. By Thar be ns In past years, it has unfortunately been the custom of a few game hogs, who think themselves sportsmen, to start about Au- gust Ist for the game fields and shoot grouse, in unreasonable numbers, for the Helena market, or, as they term it, for sport. Grouse have been left to rot, in heaps of 20 or more, on Canyon creek, Sheep creek and the Dearborn, to my own knowledge. I have often driven from 20 to 30 miles, to enjoy a few days with rod and reel, only to find some of my favorite pools depopulated by giant powder. Paid game wardens have not stopped it. In view of these facts, the Marysville Fish and Game Protective Association has been organized. Among us are miners, prospectors, ranchers, and _ professional men. Our membership is scattered over the best part of our game country. The sole object of the Association is the en- forcement of the game laws. | We have at present about 30 members, and expect as many more within 2 weeks. Although this is not a secret organization, we do not publish the names of the mem- bers, and not a little quiet detective work will be done. We would be glad to see this idea spread, until all true sportsmen belong to similar organizations. I do not think a game hog would be left unpunished in this land. One of our by-laws reads: ‘“ Any member found guilty of violating the game laws shall be - expelled from the association and prose- cuted to the extent of the law.” J. V. C., Marysville, Mont. There has been so much said of late about game hogs that I would like to know just what constitutes one. In the July number of RECREATION a party of 6 gunners, who killed only 240 ducks, were so called. Now, 40 ducks to the gun does not by any means seem out of the way, provided, of course, the birds were used. Almost everyone who has done much duck shoot- ing has killed more than that in a good day.* We had rather a good flight of shore birds here last month and fairly good sport, on 2 days, killing plover, curlew and yel- low-legs. A friend and I killed 93 the first day and 130 the second. We could have killed more, but shot all our shells away in about 1% hours, each time. We used no stool, but simply squatted in the grass and whistled. * See page 133 of August RECREATION. 384 We expect the second flight about the beginning of August, when there will be better shooting than earlier. I have never been in a big flight, but have been told it is not unusual for a man to kill 200 to 400 birds, if he has shells enough.* We do not kill these birds for market, but one or 2 gunners will kill enough to distribute throughout the neighborhood. Bear are quite numerous, at this place. We had a small hunt about a month ago, jumping 2 bear inside of 20 minutes. Both got away however. A. S. Doane, Coinjock, N. C. GOV. HOGG A VIOLATER OF A GAME LAW. The Court of Appeals of Nacogdoches, Tex., has affirmed the judgment given in favor of the State, against E. C. Dickinson of Cherokee county, in the county court of that county about 3 years ago, for violation of the game law. The case had much no- toriety at the time because of its involving several distinguished men, notably ex-Gov. Hogg, of Texas. The facts in brief are that Gov. Hogg went to Rusk, and joined some friends in a camp hunt. They killed one deer, and this was made known to the county author- ities, who prosecuted the hunters. It was arranged that, as a test case, Judge Dickin- son should be tried and the others would submit to the decision, the same as he. Judge Dickinson was convicted. His case was appealed and has now been affirmed. Gov. Hogg has, from the first, been anx- ious to have the case decided and be done -with it. _ The distinguished defendants can now step up to the captain’s office and settle. It seems that in Texas the law is no re- specter of persons. It is a mighty encour- aging sign of the coming of the sports- men’s millennium when an ex-governor can be arrested and fined for violating a game law. A number of our local sportsmen have become interested in the introduction into this vicinity of some of the varieties of pheasants, and of some variety of quail that can endure this climate. I am aware pheasants were introduced a few years ago, into Livingston county, this State, but have not been able to learn with what suc- cess. Some time ago a New York paper published an article in which it was stated that pheasants’ and quails’ eggs would be furnished to clubs, for the purpose of prop- agation. Can you give me any informa- tion on this subject? The ruffed grouse is about the only game left. in the Mohawk valley, and unless some means are adopted * All such men should be enrolled as members of the swine herd.—EpITor. RECREATION. for his protection his ultimate extinction is only a question of time. I am much interested in the vigorous fight you are waging against ‘‘ game hogs,” and hope, some day, to see all true sports- men arrayed against that most detestable of beings. I would like also to see some rational reason given why our legislators should consider the meadow lark a game bird on Long Island and not elsewhere in this State. In my opinion the meadow lark should be protected, as much in one place as in another, and the same is true of all kinds of game. I find RECREATION very interesting and instructive. Geo. M. Albot, Fultonville, N. Y. IDAHO NOTES. Mr. Bovier and a party of friends from Elmira, N. Y., recently enjoyed a few days’ trout fishing on the South Fork of Payette river and made good catches. This is a model trout stream. The water is clear and cold; there are many deep, rocky pools where trout love to hide. I have found here 3 varieties of trout; the large spotted moun- tain trout, cut-throat trout (Salmo mykis) and the Dolly Varden, also known here as the bull trout. The natives call the cut- throat trout the silver trout. I have caught some of these that weighed more than 2 pounds. The Idaho trappers tell me eagles are the worst trouble with which they have to con- tend. These birds swoop down, attempt to carry off the baits and get caught in the traps, thereby preventing fur animals from getting in and causing a clear loss of time: In other instances they, tear up animals they find in the traps. The trappers denounce our National bird of liberty as a common thief and an unmitigated nuisance. The other day, while riding over the mountain, I surprised 2 bears that were feeding in a huckleberry patch. They were yearlings—one a black and the other a brown. I rode up to within twenty yards of them before they ran. People living at and near Banner say it is a common thing to see an old bear with one black and one brown cub. In fact when a pair of cubs are found one is almost invariably brown. Mountain lions are playing havoc with the game, at the deer licks in central Idaho. We found remains of several deer that had been killed and partly eaten, by them, and captured one big lion, with a set gun, at the carcass of a deer he had killed the night be- fore. We also shot 3 other lions near the Heks.au) : These same trappers say the Lemhi and Bannock Indians invaded that country, last FROM THE GAME FIELDS. fall, and again during the past summer, and were slaughtering hundreds of deer, for their hides alone. A band of 19 elk shared the same fate. Dietrick ordered the Ind- ians out; but they laughed at him, and said, “Go see Agent. Me got pass,” which they produced. The other night Billy Kirkham, of Ban- ner, heard a noise, outside his cabin, and rising up in bed saw a big lynx sitting in the window. He reached for his rifle, fired at it and now its hide adorns the wall of his cabin. The beast had torn up a good deer skin before climbing up to the window. The other day while Superintendent Rogers, of the Banner mines, was out grouse shooting he met a brown bear with 2 cubs. He said the old girl sat on: her haunches and warbled to him, and he did not wait to encore her, as he had only No. 6 shot in his cartridges. Horace Johnson, who traps on the Mid- dle Fork of Salmon river, caught last season 12 bear, 9 beaver, 7 foxes, 27 martins, 23 mink, I wolverine and numerous lynxes and mountain lions. 5 Bear valley is the nesting place of hun- dreds of sand hill cranes. M. W. Miner, Banner, Idaho. KILLING FOR THE NEIGHBORS. I find your letter of 5th on my desk, on my return from a week with the rod; and if you had seen me getting off the train, I know you would have handed me your card with your favorite roast—‘ Hog,” written on it; for I had a beautiful bunch of them. You may rest assured none of them went to waste, or to the market; for there are 14 judges here; beside more than 1,000 attorneys, all of whom have a fish and game tooth when they learn I am among them. Our party brought back more than 300 ducks last fall, from the Illinois river, and for an hour or more the court house was actually deserted. Chas. L. Lundy, Cincinnati, O. ANSWER. In my judgment a man is not justified in taking a big lot of fish or game, simply because he can give it away. If such a code of ethics were established among shooters, there would be no limit to the amount of fish or game a man might de- stroy, under this pretext. You could ship a car load of ducks or fish into our city,. and give them away in an hour. You could, no doubt, even give them to your friends; yet this would not be justifiable. f you agree with me that it would not, then where can we draw the line? An unwritten law, among the best class of sportsmen, is that a man shall kill only for 335 camp use, and for his own table, at home. If your friends want game, let them go and kill it, as you have done. If they are not sportsmen, let them buy their game. If they cannot do this, let them eat beefsteak, or bacon. I am in favor of going still farther, and of prohibiting, by law, the sale of game at all times, and under all circumstances. I claim that a man who has not the skill or the energy to go afield and kill his game, or take his fish, in a sportsmanlike way, should do without. I am aware these are advanced views, and that thousands of men are not yet up to them; but we must come to this plan eventually, or submit to the entire extermination of game and game fishes.— EDITOR. PHEASANT PROPAGATION. I have noted many interesting articles in RECREATION, relating to various kinds of game, but comparatively little concerning the propagation of pheasants, in which at present I am interested. I succeeded in raising 41 birds out of 45 hatched; only one dying from any apparent disease. The other 4 were killed by the mother hens. I have 5 more hens than cocks—an exceptionally good proportion, for pheasants. I have raised 7 Mongolians, 4 of them hens. I shall keep 2 pairs of these as breed- ers for another year. They are the best birds for this part of the country, being more hardy than the English birds. My intention is to liberate all but a few of my birds, in the spring. Our game club here has quite an extensive preserve, on which no one is allowed to shoot, thus as- suring the birds a safe retreat and breeding- ground, at all seasons of the year. Our game laws prohibit the shooting of pheas- ants, until 1900. Pot hunting is the curse of the country. Some men here kill as many as 500 birds in a single season. There is small induce- ment to restock the woods with birds that will be more eagerly sought than our native game birds. Other experiments in pheas- ant raising have been made in various parts of the State, and in the Berkshire hills; but indifferent success is reported. I am in- clined to attribute this to improper atten- tion and unskilled care of the young birds. On my annual trip to the Adirondacks, this fall, I shall take a few pairs of my Eng- lish birds, to have them liberated in the spring, about 7 miles from Ncrth creek. I expect to do the same each year for some years to come. These birds will be, I think, the first to be turned out in that great preserve. I can see no reason why they should not flourish, and eventually make excellent shooting for vis- iting sportsmen. Dr. H. L. Ross, Canaan, Conn. 386 GAME NOTES. I have just returned from an outing on the Big Sangamon river, 35 miles South of this point, where we had a high old time. My eldest son, 2 nephews and I loaded our little basswood fishing boat, tent, grub stake, and “‘ hoss ” feed into a covered farm wagon, and pulled out for this trip on Sat- urday, and returned on Thursday. We caught crappies, perch—both pike and yel- low—channel cat, and black bass, all we needed for camp use. We amused our- selves, at off times, by plunking bullets, from our little 32 rifle, into the backs of turtles, as they would come up on to partly submerged logs, to sun themselves. At night we were serenaded by the great horned owls, and the first night by thou- sands of mosquitoes, but put a stop to these after that night. Along in the afternoons we fired old stumps and rotten logs, each way from the tent, and the smoke cleared the singers clean out of this neck of woods. We had fine weather, and made many friends and no enemies, among the resi- dents of this region, having some one of them to join us at our table, at each meal during our stay. Sangamon, LeRoy, IIl. Tacoma, Wash. Editor RECREATION: I take all the sportsmen’s journals published. Some I read and some I glance through and fire into the waste basket. If there is anything on earth that makes me tired, it is to pick up some magazine that is supposed to contain reading matter of interest to sportsmen and find that half of it is devoted to some fool love story. What do I want with love stories? I have been married several years. What I want to read is a rattling good bear fight, where the air is full of hair, blood, dogs, etc. I want something that will make your hair stand on end, cause you to jump, grab your gun, call your dog and take to the woods. D these lovesick tales that most of the sportsmen’s magazines are full of. I have RECREATION from the first to the latest number. I also have an old smooth bore musket, loaded ,with slugs and scrap iron; and I am coming down to New York and turn it loose into you, Mr. Editor, the first time one of these “ Lovey Dovey” stories appears in RECREATION. W. F. Sheard. ’ We have an abundance of small game, such as rabbits, squirrels, quails, with some grouse. Our game laws are good and they are well enforced. Open season for rabbits, squirrels and grouse is September ist to December 15th; quails, November 10th to December 15th. RECREATION. The law says quails and grouse shall not be sold in the State. P. W. Roche’s article in August RECRE- ATION, telling of 300 squirrels in one sea- son, and 105 quails in one day, can mean but one thing—game slaughter. He excuses it by saying they were ex- pert hunters and not game hogs. I fail to see why that much game, killed by an ex- pert hunter, would destroy less than if it had been killed by an ordinary butcher. Some men will denounce the pot hunter, but when it comes to themselves, they kill all in sight, offering as an excuse that they are experts and do not kill for the market. We have no law limiting the amount of game a man may kill, but 8 to 12 rabbits or squirrels, 10 to 15 quails, or 2 to 5 grouse is a good bag. By practising moderation and seeing that the laws are enforced we may have good shooting every fall. RECREATION is ahead and on the right track; success to it. B. HL. Pl oSayres, Olio) Forest Glen, Md. My Dear Coquina: My September RECREATION came to hand yesterday, and I sat up with it, till I had finished it, of course. That is, I read all through it once. However, I shall do this over and over. My RECREATION is my share in the outside world—a world of which I once formed a happy, active part; but from which disease has closed me in. You may therefore judge with what yearn- ing I look forward, through the slow weeks, for the next visit from you. To me RECREATION is more than a maga- zine; it is awfriend. It is my friend. It is Coquina* himself, breathing of the majestic Rockies, and smelling of venison, like Esau | of old, sweet ‘with the freedom of the mountains, genial with the fraternity of the trigger. May all the blessings of the fields and the woods attend you; and may shek- els pour in till your pockets-burst, if that . will minister to your happiness. You are doing good, generous, missionary work among sportsmen, and they should all stand by you. W. H. Nelson, Forest Glen, Md. As an old reader of your magazine, when not half so fat (I mean the magazine), I am glad to see it getting better form by the digesting of interesting reading matter, not inflated with quack medicine, and doctors’ ads, which too many so called leading mag- azines find it necessary to use to keep up their forms. In this connection I may say my form was greatly divided by traveling over most of the U. S., parts of S. A. and Mexico, not on pneumatic saddles, or tires, but on sweet faced bronchos, inflated with all the cussed- ness necessary to puncture your hide on FROM THE GAME FIELDS. cactus or prickly pears, on the least provo- cation. While I am thus deformed | con- gratulate you on your success and will ever be glad to try to increase the interest in your beautiful book by giving reminis- cences of fights, hunting or fishing trips that it has been my fortune to participate in, during my 40 years of travel. “ Uncle Sam,” Ashland, Pa. Let us have some of these stories.—EDI- TOR. While Manton is not in the heart of the game fields of Northern Michigan, yet in the course of 2 or 3 hours’ tramp from town, one can find all the sport the most enthusiastic lover of rdd or gun would ask. The numerous streams and lakes are well supplied with fish; the former with trout and grayling and the latter with bass, pickerel, pike, perch, etc. There are ruffed grouse and ducks in abundance, and a few quails and squirrels; while in the more unsettled parts deer are fairly plentiful; but they are fast disappear- ing. Some bear still remain; often within an hour’s walk of town, their sign may be seen. The game laws are strict and, in this vi- cinity, I am glad to say, are seldom broken. Should any reader of RECREATION find it convenient to stop at this place, for a few days’ hunting or fishing, he will receive a ’ warm welcome from the local sportsmen, and plenty of fun only a short distance from town. The boys here who take RECREATION are delighted with it. W. S. B., Manton, Mich. With a companion, I have just put in a day riding in the mountains, between Spring coulee and Loop-loop creek. We counted, during the day, 70 old grouse, with their flocks of young. This I call a good prospect for some shooting later in the season. We saw the track of a large bear, but had no gun, so did not care to interview the animal. Later in the evening we jumped 2 fawns. As they skipped down the mountain-side, we contented ourselves with the hope of a shot at them in the fall. “On coming down to the creek, we got our tackle into shape and soon had a string of trout; after which we returned to the ranch, feeling the weariness of an all day’s jog through the mountains, but without any game. As we glanced at our guns, glistening under heavy coats of oil, we knew they would smoke before long. J. B. Liptraps, Clover, Okanogan Co., Wash. Prairie chickens are more abundant here than for 3 years past, and bags of 20 to 40 birds are made, by parties of 2 to 4 shoot- 387 ers. This is the more surprising since many game hogs have been hunting the birds since July ist, when they could hard- ly fly, and a certain individual boasted of having killed over 300 chickens before Sep- tember Ist, which is the end of the close season. It is unnecessary to say that not the slightest respect is paid to the game laws in Nebraska, as convictions under them are practically unknown. The only remedy is to have a paid game warden provided, who shall prosecute violators. Quails are fairly swarming in every thicket, and never were so abundant before. M. K. Barnum. Your magazine is getting better and bet- — ter every month. The hot shot you keep firing at the “swine” who are responsible for the destruction of game, meets with my hearty approval. The “ game hog” can be found among all classes, from the very low- ly to the richest clubman from the city. The meanest man I ever met in the field was from the city, with his $100 gun and thor- oughbred dogs. One, a gentle bred ani- mal I believe got so disgusted at his un- sportsmanlike actions she finally refused to work for him. Not another bird would she find, though he beat her unmercifully. (She was a borrowed dog, he told me.) Not one iota of pity could I have felt if some one had filled his anatomy with No. 8 shot, at 4o’yards. J. T. Maris, Portersville, O. Mr. Libby, of Idaho City, owner of the “ Lucky Boy” Gold Mine, has been camp- ing with me for 4 days past, enjoying the fishing and Hot Spring baths. He is an old ’49er, a thoroughbred sportsman, and a man among thousands whom it does one good to meet. He can catch trout with the boys too. I initiated him in fly fishing, and gave him a selection of flies to start him out properly. I am getting all the game my neighbors and I can eat. I shoot them with a 22 cali- bre target pistol; but then I could kill the game with a club, if that wasn’t such a beastly way of treating a game bird. Well, it’s a pity we couldn’t get a roast on every one of the d fools who take a shot at every live thing they see when they go in the woods. They are worse than game hogs. M. W. Miner, Caldwell, Idaho. As to hunting and trapping, this past year was the worst I ever had. I only got 4 bears in the spring and none last fall; but I have many reasons for expecting a good catch this coming season. Of course, there were plenty of deer and a few elk, at all times; but the bear and other. fur animals 388 | seem to have deserted that part of the coun- try, viz. Cowichan lake, V. Island. Wolves are plentiful.up my way. I will try to bag a number next winter, and may write you an account if successful. Will be glad to see the July wolf proposition car- ried out. I had a curious experience last January. Two panthers went into one trap at the same time. The trap, a wooden dead fall, held both; but when I got around the wolves had eaten both panthers, except the skulls and a small bit of spine under the drop pole. Chas. A. Baylor, New Westminster, B. C. I have lately seen a cut of a lot of fish and game, gathered up by a lot of fish and game ‘hogs who formerly belonged to the Fin, Fur and Feather Club, of Cadillac, Mich. The picture represents the result of a great side hunt, said to have been partici- pated in by 120 members of the club, in 1895. There appears to be a big wagon load of game and fish. In fact, it is doubtful whether all this stuff could have been gotten into an ordinary farm wagon box. Only 4 of the game hogs ventured to show their faces in the picture. The others had doubt- less become ashamed of their butchery. This slaughter took place 2 years ago, and I trust the missionary work that has been done by RECREATION, since that time, has taught these men something, and that they may never again be guilty of such brutal work. Enclosed find $1, renewal of subscription to RECREATION. The magazine is indeed a good one, and is entitled to the unquali- fied support of every admirer of the differ- ent sports, especially those of rod and gun. I notice several friends of mine, members of our order, contribute to the pages of RECREATION. One in _ particular, Sam Downs, of Mauch Chunk, Pa. Last year I hunted and fished on Will- iams Fork of Bear river, in Routt county, Col., and had an enjoyable time. Our party starts this year, on August 30; and if busi- ness permits, I will join at Pueblo. In the event of my going, will try to write you a story, on my return. We all use the Marlin .30-30. After having tried them one season, we pronounce them an unqualified success. W. V. P., Peoria, Ill. You will remember I got an Irish setter dog from a Mr. Clark, by your help and in- fluence. He gave up the dog, after you had threatened to expose him as a professional swindler. The setter is a fine specimen and a first class field dog; $500 would not buy him. Everybody admires him. I bought some English ring-necked pheasants, a cock and 2 hens, and built an ’ terested in out door sports. RECREA TION. enclosure 42 x 23 feet, of poultry wire, top and bottom, The hens have laid 162 eggs. I would like to know if any pheasant breeder can equal this. As an amateur breeder, I had fairly good success, raising 50 pheasants. I intend to go into the busi- ness on a larger scale, for the market. I will have a few pairs for sale next spring, all taken out of my own stock. J. F. Blome, Tomah, Wis. It gives me pleasure to read RECREA- TION, the leader of sportsmen’s magazines. Now is the time for good bass fishing, and some excellent catches have been made. The best is 7 bass and 2 catfish, weighing 7 and 10 pounds, respectively. We have all kinds of game, but deer hunting is my favorite sport. Deer had it easy last winter, for there was no snow. One spike buck was killed after being run down by hounds. Farewell, hounds, if Siverly boys catch you running deer. We have good deer hunting and we will protect it. O. Eo D. Siverly, wa. I am a girl, 13 years old, and much in- Am fond of both rod and rifle. I live on the Neosho river, where we have excellent bass and . crappie fishing. We also have fine squirrel shooting, in the timber along the river, for which I use a 22 Winchester repeating rifle. Am much pleased with your magazine, and may send you a photo of my pet wolf and badger. Zada Kingsley, Round Grove, Kan. ANSWER.—I should like very much to have these photographs and hope you may send them soon:—EDITOR. ‘My wife, boy and I enjoy RECREATION exceedingly, and I will do all in my power to assist you in your good work. I want to tell you of a few very poor specimens of sportsmen we are unfortunate enough to have here. They have been kill- ing young ducks on the Nooksack river flats. The birds, at that time, were too young to fly, and fell an easy prey to these gluttons. A few men who are interested . in legitimate sport have been instrumental in having a game warden appointed, and I hope he will have a chance to make an ex- ample of one or 2 of these pot hunters. J. S. Stangroom, New Whatcom, Wash. Deer shooting began August Ist, for bucks only. My chum and I killed 2, early one morning, at Walker lake. Our camp was visited one night by a magnificent specimen of mountain lion. We arose in our retiring garments, to which were added boots and rifles, and started in pursuit. After following the FROM THE GAME FIELDS. trail by moonlight for nearly 2 miles, we began to notice the lack of lower garments, so fled back to our blankets. We named our camp “ Recreation Camp.” Everyone who sees the magazine is loud in its praise. Turkeys, squirrels, and doves are plenti- ful in this locality. Arthur C. Fayrer-Hickey, Flagstaff, Ariz. Have just returned from the North Fork of Big Otter, where I spent a day in the delightful sport of trout fishing. The pros- pect for grouse and prairie chickens is good in that district, if the hogs don’t root them out before they can fly. I send clipping showing where one of the hogs paid for his grouse. Thanks to Game Warden Hill. George Leuchars, Great Falls, Mont. Martin Strasburg was up before Judge Fitzgerald, charged by Game Warden Hill with violating the game law. It ap- pears that Martin wanted grouse and took his gun and got one. He pleaded guilty and the judge gave him the mini- mum sentence, $25 and costs, amounting to $35.60. In the future Martin will wait until the game law opens. Mr. Hill says he will prosecute, without favor, any and all cases brought to his notice, in which the game law is violated.— Great Falls ‘‘ Tribune.” August 24, 1897. Editor RECREATION: I enclose herewith my renewal of subscription, and must at the same time express my appreciation of your efforts to give us a first-class sports- men’s magazine. It seems to me 100 per cent. better, in every way, than it was one year ago, and it was good then. Your letter, received 11 months ago, is before me, in which you express expecta- tions that your list of guides will some day cover 2 pages and I see your prediction has come true. I have been pleased with your stand against the fish and game hogs. Hy PA Ba Boston: I am an Indian and live, as you see, a long way West of your village; but I read RECREATION. Am fond of hunting—by nature, of course. I buy a copy of your little book every month, and have induced some of my friends to do likewise. How would you like to print the best record of an Indian hunter? I will give it to you; it is a true record. He killed 10 deer, large ones, in as many hours of one day. The strange part of the story is this: The deer came one at a time and were killed with what is called a Leaman rifle, muzzle loader. The hunter had taken a position at a certain tree and the deer were killed from this tree. The Indian’s name was Tar-Coser-Har-Jo. Chas. Gibson, Eufaula, I. T. I saw a lot of big game during the sum- mer and all of it was fat. The bucks had 339 good antlers. On one trip of 2 days from home, up the Aroostook river, I saw 31 deer and 2 moose. One of the moose had the largest antlers I ever saw, and I have seen many. Game is increasing in Aroostook county every year. Six years ago the dead waters and ponds were so full of lily-pads it was hard work to paddle a boat, but now they have been all eaten out by moose and deer. Beside moose, deer, and caribou, we have ducks, ruffed grouse and rabbits, in this part of the State. J. E. J., Ox Bow, Me. The Ohio Fish and Game Commission will distribute about 2,500 Mongolian pheasants, in different parts of the State, this fall. The birds will be turned out in the forests and will be permitted to run wild. They will be sent to nearly every county in the State, and as they multiply rapidly, it is expected that within a few years they can be found in considerable numbers. They will be protected by law until the 10th day of November, 1900, and after that date may be shot only between the roth of November and the 15th of December. I have just returned from a 2-weeks’ camping trip to Styles lake, about 7 miles from this place. Small game is abundant, and the prospects for rare sport this fall are bright, thanks to the scarcity of that villain, the game hog. I read with much interest the article in July RecrEeaATION, “The Question of the Day,” by J. A. Mackenzie. All I have to say to itis Amen; for I, too, shoot a Syra- cuse gun, which I think is perfect. I intend to get to work in earnest, get- ting subscribers to RECREATION. C. B. M., Bradford, Mass. In regard to the numerals used by you in place of writing out the words: This has been a source of annoyance to me, too. It was the only thing I disliked about your magazine. The established custom had en- grafted itself so upon my ideas that I felt like suggesting to you it didn’t look well; but your answer to a kicker, in the last number, has effectually dried me up, and I’ve nothing more to say. Surely utility is more than style, and perhaps when more magazines adopt the use of figures it won’t look so odd to us. E. L. Cole, Pelican Rapids, Minn. Deer are plentiful here and there are some fine old bucks among them. There are also quails, squirrels, rabbits, grouse, pigeons, ducks, trout and a few bears and panthers, We would have more deer if a 39° miserable man could be caught who is kill- | ing deer for their hides, and leaving the carcasses to rot. His name is John Boyd. Don’t fail to print this, for I want every- body to know who our game hog is. Arthur Thompson, Bridgeville, Cal. RECREATION is the best magazine I ever read, and I shall take it right along. I have one of the best deer heads I ever saw. Have hunted all over the country, and find Dresden as good a place as any. I live within 2 miles of Black mountain. Killed 3 deer in one day, and when I went after them, the next day, I shot another, and brought out 4 at once. Since then I have killed 2 or 3 each year. If any reader of RECREATION wants a day’s hunting, and will call on me I will show him where the game is. Patrick Crockwell, Dresden Centre, N. Y. I wish RECREATION would come twice a week, now, as I have a bad hand and can- not get. out much. While shooting, on July 8th, my gun burst and tore my left hand badly. My thumb was almost torn off and the muscles and flesh, in the inside of my hand were blown to pieces. I was shooting a Baker gun, and 31 grains Shultz nitro powder. I shall get more subscrib- ers for RECREATION, when my hand gets better. PE: Clock, Oneida, Ney The outlook for good shouting near here, this fall, is good. I have seen a number of rabbits, and hear quails whistle frequently. Grouse are scarce. Fishing is poor, al- though we have one of the finest streams in the countryside running near us—Mood- na creek—but on account of the drainage into it scarcely a fish remains. There is fair bass fishing in the mountain ponds, but they are hard to reach, unless one camps. RECREATION is just out of sight. R: Hi. W., Cornwall Noy. I enclose a copy of our new game laws, which are supposed to go into effect July 9. While the game laws are all right, our legislature failed to provide a game warden to enforce them. The result is game is virtually without protection. Verily, this is the State where the fish and game hogs are at home! You can see enough any day to make you inquire, What Bou. is a game law with no one to enforce it? P., Lincoln, Neb. Fish are plentiful at Roach river, Lily bay and Moosehead lake. A man took a trout that weighed 5% pounds. The next day he got a 6-pounder. Moose and deer are in good numbers. I RECKEATION. see that many readers of RECREATION use 30-30-160 smokeless rifles. I, too, use one, and would not exchange it for any of the heavy rifles. I have used the 45-70, 45- 75 and 45-90, but think the 30-30 the best of the lot. B. J. Woodard, Dover, Me. Owing to a favorable season for game- _ breeding, quails are without number. Have seen aS many as 25 or 30 bunches, dusting in the road, in driving 20 miles. A few days ago I saw 15 turkeys in one flock. They were nearly grown and not wild. There will be the best of shooting when the sea- son opens. Deer are plentiful, and a bear was shot within 4 miles of my house, about a month ago. Ge hor Avon banc ara Game is plentiful this fall. Our prairie chickens are nrotected until ’99 and I see quite a difference in the numbers of them. We have a few pheasants, which were turned loose 3 years ago, and which have done well. This is a great summer for fish- ing. We have made some fine creels. You cannot go wrong in any stream here. I will send you a short history of a fishing trip, later. Harry Chapman, Vernon, B. C. Notwithstanding the unusually _ heavy spring rains, which it would seem would have been disastrous to nesting and hatch- ing, regorts from various parts of this country are that there are more quails this year than for many years past. The game laws are more generally respected than for- merly, and RECREATION’S large circulation . in this city has, without doubt, done a noble work in the interest of game protec- tion. C. F. Wadsworth, Springfield, Ill. Some of the Stevens Point, Wis., sports- men have been awakened to a sense of their duty, and to the necessity of protecting their fish and game, by the frequent roast- ings they have had in REcREATION. These men have organized a gun club, and are now offering a reward of $10 for the arrest and conviction of any man violating the game laws. I am glad to see my work is bearing fruit, in a place where it was so sadly needed; for if ever there was a reckless lot of game and fish hogs, in any town, they were to be found in Stevens Point. I should like to,call your attention to the Governor’s veto of the Act of the Penn. Legislature providing for a State fish and game commissioner, and for county fish and game wardens. By his veto of this bill Governor Hastings, has made many oppo- FROM THE GAME FIELDS. nents among the Pennsylvania sportsmen. James O’H. Denny of this place, President of the State Sportsmen’s Association, has now set on foot a plan to organize county associations and to raise, by public sub- scriptions, the money necessary to employ county wardens. W. G. Irwin, Ligonier, Pa. I followed K. C. S’s. instructions regard- ing a trap, as published in June RECREA- TION, but found it a failure. I secured 2 heavy sofa springs, boards, hinges, etc., and blistered my hands putting in the screws. When I had finished the trap I found it would not throw a can 3 feet. Perhaps I made a mistake, but do not think so. I wish you would ask K. C. S., through REcREA- TION, if he ever made a trap similar to the one he describes, or if he described it en- tirely on theory. EY ExS.,.Cambridge,N:, Y. On the 12th of June I started on a pros- pecting trip, for game. Was gone 3 weeks in the mountains and saw more elk and bear signs than one usually sees in so short a time. Goats and deer are so plentiful it isn’t worth while to speak of them. They are everywhere in the mountains. Fishing is good. Young ducks are nu- merous; so the sport will be good next eile M. P. Dunham, Woodworth, Mont. Will you kindly inform me, through RECREATION, how to take mildew out of a tent? W. H. T., Riverdale, N. Y. I referred this question to Derby, Aber- crombie & Co., tent makers, 36 South St., NEY City: who reply as follows: New York, July 26, 1897. To take mildew out of canvas wash the fabric with resin soap; then rinse well, and immerse in a weak solution of alum. Will some reader of RECREATION please post me as to good hunting, of large and small game, in New Mexico? Some friends and I intend making a trip to that coun- try, this fall, should we ascertain that it is a desirable place to go, for game. We wish to know what part of the territory one had best go to; also what game we might ex- pect there. What month would be best? W. E. Bartlett, M.D., Belle Plaine, Kan. Our shooting opened August 20th. Chickens, ducks, geese are plentiful in this part of the State. Fishing is no good in the vicinity of Devils lake, now. Nothing but pickerel in these waters, but some’carp and bass have been planted in our lakes. Non-resi- 391, dents are required to take out license to hunt here, which costs $25. Fred W. Crafts, Devils Lake, N. D. I receive RECREATION every month and am proud of it. I am not a sportsman, nor do J live in a place where hunting is good; still I enjoy reading RECREATION, as it in- terests all. Will some reader in Canada, who would like to exchange old Canadian ‘stamps for old U. S. stamps please write me? Walter H. Walker, Altamont, Ill. I think RECREATION is worth its weight in gold. I can hardly wait a month for it and have to get out the old copies and read them over again. We have good goose, duck, and prairie chicken shooting here, in the fall, and rab- bit hunting in the winter. If there is any- thing I like better than RECREATION, it is more RECREATION. W. C., Worthington, Minn. Herein find my renewal for RECREATION. Would feel lost without it. If you see any- one looking for a good game and fish coun- try, you can advise him to come here, and you will receive his thanks on his return home. Game and fish in fine condition; good feed, finest water in the world, and such scenery as only Wyoming can afford. E. Wadsworth, Lander, Wyo. Will some brother sportsman in Massa- chusetts, or elsewhere in New England, who is acquainted with a thoroughly reli- able dog trainer, especially on retrieving, kindly oblige me by sending me his name and address? I have a spaniel that I want trained on ducks and have no time to han- dle him. H. B. Clewley, Woburn, Mass. I would not miss a copy of RECREATION for anything. I like the way you roast the game hogs and pot hunters. Give it to them, hot and heavy. We have lots of small game here; red and black squirrels, grey and jack rabbits, chickens, some ruffed aos and quails. . C. Oxley, Ossian, Ia. We have the finest game country on earth. Grizzly, silver-tip, brown and black bear abound; also mountain sheep, goats, deer and caribou. Small game of all kinds is plentiful and we have the gamiest silver trout ever caught. Harry Chapman, Vernon, B. C. We are having good hunting this fall. Owing to 3 conditions the birds are nu- ooe merous. First, we had enough birds left over for seed; second, an open winter; third, a dry spring. There are quails on every farm, and the rabbits are too thick to suit some farmers. Will T. Haynes, Akron, O. It is hard to trap a mountain lion, in summer. He will kill a calf, or a colt, eat one meal from it, and will not touch it again; but will kill another for his next meal. The bear is such a hog that he will never leave anything as long as there is a piece of it left to eat. Ralph Anderson, French, Wyo. The mountain lions are killing my calves and have killed one yearling colt for me. There are 3 bears living in the first big draw on this side of Sheep mountain. I wish some one would come here and kill them. Frank Bradford, Saratoga, Wyo. I could not well do without RECREATION, but it gives me the fever awiully.. There is not so much as a squirrel here. We have a few quails and rabbits; but I can enjoy reading of others having good sport. Chas. Phillips, Alexander, Ark. Squirrels and rabbits are plentiful in Sul- livan county, New York. Last season fair sport was had, by some sportsmen who did not count the enjoyment of a day in the woods by the amount of game killed. E. B. H., Eldred, Sullivan Co., N. Y. We have grouse, mostly sharp tail; also deer and antelope within a day’s drive. Speaking of that 35 point buck: There is one in Meeker, Col., that has 38 points. Let someone else speak, and see who has the largest. A. Es Parks, ahead, S. 0D: RECREATION gets better all the time. If you keep up your present licks I shall either get among the big game again, this fall, or be in the insane asylum. The old Marlin just aches, as well as I, to get at them. S. H. Hazledine, Skull Run, W. Va. T. G. Stewart, of Avoca, N. Y., was ar- rested for shooting 16 robins and was fined $25 for each bird killed, making, with costs, a total of more than $400. Hereafter Mr. Stewart will hunt larger game, in order to come nearer getting his money’s worth. I am well pleased with RECREATION. I think it the best and cleanest magazine of its kind I ever read. I like the stand you RECREATION. take as to the fish and game hogs. Give it to them. Chas. Nelson, Los Angeles, Cal. I have taken RECREATION since the spring of 1895, getting it from our local news dealer. It is a splendid magazine, bright and clean in every sense. I wish it the best of success. B. G. A., Bangor, Me. W. W. Williamson, A. P. Milne and I planted 4 cans of pike fry, from the Cale- donia hatchery, in Mud creek, last summer. When the black bass season opens, will let you know what luck the boys have with them. W. B.S.) Palmyra, New: The Bangor & Aroostook Railway re- ports that during October, November and December, 1896, there were shipped from stations on its line 2,508 head of big game. Of these, 2,245 were deer, 133*were moose and 130 were caribou. There are no caribou here; but in New- foundland is the best caribou hunting in America. We had fine luck fishing; got 102 in one day, and 8o the next, fishing in the evening only, as it was too warm in the - day time. W. E. Hahn, St. Stephan, Neb. RECREATION is the right sort. Like wine it smproves with age. It does me good to read your scathing rebukes of game and fish hogs. The outlook for chickens and quails never was better, in this neighbor- hood. R. S. Montgomery, Omaha, Neb. A carrier pigeon, with metal band No. 43, was killed here some weeks ago, by a shooter who did not know it was a carrier. Subscriber, Hackensack, N. J. Friends of RECREATION will render valu- able aid to this magazine by buying goods advertised therein, in Dect renee to those that are not. Send me $1.50 for RECREATION one year and Mr. W. T. Hornaday’s great book, “The Man Who Became a Savage.” The book alone sells.at $1.50 in the stores. Re- newals are included in this offer. An Australian Mosquito-Proof Tent for 10, I5 or 25 subscriptions to RECREATION— according to size of tent. Send for circu- lar. This tent is light, compact, water- proof and insect-proof. Ss ~s FISH AND THROUGH THE ICE. The lakes in Connecticut afford excellent fishing through the ice. This sport is gen- erally preferred by the average angler, I think, to summer fishing; but my preter- ence is “‘skittering”’ for pickerel. There is nothing in the way of fishing that satis- fies me more than enticing a 3-potinder from under the lily-pads, which lie on the surface as if having a mission there. However, I was tempted to the ice one day, and, with a friend, had some real sport. Before I left my home, in Middle- town, several friends who had experienced the discouragements usual to the novice, made all sorts of predictions as to the con- dition of my creel on my return. Some of them unkindly intimated I would not get a bite; but encouraged by recollections of boyhood successes I paid no attention to their talk. When we reached the lake every bay was occupied; so it was necessary to fish in deeper water than I should otherwise have chosen. After the holes were cut, I began to set the traps. From the moment the wriggling shiner disappears beneath the ice there is pleasant anticipation. While success is not always realized, there is an uncertainty that con- tributes largely to making life worth liv- ing, as far as that day is concerned, at least. Where is the fisherman who ever set traps who did not look at the first a dozen times before he got the second ready. Sometimes I have even thought the shiner enjoyed the prospect, as he darted into un- accustomed depths, perhaps happy that he should escape the confines of the “ import- ed” box of sardines; or it may be, in a friendly ‘rivalry with his neighbor, for the capture of a 4-pounder. While I was setting my fourth trap, a thrill of pleasure coursed through my sys- tem; for the first trap responded to what I thought was a good bite. When I pulled out a pickerel that easily resisted 3 pounds scale-pressure, the disappointment of the morning gave way to assurance of success. It was not long before I had a start toward a big string. The fishermen about me be- came envious of my good luck. During the day we caught 57 pickerel, the largest of which weighed 4% pounds. We had a number of chances to sell our catch, but I could not conscientiously accept; for I feared it would encourage some brother angler to handle the truth with carelessness, as to how he got the fish. Then, too,I could not forego the pleasure of showing my Middletown friends the result of the day’s sport. My feelings received a shock, how- how much the pickerel cost! Porcupine, Middletown, Conn. 393 FISHING. HIS FIRST BASS. DR. F. C. KINNEY. Early one June, I took my aged friend, S——, to a pond well stocked with small mouth black bass. Although an enthusi- astic angler and an expert with the trout rad, had never tackled the fierce- fighting bass. I acted as boatman, guide and host, rig- ging my friend out with a 10-ounce lance- wood rod, a multiplying reel, and 100 yards of oiled silk line to which was attached a 9- foot leader and a small phantom minnow. In the first bout, S several times hung the hook on the tree-tops, that reached over the pond. The expression on his dear old face was a study, as he exclaimed, “ Snagged again!” When I backed the boat, to loosen the line, his wrinkled face, covered with a flowing gray beard, took on a pained look, as he thought his awkwardness in handling the long line had caused me so much extra work. In the third bout the reel began to sing. “ Snagged again,” snarled my old friend. With one stroke of the oars I sent-the boat backward. Quickly looking over the sur- face of the pond, I saw a bass break water, giving his head a vicious shake. “Yes, snagged to a bass,” I said, taking a quick stroke, shooting the boat ahead, to take up the slack line. ‘Get up and reel him in!” I cried, for I saw the old man se rattled. ‘‘ Give him the spring of the rod!” In his excitement, he turned the reel the wrong way, half the time, and—must I confess it?—used some strong language. I kept the boat moving, to take up the slack. Mr. S——’s face was rapidly decreasing in length and proportionally widening into a broad smile; for now he saw his victim coming in, on the surface of the water. The motion of the boat gave the fish no chance to fight. Had I known how securely the bass was hooked, I would have kept the boat still, to let my friend fight it out alone. As I lifted the fish into the boat, the old man beamed with satisfaction; and well he might, for the bass weighed 4 pounds 6 ounces, and was the largest of the half dozen caught that day. In the evening, when we were driving home in the star- light, Mr. S was loud in his praises of the black bass as a game fish. COPAKE LAKE. New York City. Editor RECREATION: I doubt if one in a hundred of your readers has ever heard of Copake lake. I have visited it a number 594 of times, during the past 15 years, and know, by experience, whereof I speak. It is in Columbia county, New York, 15 miles Southwest of the town of Hudson, and is full of fish. It is the most beautiful of all the smaller lakes of this state—bar none. It lies in a basin 1,700 feet above the ocean level, surrounded by the Berkshire hills on one side and by the Catskills on the other, and presents a most picturesque appear- ance. It is reached by the Harlem Rail- road, and is only 3% hours’ ride from the Grand Central Station. It is one of the few remaining possessions of the Livingston family, who at one time owned all the land lying between Poughkeepsie and Albany. The lake is about 1% miles 'ong, from 4% to 1% miles wide and is 7 miles in circum- ference. It has been stocked by the state with black bass, several times. It is unfortunate that there is no good hotel at the lake, and that the game con- stable is not more active. It is currently reported that when the bass are spawning, in the spring, some of the countrymen, in their eager desire for fish, after a winter diet of pork and buckwheat, make up parties and spear the fish on the beds at night; thus destroying the young by hundreds of thousands. Nets are also used, and many fish are said to be taken from the lake by this method. Anything or any way to get the fish, seems to be the idea of the people in the neighborhood. The lake is well stocked with black bass, wall-eyed pike, perch, etc., and contains some pickerel. It is a natural bass lake however, as it has principally rock or gravel bottom. It is watered by the snows from the surrounding hills and is fed by hundreds of springs. Many thousands of bass I have seen taken from its waters— fighters all of them; and if properly pro- tected by the law’s officers, this would be the greatest fishing water in the country. Even as it is, I am of the opinion it is to- day the best lake, for general fishing, in the state. - There are three houses at which anglers can be accommodated: Mrs. Herder’s, at the Southwest end, where only transients are taken. Conklin’s, at the East end, and the Island House, kept by John C. Loop. “ The island” is not exactly an island, but a peninsula, of 23 acres, located about mid- way between the East and West ends of the lake. It is prevented from being an island by a strip about 15 feet wide. This point is covered by oak trees and is a most de- lightful resort, particularly adapted for picnic parties. In the fall ducks and geese stop at Co- pake, and can be had by the thousands. It is a pity there is not a good, well kept, moderate priced hotel here. It would pay well. Better than that, however, some sportsmen’s club should buy the property. RECREATION. It could be bought cheap, and could be made, within 3 years, the best fishing lake and one of the best shooting grounds in the whole United States. J. C. Young. THOSE ELK LAKE TROUT. Woodworth, Mont. Editor RECREATION: I have read the let- ters of Messrs. Comings and Blair, on the trout of Elk lake, and am sure the trout that Mr. Sawtelle sent to the U. S. Fish Com- mission, 1887, was caught in Elk Lake. I was with Sawtelle the day he sent them. There are none of these fish in Henry’s lake. I was there 12 years and did not see any taken from the lake. There were 50,000 to 100,000 trout taken from the lake each year. . Mr. Blair knows more about Elk lake than I do, though I have known the lake since 82, I am better acquainted with the lake in the Bighole basin than he, as I spent a summer there, with a sportsman from California. We left the Railway at Dillion, Mont., and it took us 3 days to reach the lake. We did not have tackle strong enough to land the largest fish we hooked in the lakes, and did not get a fish of more than 6 pounds. We hooked some we thought would weigh 20 to 25 pounds. d I have no doubt there are fish in the lakes that will weigh 25 pounds. I saw the skele- ton of one on the shore that could not have weighed less than 30 pounds. These lakes are called “ Twin lakes.” The lake is on the West side of the basin, above the 2 swamp creeks, 6 or 7 miles South of the wagon road that goes to Gibbonsville, on the. North fork of Salmon river. \ This is a fine place for a fall hunt. There is plenty of game near by—moose, bear, goats, elk and deer. In ’85, when I was there, it was the best place for moose I have seen in the State. The outlet of Twin lakes, in spawning season, is full of greyling, as well as the lake. Cliff lake, which Mr. Blair writes of, has 3 inlets instead of 2, Horn creek, Antelope creek, or, as some call it Antelope Basin creek, and Hidden Lake creek. The fish in Cliff lake belong to the greyling family, and are said to be found in no other part of the world except . in Scotland. They have a horny projection from the centre of each scale, in winter, and may have in summer though I never caught one in open water. I could not find any bait they would take; so I speared all I ever got. They resemble the Western white fish, in shape, but are more solid. The meat is white. The mouth is like that of a greyling, only smaller. I should like to know if they are found in any other part of America. Mr. Blair could. easily get some for the FISH AND FISHING. U. S. Commission, as he lives less than 8 miles from the lake. An old Scotchman told me they were not found save in his country. M. P. Dunham. WISCONSIN NOTES. Fishing on Lake Winnebago has im- proved greatly since the net fishing has been stopped White bass are plentiful, while at some points black bass are caught in good numbers. Richard Harney, of Oshkosh, fishing on Lake Winnebago caught 17 black bass. The same day Anton Marheine took the steamer to Island Park, on Lake Winne- bago, and there took row boat to Black Bird island where he caught 37 black bass. J. M. Eisner, 375 E. Division st. and A. P. Rust, with Sprague, Warner & Co., Chicago, caught 7 muskalonge in Alle- quash lake, one weighing 20 pounds and one 13% pounds. GW, Stautt 661 Orchard’ st. and LF. Moeng, 346 Mohawk st., Chicago, caught Ir muskalonge, in Gresham lake, weight of largest 22 pounds. The same men made some big catches of wall-eyed pike. Hosea McFarland took a Io pound pick- erel in Lake Elizabeth, near Rockford, II]. Seventeen black bass, weighing 560 pounds, an average of 3 pounds each, were taken from Duck lake, by F. C. Payne and Lloyd Breck, in 2 hours’ fishing, near Watersmeet. Martin Johnson, of Tomahawk lake, caught 3 muskalonge, weighing 41 pounds, and 8 pike weighing 24 pounds. Mr. La- Salle, of Rhinelander, caught a muskalonge weighing 29 pounds, in the same lake. Mr. Chatterton, of Rhinelander, caught 40 bass, some weighing over 4 pounds each, at the same place. A. F. Dod, of Chicago, caught 6 large black bass, 24 pounds of pickerel and some croppies, in one hour. The bass weighed 2 to % pounds each. E. Kentnor, St. Louis, caught 8 good bass. Thos: HAvGane? of “Chicago: “caneht: a muskalonge weighing 24 pounds, and 12 black bass, all in half a day; and on another day 30 wall eyed pike. Dr. E. C. Williams and wife, and W. H. Sterling and wife, of Chicago, caught, at Pelican lake, during the month of June, 48 muskalonge weighing a total of 503 pounds. F. B. Miner, of Pelican Lake, caught 157 pike and bass July 11th. H. J. Frick of An- tigo landed a muskalonge weighing 37 pounds. A. J. McLain and Chas. Ede, of Chicago, caught 17 pike in one hour. Mr. 395 Reynolds, bridge inspector for C. & N. W. Ry., and his brother, from Spokane, Wash., took a 13 pound muskalonge and 25 fine pike. A CAR LOAD OF HOGS. Here is a bulletin that was sent out, in August last, by the Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railway, to the editors of the newspapers along its line: “Superintendent Wilson Brown, of the Camden and Amboy Division, P. R. R., had a party of the division chiefs, as his guests, on his private car at this place. The party enjoyed a day’s fishing on Bar- negat bay, in the yacht Lenox, with Captain Charles Bozarth, and caught 4oo fish, the largest number being caught by Thomas B. Appleget, G. C. Bishop, John Ford, Wilson Brown, jr., C. Es Wiler, F. J: Potter, J. W. Perry and G. Latrobe. “ Prof. William R. Boswell, of Philadel- phia, made a fine catch of 340 fish in 2 hours, and would have caught many more, had there been room in his boat for them. (!) ‘“* The finest catch of the season was made by a party composed of T. N. Stokes, and John H. Craven, of Philadelphia; J.-M. Howell and J. R. Bunting of Atlantic City, and George H. Fry of Jenkintown, Pa., who brought ashore 1,090 weak fish, the product of 2 days’ fishing.” The exploit of these Railway officials is one of the coldest blooded pieces of butch- ery that has yet come to my knowledge. These men shouid be interested in the propagation and preservation of the fish and game in their territory; but instead they seem anxious to have them extermi- nated. One of the editors, to whom this bulletin was sent, referred it to me with the explanation that he had not printed it, and should not do so; as he did not wish to honor these men in this way. RECREATION is, however, glad to give them a place in its branding pen.—EDITOR. BROWN TROUT AND FLIES. Hon. A. N. Cheney, N. Y. State Fish Culturist, replying to Mr. J. Elmer Pratt’s article in October RECREATION on brown trout in Michigan, says: The. brown trout certainly does rise to the fly. Witness the dry fly fishing in England—the highest form of fly fishing— for this fish. It takes the fly, also, in this country; but I have heard of cases where the fish have been planted and have done well, and yet would not take a fly. As such instances have not come under my personal observation, I cannot explain why. Possibly the waters contain so much food (and I have inclined to this explana- tion in some cases, from what I have been 396 told) that the trout will not rise to the fly until they have reduced their local food supply, in a measure. Furthermore it is possible the right fly has not been present- ed, or presented in the proper manner. I would try these Michigan trout at dusk, with almost any fly; or if in broad day, use a Marston’s fancy, which I have found very killing, in many waters. It can be procured in most tackle shops. It is an English fly, and an imitation of the natural insect. Any of the close imitations to Nat- ure should kill, also. Hare’s Ear and March brown are also killing. A. N. Cheney, Glens Falls, N. Y. William Sweet and Joe Miller, of Lead, S. Dak., were using giant powder, on trout, in Sand creek, a tributary of the Belle Fourche river, when a stick which Sweet held in his hand exploded. This set off 2 other sticks that he was carrying, and one which Miller held. Sweet was blown to atoms, and Miller’s right hand and fore arm were torn off. At last accounts, Miller was lying at the point of death. This is, of course, a sad affair for the friends of the un- fortunate men; but so far as they them- selves are concerned, it serves them right, and I wish every man, who attempts to use dynamite, or giant powder on trout, might meet a like fate. A Walton, N. Y., paper says a number of Walton fishermen have recently made fine catches. C. DuBois and E. L. Guild made a trip to Terry Clove, Monday, and re- turned Tuesday, with an 8 and a Io pound basket full of trout. David Rothensies and W. T. Smith visited Colchester fishing grounds and caught 225 fish; a number of which measured 15 inches in length. If this latter report is true these last named men should be heartily ashamed of their conduct and should have kept their action a profound secret, instead of flaunt- ing their record in face of the public. We were fishing in Lake Meddybemps, Me., last July, when one of the party lost his hand-line overboard, with a piece of wood that it was wound on. Two of us were using rods. We fished on for half an hour, then moved up the lake. After another half hour, we moved the second time. My companion with the rod cast over and let his line run down 20 feet, when feel- ing something on his hook, he reeled in and brought up the line and wood, with a good-sized fish. The distance from our first fishing was not less than a mile. How many readers will believe this? R. C. E., Milford, Mass. I have but recently returned from sal- mon fishing on the Kedgwick, which is a RECREATION. branch of the Restigouche river. Poor luck attended our party. The fishing on the famous Restigouche, it was said, was the poorest for years. This seems an off year for salmon everywhere. Kindly send me the July number of Rec- REATION. If it came in my absence it has gone astray. I miss it much. H. O. Wilbur, Philadelphia, Pa. George Johnston, statistician for the Canadian government, has prepared a statement of the fish taken, annually, out of the great lakes. The catch, both Amer- ican and Canadian, amounts to 140,000,000 pounds a year, or 460,000 pounds a day. At this rate it will not be many years be- fore the fish of the great lakes will be prac- tically extinct. Last June Miss Lillian Harrington caught a 4-pound laker and a 2%-pound trout at the same time. I have guided here for years and never saw that happen before. On the next day Mrs. Ham caught 5 trout that weighed 1534 pounds, and a white fish of 3 pounds. She fished only 4 hours. EA erie orm vies New York, August 28th, 1897. A reader of RECREATION asks for some points on fishing through the ice, for pick- erel and other winter fishes. Will some one who is familiar with this sport please advise, through these columns, and oblige, The Epitor. My husband was fishing on Seneca river, to-day, and caught 18 pounds of fish, in- cluding 6 small mouth black bass and 3 Oswego bass. The bass fishing is good here, and nearby anglers who go out bring in good strings. Mrs. F. J. Springsted, Seneca Falls, N. Y. I caught a trout, June 15th, in Spring creek, near here, that was 194 inches long and weighed 3 pounds 9 ounces when taken from the water. Large trout are numerous in this stream; but this was the father of them all. Jas. Donaldson, Spring Creek, Pa. I saw D. T. Smith, of this city, land a 17% pound shovel mouth cat, on a 4 ounce rod, using a No. g bass hook. Chas. L. Lundy, Cincinnati, O. . Please send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen of. your acquaintance, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. THE BEST RIFLE FOR BIG GAME. Salt Lake, Utah. Editor RECREATION: Yours is the best sportsmen’s publication I ever read. While its contents are all interesting, there is no part of it more so, to Western hunters, than ‘Guns and Ammunition.” The ques- tion “ What is the best gun for big game,” is an important one, and I have heard it discussed in many lonely cabins and around many campfires, throughout the North- west, during the last 18 years. The “‘ Old Reliable’ Sharps was a favor- ite with old timers; but the advent of the repeater has so widened the field for in- vestigation that there is now a great range of opinion as to the relative merits of dif- ferent guns and ammunition. We see Mr. Van Dyke advocating the 50 calibre, while Mr. Dunham says the 25- 35 is the best “all-round” rifle he ever used. Both these gentlemen are Western hunters, of many years experience. “ How doctors disagree” ! I have owned and used more than 20 dif- ferent rifles, during the past 18 years; have studied their merits closely, and my experi- ence and investigation lead me to favor big bores. I do not think it possible to make a 25 or a 30 calibre that will stop a bear or an elk as quickly as will a 45 or 50. The small bores will do for deer or antelope; but of all the old hunters I know, and have talked with, I have yet to meet one who would willingly face a grizzly with one of these small bores. I once saw a grizzly shot 8 times, with a 40-82-260, and the ninth shot, from a 50-110, dropped him. It requires a heavy ball— one with great smashing power—to stop a bear. The deadliest shot that can be given is by a heavy ball, with a large striking sur- face, which will go almost through the animal, but which stops in him; thus giv- ing him the full shock of the ball without any loss of its energy. It is the shock that kills quickly. The 45 calibre ball, weighing 405 grains, and travelling at 1300 feet a sec- ond, has more energy and power, and will do more damage, than the 30 calibre ball travelling 2,300 feet a second. The 30 ball has the greater penetration, but it is not penetration you want; it is foot pounds of energy; it is weight and momentum. It is the difference between striking a blow with a light cane and one with a heavy club; between a pebble and a brickbat. “Syracuse” may do good work on a dead horse with his 30-30; but let him face a live grizzly, in a patch of willows, and he will pray for a gatling gun—or a tree. I have not seen the new 50-100-450; but agree with Mr. Van Dyke in thinking it will 397 be almost the ideal gun for big game. The ball is certainly a good one, but a little more powder might be better. I notice several of your correspondents speak favorably of the 44-40-200. This gun was the favorite with cowboys, in the 70’s, but is now obsolete. One of your readers asks, “Where should I aim at a grizzly walking slowly by at 50 yards?” My an- swer is: “If your gun will break both shoulders, aim at the centre of his shoulder and cut loose. If it will not, either do not aim at all, or, pick your tree before pulling the trigger.” John J. Adams. TRYING IT ON CATTLE. Editor RECREATION: Although I have not hitherto been a subscriber to RECREA- TION (the leading sportsmen’s journal), I have been a constant reader, by obtaining it through a newsdealer. Enclosed please find $1 as my subscription for one year. I am deeply interested in many articles found in your magazine, especially those on repeating guns and rifles. I have a new 30-30 Winchester, and am very much pleased with it. I have not tried it on game yet; but went out to the slaughter house and tried it on “‘ domestic game.” I shot 2 cows and a large bull, and all were killed instantly. The first one I shot with a soft nose bullet. It entered the centre of the forehead. There was about a 3%x¥% inch hole through the skull. Then the bullet mushroomed, so that it shattered bone and tissue over a space 2 inches in diameter. The bullet—or what was left of it—lodged just under the skin, on the under side of the _ jaw next the’ throat. The next 2 animals were shot in the same place, but with full jacketed bullets, the re- sult being about the same. The bull had his head raised, so that his bullet ranged higher, and I could not find it at all. It passed through the skull, making a hole the size of the bullet. Then it must have broken and upset considerably, as the bones in upper part of the head were terribly shattered. The bullet struck the large joint that joins the spinal column to the skull, and made a hole in it about one inch in diameter and about 34 inch deep. The bul- lets must have been as fine as the bones were, by this time, for I could only find fragments of lead among the bones, and could not find the jacket. The casing was all I could find of the other bullets, the lead being completely gone. I intend to go hunting this fall, and try this rifle on game, and if it gives as good satisfaction there, as it does at target, and in killing these cattle, it will be a great way in advance of the old black powder rifles. 398 I am also a great lover of the Winchester repeating shot gun; and do not see how a company can make so good a gun for so small a price. I should like to inquire of the readers of RECREATION, what experience and results they have had in reloading cartridges for the 30-30 Winchester, with low pressure powder and tempered lead bullets. I bought a Perfection mould, and special double ad- justable reloading tool, from the Ideal Co. The tools work all right; but I have not had much success with these loads. Have not, however, had time to make exhaustive experiments. I can shoot a fairly good charge (14 grains Dupont’s smokeless rifle powder) and not lead the barrel. I used a 150 grain bullet, cast about 1 to 12 lead and tin. Smokeless, Stillwater, Minn. HOW TO FIND OUT. Forest Glen, Md. Editor RECREATION: Allow me to say, to any one who may be in doubt as to what rifle to choose, that if he will write the Marlin Firearms Co., enclosing stamps, and asking for their new catalogue of re- peaters, he can make his choice unaided. If, however, a word, in addition to this hint, be not amiss I shall venture to add that the Marlin repeaters possess one great advantage to the hunter—the side ejection. One who has the fundamental work of hunting to learn needs a large amount of practice in shooting. This, with a large calibre, involves a good deal of expense. He should, therefore, have 2 rifles; one for practice and the other for work. The for- mer may be of small calibre, the latter large. The one will cost but a trifle to use, the other will then be saved for emergencies. A good plan is to use the .22 for target work and for practice on rabbits running, crows flying, etc. Then when the hunter finds himself within range of a running deer he can use his larger weapon with some chance of winning. . As the Marlin, Company now build their rifles several convenient combinations may be made in the way of “take-downs.” For instance: One may have the .25-20 and the .32-20—2 barrels for one stock. Or, he may have the .38-40 and the .44-40 in the same way. Or he may have the .25-36, the .30-30, the .32-40, and the .38-55—4 barrels for one stock, and all take-down. These last may all be for smokeless cartridges, if desired, and with reduced loads; and by reloading your shells prac- tice may be made inexpensive. Were I going into the Rockies, where coyotes, badgers, jack-rabbits, and prairie- dogs were to give me practice, and moose, elk, deer, bear, or antelope to furnish the RECREATION. real work I should want the .25-20 for prac- tice and the .38-55 for work. Both are ex- ceedingly accurate and in skilful hands, will give good accounts of themselves. The .38-55 is large enough for any game to be found in America, provided the shots are well planted; and it is but little glory to kill game simply by smashing it to pulp with leaden pumpkins. Let the seeker after information write the Marlin people and he will find abundant light. Their new catalogue has covered a wide area of interest to riflemen, beside just rifles. Nimrod II. HOW TO BUNCH BUCK SHOT. Tomahawk, Wis. Editor RECREATION: I learn from ReEc- REATIONthat many of our friends are experi- menting to find out the best method of load- ing buck shot, to make it hold together for a considerable distance. I think I have solved the problem. At least so far as my experiments have gone I am satisfied with the result. I have been able to place a charge of buck shot in a target at a range of 80 yards (with black powder) as close together as when they leave the gun. By varying the method of loading, a trifle, I can cause the shot to begin to scatter at 30 to 50 yards. My plan is as follows: Have turned a round stick of wood, of such a size that when 5 thicknesses of heavy express paper are wound around it, it will fit in the muzzle of the gun (presup- posing of course the gun is a choke bore). Glue: the paper firmly, when winding, so when it is slipped off the stick it will form. a strong cylindrical container for the shot. Place the shot in this, in layers of 3 or 4 each. Pound in the ends of the cylinder until closed squarely, with the exception of a slight orifice in the centre which will re- main unless closed with wax. If these openings, at each end, are closed with wax rendering the cylinder air tight, it will not burst at any distance until it strikes an ob- ject. If only a small opening be left the friction of the air, as the projectile passes through it, will gradually disintegrate the cylinder and allow the shot to begin to scat- ter at 20 to 50 yards. It all depends upon whether the 2 ends of _ the cylinder are closed air tight, or whether a large or small opening be left, as to when the shot will begin to scatter, after leaving the gun. If the ends are simply pounded in, and not sealed with wax, the charge will not usually hold together more than 10 yards. A My gun is a “ New Baker,” 12 gauge, and choke bored, and throws buck shot to my entire satisfaction, when the charge is pre- pared in this manner. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. BLACK POWDER IN SMOKELESS SHELLS. Why cannot black powder be used in the 30-30 Winchester or Marlin cartridge, with hardened lead bullet, as well as in the Sav- age? The Savage people load 40 grains black powder in a shell, for black powder ranges, and if it can be successfully used in that gun I do not see why it cannot in Winches- ter or Marlin? The twist is about the same and the calibre is not enough larger to make much difference Will some one please enlighten me A. D. A., Newcastle, Wyo. I referred this to an expert rifleman, who replies as follows: Black powder, with hard bullets, will give excellent results in the 30-30 Marlin, and should in the Winchester also, as this rifle has a barrel bored and rifled to the same size. The Savage cartridge, which is ad- vertised, has black powder with a metal cased bullet. I have never seen any adver- tisement of the Savage cartridge, with black powder and lead bullet, except the short range cartridge. The factory cartridges, for the Marlin and Winchester rifles, are the smokeless with full metal cased bul- let; smokeless with soft point bullet, metal patched, and the smokeless short range cartridge with, of course, a light lead bullet. The rifling in the Savage and Marlin rifles is exactly the same, one turn in Io inches, and as the Marlin people make both rifles it is apparent that anything which the Sav- age rifle can do the Marlin can also, as the material, rifling, etc., are the same. The new Marlin catalogue, which has just been issued, gives complete information re- garding the Marlin 30 calibre cartridge with several loads of black and smokeless powder, and hardened bullets, which have been tested in this rifle. A careful reading of this catalogue will show A. D. A. that he is laboring under an error. In asking for the catalogue he should mention REc- REATION. Marlin Crank. DANGER IN CUTTING SHELLS. In a recent issue of RECREATION there is an article signed C. S. S. in which he says: ““T was recently told by an old hunter that if I would take a common paper shell and cut it almost in two, clear around just below the powder load, and then fire it I could bore a hole through a 2 inch oak board at 250 or 300 yards. I tried it and found it would carry, accurately, up to 250 yards.” I do not think such a charge would shoot accurately, owing to its shape. Further- more it is dangerous to shoot a portion of the shell, containing the shot load and wads, from the shell chamber through the smaller barrel. No doubt it would com- press the shot so that it would ball, I 399 { ; should like to hear from some gun maker as to the safety of such a load. I sometimes shoot round bullets from a shot gun. I fill the shell with wads until there is enough of the shell projecting above the ball to crimp and hold it firm. I do not think it wise, or necessary, to put a wad in front of the ball.. A ball that will slip through the muzzle easily, loaded in this manner, with lubricant, will shoot fairly well up to 100 yards. Frederick H. Belcher, Irvington, N. J. I have a 25-36 Marlin repeating rifle, which is a beauty. Do you think it a good gun for me to take into the woods this fall, to shoot deer? I want your opinion on this, or that of some of your readers. Do you want to hear about the work of my 25-36, and what I know of my gun? J. W. Griffiths, Randolph, Wis. ANSWER: Your 25-36 is too small, and carries too light a bullet, to be effective on deer. Of course, it would kill a deer if you hit him in the brain, the heart, or the spine; but missing these, you might shoot him through any other part of the body, and while the wound might prove fatal, in time, he might run a mile, or 3 miles, before stop- ping, and you might never get him. The 30-30 Marlin, or the 30-40 Winches- ter, while but little larger in the bore, car- ries more powder, and the bullet has much higher velocity, consequently greater stop- ping power. I should certainly advise you to get one of these rifles, for deer hunt- ing.—EDITOR. 12 OR 16? I note in my beautiful RECREATION that J. A. B., Osage, Ia., would like to be en- lightened as to which shot gun of the same make has the greater killing power—a 12 or 16 gauge. Some say the 16, some say the 12. Of course a good 16 is better than some 12 gauges that are made nowadays; but we are talking of the same make, and same style of bore. I have studied and experimented on these lines for years. Have had 8, Io, 12, 16 and 20 gauge guns. The 8 gauge is the gun to kill. You can find this out by taking a 20 and an 8 gauge gun, and shooting them sepa- | rately, into pine boards. You will find there is more penetration in the shot from the 8 gauge than from that of the 20. You will always find that part of your shot have better penetration than the others. Why is this? Because the shot that lies on the powder wad has the best momentum. The back shot always passes through the upper part of the charge, in flight; and the upper shot have one inch slack to fall back. That is where the upper shot loses its strength. 400 The larger the bore of gun the closer the shot will lie to the powder. I would not recommend an 8 gauge for common purposes, but would recommend 16 or 20 gauge, if you want a safe gun and ammuni- tion. I also had a 40-65 and a 45-90 Winchester. They were both good guns, on big game, if I got close enough to it; but let us talk of one that is better. I mean the 30 U. S. Army. For large game use the soft nosed bullet. Mr. W. Warren and I tried the 45- go, and the 30 U. S. Army, on game, and found the 30 has at least one-third more penetration, even with the soft nosed bul- let, than the 45-90 with lead ball. Chas. D. Hirsh, Benton Harbor, Mich. Co Ro We Oaks Park ally) imi AMe1st RECREATION asks for a report of some one’s experience with a 16 gauge gun. [ have used a 16 for many years, for small game such as rabbits, grouse, squirrels, quails, etc., and there is none better. I have found, after numerous experiments with loads, that Du Pont’s smokeless pow- der gives the best results of any that I have tested. My load, for squirrels and other small game, is 24%4 drams of powder, one cardboard wad next to powder, 3 pink edge wads, or, in place of pink edge, I frequently use 3 black edge wads; one ounce shot with a thin cardboard wad on shot. This leaves about one inch for crimping. I use the ‘“ Handy Crimper ” and smokeless shells, reloading shells un- til worn out. The gun I use now weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces. The left barrel is fyll choke and makes a close pattern. The right barrel is cylinder bore. I use 5, 7, and g soft shot, preferring odd numbers, as I think they suit the 16 gauge gun bet- ter than even numbers. John Minsker, York, Pa. Can you or your readers, tell me as to the relative merits of the 38-40-180 and 44- 40-200 cartridges for accuracy, stopping power, etc., used in revolvers with 5% or 74 inch barrels? Also can these cartridges be loaded with a light charge and get ac- curate shooting? If so, how? Powder loose in shell, or wadded, with round ball seated in muzzle? While I do not suppose either of these cartridges is so accurate as the 44 Rus- sian model, are they not better cartridges to take into the woods? Can the 45 revolver cartridges be ob- tained throughout the West as readily as the other cartridges mentioned? I am deeply interested in your maga- zine, and enjoy reading the comments and suggestions in the department of guns and ammunition; but would like to see more about the revolver. RECREATION. ~ Kindly give me your opinion on the above questions, as you are a practical man; also leave it open for your readers. Lindley D. Hubbell, Hartford, Ct. Will some of my readers, who are revolver experts, please answer ?—EpiTor. LIFE OF SHELL AND RIFLE. What would you say as to a 30-30 smoke- less rifle? Will the bullets in time wear out the rifling? What is the difference be- tween a 32-20 and a 32-40 rifle shell? Is the 32-20 smokeless? What other shells will a 32-40 shoot? Willie Hadden. I referred this to an expert, who replies as follows: “Mr. Hadden’s inquiries relative to 30 calibre ammunition, and other cartridges, are fully answered in the catalogue issued by The Marlin Fire Arms Co., New Ha- ven, Ct. The 30-30 smokeless rifle uses bullets copper patched, nickel plated. These bullets are somewhat harder on the barrel than the lead bullets, but as the steel used in the barrels of these rifles is harder than the jacket of the bullet the wear is not so great as might be expected. Still, in course of time these bullets will wear away the rifling. Nevertheless, I have seen smokeless rifles from which have been fired 5,000 and 6,000 shots, and they are yet as accurate and apparently as reliable as ever. The bullets used by some military authori- ties have steel jackets and these, of course, wear the barrel more rapidly. “Regarding the difference between the 32-20 and 32-40: The 32-20 has a bullet .311 in diameter, and the 32-40 is .319. One shell is a little less than 1% inches in length, while the other is over 2 inches. Both of these cartridges are furnished with black and smokeless loads. The factories make up short range cartridges, for the 32-40, which are merely light loads in the regular shell. These shells are crimped to prevent the bullet from slipping down into the shell.” NOTES AND QUERIES. H. M. Bacon wants to hear from some one who has had experience with the Win- chester 40-72-330, as to whether it is as effective on big game as the 45-70, ’86 model. I have had some experience with both these rifles, and think the ’95 model is really more effective on large game than the 45-70, ’86 model. In fact, I think it the best black powder rifle I ever used. Have killed 3 bear, 3 elk, and some deer with it, and here is the record of a few shots: Elk at 100 yards, shot through shoulders. Dead when I got to him. Ditto, 75 yards, shot through body, just back of diaphragm. Dropped after taking a few steps and was unable to get up. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. Ditto, shot back of shoulder. Ran 100 yards. Bear shot through shoulders. Both der. Dead when I got to him. Bear 40 yards. Fore-leg broken and shot in the breast. Was disabled, but not dead when I got to him. The shot in the breast went through lengthwise, coming out over the tail. Bear shot through shoulders. Both shoulders broken. Dropped in his tracks. A. E. Hammond, Darby, Mont. I have been reading your valuable maga- zine for some time past, and it is the great- est sportsmen’s journal I have ever seen. I have been reading several back numbers, and it seems almost impossible for me to take time to eat my meals. When I receive RECREATION, I eagerly devour the contents, from cover to cover. The department which interests me most is guns and am- munition, and I wish more might be written on that subject. I wish to ask the editor of RECREATION which is the best grade of smokeless powder, and which loads are best for all kinds of game shooting—hand loaded, or machine loaded paper shells? David J. Shafer, Covington, O These questions are respectfully referred to my readers, and to the back number powder companies who do not advertise in RECREATION.—EDITOR. Replying to C. R. W., who wishes in- formation concerning a I6 gauge gun: For the past Io years I have used 12 gauge guns—Lefever and Parker—but the 16 gauge Charles Daly I got last fall I think is best of the lot. For pattern, penetration and long shots, it beats all others. I have killed fox squirrels at 70 yards, with No. 6 chilled shot. I always use chilled shot for game, as it will break bones, where soft shot will flatten against them. Two and one-half drams of Dupont smokeless pow- der, one card, 2 felts on powder, I ounce No. 6 chilled shot, with thin card on shot, makes a good load for a 16 gauge. C. A. Peterson, Allegheny, Pa. Will some reader of RECREATION please write something on ‘‘ How to learn to shoot, with a rifle, on the run.” Homer Raleigh, E. Oakland, Cal. ‘I wish to say to those who are using, or about to use, the new 30-30 calibre rifle. I have found, by experience, that it is use- less to use the metal patched bullet in such a rifle, after having fired one or more lead balls from your rifle, until you have first wiped it out thoroughly. No matter how small the amount of lead may be, that. is left in the barrel, it seems sufficient to de- flect the metal patched bullet. I have seen 401 one thrown 3 feet off the target, in a dis- tance of 75 yards. This was done when shooting from a rest; and, on one occa- sion, the metal patched ball darted down and struck a rock, not more than 30 yards from the muzzle of my gun, and about 2 feet below the line of sight. W. E. Bartlett, M.D. In reply to M. B., Conway Center, N. H., will say I have a fine 14 gauge breech load- ing shot gun that I have done some won- derful things with. It did not shoot close enough so I, like M. B., took it into my shop and rechoked it to a-t- taper choke. I then took it down on Tulare lake and shot a jack snipe at the great distance. of 190 yards, and put so many peliets in him that he sunk to the bottom of the lake be- ‘fore I could get to him. Geo. Richardson, L. A. W. Repair Shop, Tulare City, Cal. P. S.: Size of shot was No. 9: charge of powder 3% drams, 1% oz. shot. This is a true statement. In answer to E. R., in July RECREATION, as to using the 16 bore shell as a shot case, and firing from a 12 gun: It is the best thing I have yet found and I have tried everything I have ever heard of in the way of shot concentrators. I loaded 2 shells with 3 drams of nitro powder to 7% ounce of No. 8 shot. The first shot, at 25 yards, put 136 pellets in a g inch circle. The second shot, at 30 yards, put 127 pellets in the same sized circle. In both cases the shot remaining in the case struck above the circle, and made a large hole in the target. We owe our abundant supply of game, in Sussex, to the mild winter. Quails, rab- bits and doves are plentiful. Plovers and grouse I have heard little of. Comet, Newton, N. J. To make a good gun grease take of pure lard (no salt) % pound, gum camphor a lump the size of a hickory nut; place over a fire and boil until a scum raises. Take this off, then mix with the clean oil enough graphite to give it a dark, steel color. (Graphitoleo would be a good substitute for the graphite.) Then take 2 ounces of raw linseed oil; place over a fire and boil 5 minutes. Darken this with graphite also. Then mix all together and let it cool. Then bottle for use. Keep it well corked. This is cheap and will come as near preventing rust as any preparation I know of. W. B. S., Lock 53, Md. I should like to hear from some of the small bore cranks, through RECREATION, 402 who have used the 22 calibre hollow point bullet, as to its penetration, etc. I enjoy shooting the 22 rifle, and have a Colt’s repeater. I cannot understand why the Colt people have not sense enough to advertise in RECREATION, the king of sportsmen’s magazines. I like the way you are giving it to the fish and game hogs. I hope soon they will come to their senses (the Stevens’ Point hogs especially) and behave as sportsmen should. Sandpiper, Osaga, Ia. In your August number C. R. W. in- quires about the 16 gauge gun, and the best load. I have a 16 gauge Parker, and use No. 12 shot, for woodcock, and No. 8 for everything else; and with Dupont powder, it does the work. Two and one-half drams Dupont and one ounce No. 12 shot will make a woodcock wilt mighty quick; and 23%4 drams, with 34 ounce No. 8, will settle almost any bird. On account of the thick brush, 4-5 of the woodcock I have killed this year have been killed on the rise, within 25 or 30 feet, which speaks well for No. 12 shot. 16 Gauge, Akron, Ohio. Game is very scarce here; nothing but a few rabbits. Reed-bird shooting is our main sport. I do not approve of a 16 bore gun for the simple reason that it has not the spread or killing power of a 12. As for the shells, there is little difference in weight—not enough to be noticed. A. B. Trainer, Trainer, Ga. On September tith, Mr. Robert Hoff- man, of Pittsburg, improved his former score of 114 at 200 yards, muzzle rest, by one point. Mr. Hoffman used a 32-40 Bal- lard and U. M. C. shells, loaded with Du Pont powder, and his own moulded bullet. He made the following score, with 10 con- secutive shots: II 12 12 12 II 12 12 12 10 11—Total, 115. I have experienced some difficulty in finding any address to give you, as Schrap- nel shot cartridges are so seldom asked for now. I find however the address used to be, Schrapnel Shell Co., George St., Edin- burgh, Scotland; and I understand that address will still find them. Wm. Cashmore, Birmingham, England. I should like to ask, through RECREA- TION, how heavy a trigger pull our friends think best to use in a sporting rifle, which cannot have a set trigger attached? I should also like to ask who does not think RECREATION the best magazine published? I do. P. Barron, M.D., N. Y. City. Ls RECREATION. Will some of the readers of RECREATION please tell me whether they think the 30-30 Marlin repeating rifle large enough for big game; and how far it will kill. Also is the 30-30 and 30-40 Marlin rifle of the same calibre. Victor Winfrey. I should like to ask Mr. R. C. Fisk, or any one who has had experience with Ly- man sights, whether or not it is advisable to have a rear open sight on the barrel, if a Lyman rear sight is used? I have an idea the open sight might obstruct the view from the peep. Ro Be BSE Lous. We: I should like to hear from the readers of RECREATION as to how the Winchester 1894, 25-35, works on bear and deer.. Also how it works with short range ammuni- tion. G. M. Soule, Stoneham, Pa. Will friend ““ Amateur,’ of Des Moines, Ta., please send me his name and address? I should like to correspond with him, pri- vately, in regard to the Cashmore gun. W... Pletcher,” Alpine) Pex DEER PLENTIFUL IN MUSKOKA. A Toronto despatch says: “‘ The pros- pects for deer, this fall, are very promising,” said Deputy Game Warden Lawrence, of Muskoka. “‘ There never was so good an outlook. Never before have so many deer been seen, at this time in the year. The Ontario Government i is anticipating a large increase in the number of hunters in the region, and has decided to increase the staff ‘of officials in the district.” ‘Send me $1.50 for RECREATION one year and Mr. W. T. Hornaday’s great book, “The Man Who Became a Savage.” The book alone sells at $1.50 in the stores. Re- newals are included in this offer. There will be a hot time in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minn., October 29 and 30, and November Ito 10. Write to Dr. W. P. Brown, Secretary Gun Club, for informa- tion. I have been taking RECREATION for the past year and think it, as my German friend SEB AESSESE it... de only bubble on de beer.” Ne Schoppert, Titusville, Pa. I receive RECREATION regularly and en- joy it very much, it is the best magazine of the kind I ever read. T. S. Penney, Alliance, O. I heartily concur with you in your war against the game hogs. Keep it up. M. D. Cary, Pulaski, Va. NATURAL MAMMALS NEAREST THE NORTH POLE. w. T. HORNADAY. Nansen’s story of his unparalleled sledge journey, from the ice-bound Fram up to 86° 15’, and thence down to Franz Joseph Land, and safety, is of intense and even thrilling interest. To the naturalist, as well as to the meteorologist and geographer, it is even more than that; for it is full of zoological observations, all given with that exactness of detail which creates value. It will be remembered that on March 14, 1895, Nansen and Johansen, with 3 sledges, 2 kyaks, 1,340 pounds of dead weight and 28 Siberian dogs to draw it, left the good ship Fram at latitude 83° 50’, where she was frozen fast in the ice pack, and drifting slowly across the polar basin toward Greenland. On their first night out the cold: registered 45° below zero. Those 2 men left the ship without the slightest pos- sibility of returning to it, and staked their lives on their ability to reach civilization and safety, somewhere, by their own ef- forts. Over rugged ice-fields, and through blinding blizzards, they toiled toward the pole until, on April 8th, they attained what is now the “ Farthest North,” at latitude 86° 15’—nearly 3° farther than the point reached by Greely’s men! No land was visible, and, finding it impossible to pro- ceed farther, the retreat Southward, toward Franz Joseph Land, began. Very soon Nansen’s observations on the animal life of that’ desolate and terrible region became of absorbing’ interest. The first signs of animal life were tracks of the arctic fox, observed on the 85th parallel— a- warm-blooded animal, living and thriv- ing, within 300 miles of the North pole! The proof that Vulpes lagopus had recently dined was unmistakable. I have always said that if any wild animal ever reaches the pole, it will be the one to whom Nature has kindly given thick fur on the bottoms of his feet. At 83° 20’ the explorers found the water lanes in the ice-pack “full of narwhals; ”’ but to any one save a whaler, narwhals are not exactly “game.” On May 20, at 83° 10’, the first tracks of polar bears were seen. Other bear tracks were found 10 days later. The first living thing actually seen was a bird—a fulmar petrel—which was observed on May 29th, when the men must have been at about latitude 82° 30’. The next day 2 ringed seals (Phoca foetida) were seen on the ice, but they found safety in a water lane. A black guillemot circled round the party several times. “Tt is beginning to grow lively here,” says Nansen; “it is cheering to see so much life.” HISTORY. 493 On June 4 (latitude 82° 17’), the ex- plorers made their first killing—an ivory gull (Larus eburneus), which was flying over the tent. Others were seen, but even in that wild ice-world they knew enough to keep out of gunshot. Nansen went after them, fired once and missed. “One cartridge wasted: this must not be repeated!” said he. More seals and narwhals were seen that day, but none were killed. Strangest of all, however, “a small bird flew over, which Johansen, who was standing outside the tent, took to be a kind of sandpiper.” On June 18 (same latitude as before), Nansen shot 2 fulmars, 2 Brunnich’s guil- lemots, missed 2 seals in a water lane, and wrote, “there is a good deal of life here, now.” For all that, however, the men were faring badly for food. Little auks were numerous, but so small it was an extrava- gance to shoot them. They had only 148 shot cartridges, 181 rifle cartridges, and 14 ball cartridges; and their supper was 2 ounces of bread and one ounce of butter to each man. On June 22d, a great event occurred. They saw and killed a bearded seal (Phoca barbata), and instantly the whole world brightened. “We now have an abundance of food, and fuel for a month,” says Nansen. “ We need hurry no longer! ” They camped right where they were, for several days, and presently became “rich beyond the dreams of avarice,” by killing another seal. On July roth (latitude about 82° 10’) Nansen’s camp was visited by 3 polar bears, a female and 2 cubs, all of which were killed. On the 15th “a Ross’ gull came by,’ and from that time on many others were seen. From that point down to where the 2 wanderers spent the winter, polar bears were numerous, and many were killed. On August 11th, at the Northeast corner of the Franz Joseph archipelago, in lati- tude 81° 30’, the 2 kyaks of the explorers were surrounded by walruses, who threat- ened to sink the whole fleet. A little later, 2 arctic foxes were seen on the ice, fight- ing over a little auk that one of them had caught, while myriads of little auks flew overhead, “screaming shrilly from the ledges in the mountain side.” On August 27th Nansen and Johansen landed on Frederick Jackson Island, (Franz Joseph Land), in latitude 81° 19’, and pre- pared to spend the winter there. An arctic highlander would have called it a paradise, for all around them, even at their very door, were walruses and polar bears liter- ally to burn! At once the men went forth slaying and to slay, and ate and burned 404 bears and walruses, all winter long. They killed 21 polar bears, made beds of their skins, and lived and grew fat on fried bear steaks, and on bear meat, boiled over wal- rus-oil fires, and dipped in walrus-oil. Of walruses they killed quite a number, with great and greasy labor gathered in the “product,” and utilized their thick hides, their flesh and their fat in every pos- sible way. The voyagers photographed many of their walruses at short range, and we rejoice that the negatives were not spoiled by any one of the score of evils that beset the camera and the plates of the ex- plorer. For the first time we have, in Nan- sen’s book, some pictures which show us the actual form of the Atlantic walrus in life, on his native ice. For 15 years I have waited and watched for the appearance of such pictures as are shown opposite pages 386 and 396; and to me, they alone are worth the price of the book.. To my think- ing, Nansen throws more light on the moral character of the Atlantic walrus than . any other writer who has encountered him. They killed polar bears until they were tired. On October 2ist, that species disap- peared, for the entire winter, but returned in force early in the spring, and prowled around the hut and the blubber-heap, only to get shot for their desire to be sociable. The walruses also disappeared during the winter, but the arctic fox remained to en- liven the dreary months. Judging from Nansen’s records, Vulpes lagopus is, for his inches, the champion thief of the worlds The versatility of his talent for appropria- tion knows no bounds save the limit of his carrying capacity. tions, the foxes stole and carried away everything they could carry—such as pieces of bamboo, harpoons, harpoon-lines and steel wire. The thermometer was stolen once, recovered, and stolen again; and even Nansen’s collections of stones and mosses were not slighted by those per- sistent prowlers. On the journey southward, in the spring of 1896, hundreds of walruses were en- countered, and more than once the lives of both the explorers were imperiled by them. It is not good nor wise for a full grown walrus to try to climb into a thin-skinned kyak, in the open sea, especially into a kyak that never was built for 2. Of what they saw on June 14th, Nansen writes as follows: “The walruses here were innumerable. The herds that had been lying on the ice and had now disappeared, were large; but there had been many more in the water, outside. It seemed to seethe with them on every side; and when I estimate their num- ber to have been at least 300, it certainly is not over the mark.” Under varying condi-- RECREATION. WHERE ARE THE WILD PIGEONS. Editor RECREATION: The question is fre- quently asked, ““ What has become of the wild pigeons, which 20 years ago were seen in such countless numbers? ”’ During the past 17 years I have seen but a few small flocks; hence it seems they have nearly all been destroyed. In May last I learned, to my great delight, that a vast body of these birds had passed North- ward through Shasta county, Cal. From hunters living there I have since learned that where they roosted, in their passage, large limbs were broken from the trees; and that their tumult was so great that sportsmen shooting in the roost, a few rods apart, could scarcely hear the reports of one another’s guns, above the continuous roar of wings. I should be glad to hear from any of your correspondents who have any knowledge of the whereabouts of these beautiful birds at this time. Chief Pokagon, Hartford, Mich. The birds seen in California were doubt- less the band-tailed pigeon. The American passenger pigeon is not known on the Pacific coast. If any reader of RECREATION knows, definitely, of the whereabouts of any members of this latter species I should be glad if he would send me a full report of the facts —Epiror. THE MIDDLETOWN BUFFALO HEAD. Editor ReEcREATION: In the August number of RECREATION I notice the cor- rected measurements of the J. Guenther buffalo head, and as they seem to me all out of proportion, I carefully measured the top spread, 30% inches, then the widest spread, 41% inches, and as the distances. between horn bases were not given, I measured several of my largest buffalo skulls and found the distance across skull, at lower horn base, to be 14 to 15 inches, straight line measure. Now, allowing. even 16 inches from horn base to horn base, straight line measure, I fail to make connection even with 21 inch outside horn curves; and as the lengths of horns given are only 19 to 21 inches, respectively, it would be interesting to see a photo of the Guenther head, with correct tape line measurements. I think the Guenther head must have a wider skull than nature pro- vided. The photo of the buffalo head in the na- tional museum shows it is from a young bull. Aug. Gottschalck, Bozeman, Mont. A STUDY OF EYES. Questions frequently arise,among sports- men and others, as to the color of the eyes of some animal or:bird. Few men observe minor points in birds or in animals as they NATOURAL HISTORY. should. The eye is one of the most inter- esting features of any living creature. Let RECREATION readers, therefore, take up the study of eyes especially. Let every person who may kill, or who may have an oppor- tunity of observing, in the live state, any bird or animal, including fishes, examine carefully, and report to RECREATION— briefly, yet tersely and explicitly—on the shape, color and form of the eye. Such reports will be printed, from time to time, in the Natural History Depart- ment of RECREATION; and I am sure such a symposium may be made deeply interest- ing, if my readers will devote the care and thought to the matter which it deserves. NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. The San Francisco Call recently printed a blazing article, headed in big display let- ters, “Got a Fortune in Feathers,” and telling of 4 men (giving also their -por- traits, and pictures of feathers and eggs), . who had been slaughtering birds, especially egrets, in Chiapas, Mexico. These bird butchers reported that on an island “the birds were so tame we went right among them, and yet they wouldn’t fly more than 20 feet away. In 5 months we got over I5 pounds of the egret feath- ers, which we brought home.” It is hoped the time will soon come when there will be no market for egret plumes, or other decorative feathers, and when such brutes will have to get down to hon- est work. I have taken a deep interest in the dis- cussion regarding the wolf’s and the dog’s habit of perfuming themselves by rolling in carrion. I offer the following guess: Could it not be to drive away insect pests? I have noticed the habit in dogs and they often select carrion in an advanced stage of putrefaction—generally dry or nearly so —around which no flies are hovering. I only offer this as a possibility; but really believe it a probability. Who has not seen fleas leaving rabbits as soon as dead? Carrion baths have probably be- come hereditary, as have other habits pe- culiar to domestic animals. Don D. Cornell, D.D.S., Knoxville, Ia. Mr. Hornaday’s article on the skunk, in the August number of RECREATION, is es- pecially applicable to this locality. A Mrs. Randolph, of Tonto Basin, the wife of one of our big cattlemen, was recently bitten by a skunk, while camped at Little Springs, 20 miles from here. The animal fastened itself to her hand and retained its hold un- til her son smashed its head with a rock. They immediately packed up, came to 405 town, and took the first train for Chicago, where Mrs. Randolph is now being treated. A. C. Fayrer-Hickey, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeing the measurements of an ante- lope’s head in RECREATION, and being in- terested in such matters, I inclose the measurements of a head I have. The buck weighed 116 pounds and meas- ured as follows: Pener, OL left Norn. ..7:... 16% inches. Length of right horn....... Sy 7 aa Spread of horns, at tips..... izi4-= spread at widest part..:%°.. I Pe Oly SHULL. 3/00 so os ban Circumference of horns, at base C4) 0. Gin ONe B68 (6.6 a0 Ble es) «© 0.6 'B I have been careful about the measure- ments and know they are correct. I would like to hear from anyone who can go us one better. Paul Compton, V D Ranch, Crazy Woman, Wyo. I send you by express to-day, an ante- lope head (with my compliments) that wili outmeasure, for length, circumference, and spread of horns, the head our Wyoming friend mentions. You can measure it and publish the measurements if you like. W. F. Sheard, Tacoma, Wash. Length of horn, aroundcurve 14% inches. Spread at widest place...... 15% Circumferenceat widest place 6 - —EDITOR. Apropos of the article in July RECREA- TION, on the brant with the arrow-head: 2 swans were killed here, in the Currituck sound, a few years ago, each of which had a flint arrow-head embedded between its shoulders and well covered with flesh, showing the missiles had been there for some time. A. S. Doane, Coinjock, N. C. The Natural History Department in RECREATION has given me many valuable points; and has taught me things I never dreamed of before. C. T. Metzger, Union City, Pa. Send me $1.50 for RECREATION one year and Mr. W. T. Hornaday’s great book, “The Man Who Became a Savage.” The book alone sells at $1.50 in the stores. Re- newals are included in this offer. Young man, go find a benison In twisting words from Tennyson; “*Tis better to have loved and lost” Than to be married and be bossed. 406 BDITOR’S CORNER: SUBSCRIPTION, RECETEMS shOK 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS. Read he deadly parallel columns: 1895 1896. 1897. Tantanyiy i ee 2 $379 $723 $2,146 February 256 693 2,127 JU OE er Se 300 1,049 2,215 PATO TL eee ie isc te 342 645 1,921 NUE ds SARE A eO EMS 292 go2 1,596 IIIS ee ees tinea 507 770 1,402 “FCS Splat eee MIP 345 563 1,101 PIV ONYS E75 oi) a 3c, eel 306 601 {1,906 September ain. ee 498 Q5I 2,223 @ctobertiae..ena. 438 969 November. .°.... 586 1,054 December ....... 652 1,853 $4,671 $10,773 Look at the figures for September ’95, ’96 and ’97. September ’97 shows a gain of more than 400 per cent. over the same month of ’95, and of 150 per cent. over ’96. Furthermore September ’97 breaks all previous records. October will bring at least 2,700 subscriptions, and the succeed- ing 5 months will average more than 3,000 each. Stick a pin here and see how nearly correct this prediction will prove. » SOME MODEL HUSTLERS. Here are some remarkable records of club swingers. Mr. H. Z. Tillotson, of Dansville, N. Y., has sent in 141 subscrip- tions, for RECREATION, and has received as premiums for same, 2 gold watches, a Win- chester repeating shot gun and a Marlin rifle. Mr. Tillotson secured these sub- scriptions in 15 days, besides attending to his regular business. Mi iE en ozensr Anu el alicals is am Vora Beaumont and Wm. Watts, all of Little Falls, N. Y., have each sent in 20 subscrip- tions and each has secured, as premium, a folding hand camera. Miss Kitty Argo, and Miss Edna Hills, of Clinton, Ill., and Miss Marie Schneider and Mrs. C. B. Taylor. of Williamsport, Pa., have each sent in 75 subscriptions and secured a bicycle, as a premium. Mr. Wm. Gilbert, of Green Island, N. Y., has sent in 90 subscriptions and has been awarded a Winchester rifle, a gramophone, and a gold watch. I could give hundreds. of similar in- stances, from the records in this office, but these are sufficient to show what can be done, in almost any town, by people who are willing to hustle. Every person who undertakes to solicit subscriptions for this RECREATION. magazine, reports that all that is necessary to secure the dollar is to lend the man a copy of RECREATION, over night, and call for it next day. The magazine does the GESt: The New York Sportsmen’s Association has decided to give another exposition at Madison Square Garden, January 13th to 22nd inclusive. The managers combine, in this instance, with the bicycle makers, the show being held under the auspices of the 2 bodies, jointly. This is certainly a wise move. It insures every available inch of the garden space being occupied, either with sportsmen’s goods, or with bicycles or bicycle accessories. It also insures a much larger attendance at.the show than has ever been realized at either of the other sportsmen’s expositions. Another sportsmen’s exhibition will be held in Boston, in March, under the aus- pices of the New England Sportsmen’s As- sociation, and under the direct management Of, Min EW Dintick won the iWsesei@ art ridge Co. RECREATION will be represented at both of these shows, and will hope to have the pleasure of meeting many of its friends there. The December number of RECREATION will contain many good stories. Here are names of a few of them: “ Arresting a Navajo an Murderer,” Dy sltaaiet Plummer, LOS ia zy each Load of Geese,” Jas) Fullerton; ‘My First Buffalo,” Conrad laniey san ‘ Pierre’ s Strat. agem,” H. D. Ledbetter; ‘“‘ Among Iowa Ouails. EA ohnsom: ”): loa, linear (Poem), W. H. Nelson: “Cayuga Lake Coons,” ‘Smith: andi: Black Bass Hish- ing,’ W. H. Blackwell. There will also be the usual array of good things in the departments, and a num- ber of beautiful engravings. RECREATION now has a larger paid circu- lation than any other sportsmen’s period- ical in America has, or ever had. This state- ment is made deliberately and without any disparagement to the other publications. It is a fact, and is given purely for the in- formation of advertisers. I am prepared to furnish proof, on application. She—What do you think of the Wedding March? He—Not At I never heard it but once, and I only wish I hadn’t heard it then. If you want to see RECREATION prosper, and grow larger, buy the goods advertised in it in preference to those that are not. BICYCLING. JED HOLLISTER’S BICYCLE. MARION F. GIBBS, Jonas Weld was not given to many words, and when he tilted his gray som- brero at an unusually quizzical angle, and announced that he supposed they did “ Ex- pose on the ol’ man awiul,”’ the men and boys congregated at the store, at ‘‘ The Corners,” leaned eagerly forward, assuring the possessor of the one available chair, of an appreciative audience. “It’s a sight beyon’ me, seein’ the care he’s allers givin’ the hull fambly,” Jonas continued, ‘‘ an’ him down on his luck ever sence he found out there wuz another claim on that farm ov his’n, an’ $800 to pay, jest the same as over agin. Never heerd ov that? Well boys it’s this way—ol’ man Hollister wants a bike to fetch the mail from Thalston down here, seein’ there’s no end ov fuss ev’ry time a harness is thrun over that ol’ mule his son, Abe, calls a hoss; an’ I'll tell ye the story ef ye’ll all chip in an’ give yer mite. Is it a go? “Well, years ago, ol’ man McHenry owned most ov that trac’ by Hollister’s, an’ roun’ by Cranberry creek, cl’ar to the divide. He had 5 boys, all on the harum- scarum order, an’ jest acrost the bay lived ol’ man Johnson, with lots ov money, an’ ony one gal, right purty at that. Arter -awhile Phil McHenry went East, an’ soon Mary Hanner Johnson follered, to enter some kin’ ov an institooshun ov Il’arnin’, a universal like. Nobuddy ever dreamed they thought ov j’inin’ han’s, but so it *pears, an’ not a soul knowed ov it. ““Purty soon Phil com’ back to help the ol’ folks. Never sed nothin’ ’bout bein’ jined at all. Years went on. Mary Han- ner visited her home, but people sed she airned big money as a musicianer. Ol’ man McHenry died, an’ typhoid kerried off the res’. The lan’ had be’n divided into farms, an’ sold an’ paid fur. -All seemed cl’ar sailin, as our crafts go, when ‘long comes Mary Hanner with a smilin’ young chap an’ a city lawyer. Seems the lad be- longed to Phil. He never knowed it. She'd riz right up. He wuz wild ye know, an’ lef’ her. She hired a nuss an’ cared fur that kid, airnin’ her own way, ’til John- son lef’ her all that money, an’ now she’d come with all the proofs necessary to ’stab- lish her claim and the boy’s. “Pshaw! How it did break people up! Specially Hollister. Some wuz fur cl’arin’ right out, an’ others fur fightin’, by su- preme writ ov course; but ’twa’nt no use. The money had to be paid, an’ she showed no marcy to a soul. Jed. Hollister wuz one ov the peaceafyin’ ones. Wanted to move furder down stream; but Abe would- 407 n't lis’en. ‘ Ruther be a king among hogs, Dad, than a hog among kings,’ he sed; an’ mos’ worn out then, an’ that wuz years ago, the po’re ol’ creetur listened, to his sorrer. Toilin’, scrimpin’ an’ savin, fur what? ‘Cause boys,” and the speaker arose, the embodiment of physical strength, his blue eyes alight with that greatest of all vir- tues, Charity; his voice ringing above the wailing storm; ‘‘’Cause the force ov sar- cumstances kep’ him down! An’ we'll have him up, in spite ov Abe an’ the hull fambly, up on a bike, boys, tearin’ through the town to beat the enjine.” “ But,’ a mild voice interposed, ‘“ Hol- wee don’t lack much ov turnin’ 70, does e! “Who cares ef he’s a hundred!” thun- dered the excited crowd. “‘ Ef he wants a bike, he’s a goin’ to hev it, to-morrer, See!” And although several days elapsed, at last “‘ the silent steed” arrived, to aston- ish, delight and perplex the venerable own- er, who firmly resolved to master this “ wheel within a wheel” as he admiringly called it. His efforts, though untiring, seemed born of failure, and when the days became weeks, with success as far in the distance as on that memorable day of its arrival, Jonas decided to see for himself if it was an impossibility, as one of the more daring of his townsmen had asserted. Half way to the house he met Abe, al- most frantic with rage at this new freak of his hitherto docile parent, and a gleam of amusement lurked in Jonas’s eyes, as he returned the brief salutation. “You'd better go on up to the house. He’s lassoin’ the hull consarn, makin’ a sort ov tackle on the piazza. Sich ’tarnal foolishness!’ And the enraged man strode hastily away. A few minutes later, the gleam became almost a shout, of amuse- ment as Jonas beheld the wheel securely fastened by stout ropes to a large hook in the roof of the piazza, the owner, firmly seated, pedalling away with an air of satis- faction impossible to describe. “This’ll bring her to her milk, eh! Weld?” was the anxious query. “Keep this up a couple ov weeks an’ I'll get the hang ov it! Conscience, but this is a power, an’ no mistake!” as in a glow of perspiration he dismounted to crit- ically inspect the once fractious, but now thoroughly subdued bicycle. In spite of all objections offered, at home, and they were many, “ A couple ov weeks’ did elapse before the astonished group, seated on the front steps of the store at ‘“ The Corners,” caught a glimpse of a figure in the distance, speeding toward 408 them. “It must be—no—it could not be— ol’ man Hollister, at that rate ov speed! ” When he dismounted, and delivered the mail, there was no room for doubt, anda cheer arose from their brawny throats, while women and children gathered around to gaze—open mouthed—at the unexpect- ed sight. “TI thank ye, boys, fur what ye’ve done fur an ol’ man,” he said. “ An’ I don’t care how many laff an’ say ‘Here comes a scorcher,’ an’ ‘ Whar’s my cameray?’ Not a bit, boys’’—the quavering voice was growing more tender—‘‘fur as I fly through the woods an’ hear the birds a singin’, the frogs a croakin’, an’ ‘think how free I am boys, fur a time, anyway, I real- ize-I’ve jest begun to live. An’ may God bless ye all fur makin’ an ol’ man happy.” The man was in the kitchen, eating bread r eand.coitee: His wife was in her bloomers, trying to show off—he Having, in his blindness, given her a wheel, Which now, his only hope was somebody would steal— Exchange. BICYCLE FOR WAR PURPOSES. Lieut. J. A. Moss, commanding the bi- cycle corps of the 25th infantry, has filed an official report of his trip, from Fort Mis- soula, Mont., to St. Louis, a distance of more than 1,900 miles. In this report he says: “ Thirty-four days of actual travel, at an average rate of 6.3 miles an hour, were nec-- essary to make the trip. We were delayed 4 hours and 7 minutes repairing tires, 13 hours repairing bicycles and 372 hours and 28 minutes for luncheon and other pur- poses. Except while in the sand hills of Nebraska the health of the command was good, and none of the soldiers was in any way disabled or made sore from riding. The trip through the sand hills, however, was extremely tiresome and trying, and tested our powers of endurance to the ut- most. About three-fourths of the corps were sick from the effects of alkali water. The water in Wyoming and South Dakota was also bad. In these 2 States we were sometimes compelled to travel as far as 30 miles without getting water fit to drink. On several occasions we were caught in rain storms, between our relief stations, where it was impossible to buy rations, and were consequently compelled to ride miles. with little or nothing to eat. On one oc- casion we rode 42 miles on a cup of weak coffee and a small piece of burnt bread. “We had a number of breakages, due to reckless riding. The greater part of the trip was made under the most trying cir- cumstances, through mud, water. rain, sand, over mountains, bad roads, fording RECREATION. streams, etc., the whole time living on the regulation field and travel ration, cooked in improvised utensils. The trip has been very satisfactory to me, and has, I think, fully demonstrated the practicability of the bicycle as a means of transportation.” When a scorcher in future is captured, And to justice, his victims appeal, A novel complaint might be worded, , Arrested for “roasting ” his wheel. THINKS THE SOUTH AHEAD. “In the matter of building good roads,” says the Helena “‘ Independent,” “ it is said the South is now ahead of the North, and that North Carolina leads the South. Un- der the law of that State, petty misdemean- ants are employed at making public roads, and convicts are employed in the same way. Under the operation of this law the State roads are being changed from mud to mac- adam. Tramps are included as misdemean- ants, and, when caught, they are set to work on the roads. “We believe the California road law is better than that of North Carolina. Un- der it the tramp and the unemployed gen- erally are not treated as. criminals, but have the legal right to demand work on the roads, board and lodging, and that a small wage be paid. The North Carolina law does not put the tramp, who is willing to work, in the way of bettering his condi- tion, while the California law does. Un- der the latter, with board and lodging fur- nished, an unemployed man can, with thrift, economy and frugality, on a wage of 35 cents a day for 300 days in the year, save up $10,500 in 100 years; and then he can go. into business for himself.” Daisy, Daisy, gave him her answer true, And now he’s crazy, riding the avenue; It’s proved a happy marriage and instead of a baby carriage, The third small seat looks trim and neat On a bicycle built for two. —L. A. W. Bulletin. WITH WHEEL AND ROD. Editor RECREATION: I have just returned from a pleasant cycling and trouting trip, in Forest county, Pa. The trout were not plentiful this year, but I caught 155 in the 5 weeks I was there. I could have taken more but had no use for them. The wheeling was fine, during the dry weather, especially along the river and creek roads. There is good trout fishing in Forest county, in summer, and during the fall and winter white and gray rabbits, ruffed grouse, and squirrels are abundant. There are also a few .wild-cats and foxes. Deer and bear are also quite plentiful. BICYCLING: I have been in that country a number of times, and whenever I wanted a guide I got John Wolfe, of Kellettville. He is thor- oughly acquainted with all the best fishing and hunting grounds, and if you want a guide for that country you could not get a better one than him. I am going to Minnesota this fall, after big game, and will write you of my trip when I return. I consider RECREATION the best sports- men’s paper published. Keep up the good work against the game and fish hogs. It seems impossible to regulate them by law, but maybe you can shame them out of their infamous ways. A. A. Harrington, Conneaut, Ohio. “Slocum still rides a high wheel.” “Yes: he says when he gets a fall he wants one that will do him credit.” ASPHALT STREETS. The figures below are from data up to January 1, 1897, except for Washington, which includes work completed up to July 1, 1897. In Buffalo, since the first of the year, there has been as much paving done as in Washington, and the difference be- tween the two cities remains practically the same, although Buffalo’s exact mileage is not obtainable: The following are the fig- ures, in mileage, of 10 cities: Buffalo, 200 miles; Washington, 120; New York, 58; Kansas City, 46; Chicago, 33; Omaha, 31; Newark, N. J., 19; New Orleans, 17; St. Louis, 13; Topeka, Kan., 13. Washing- ton’s figures include asphalt, asphalt blocks and coal tar.—Post, Washington, D. C. “Joe, you and that pretty Miss Flutter seem mutually impressed.” “T should say so; we've fallen off a tan- dem on each other three times.” FAR WEST CYCLE PATH. The bicyclists of Port Townsend, Wash., contributed $2 per wheel and have con- structed one of the finest paths in the State. It is 4 miles long, and cost $350. Although several hills are crossed, the grade was so carefully considered that the run can be made both ways without one having to dismount by the way. The view at the end, out over the Straits of Juan De Fuca, is something grand. Westward the rolling Olympics appear, northward the distant hills of British Columbia show above the horizon, while to the Eastward Mount Ba- ker looms up in solitary grandeur (to use a stereotyped phrase). We were fortunate in being able to utilize the road bed of a defunct street-car line for part of the dis- 409 tance, which materially reduced the price of the path. J. G. McCurdy, Port Townsend, Wash. CYCLING NOTES. Road improvement in Alabama was started several years ago, some of the pio- neer work being done about Birmingham. The “ News” of that place now reports that ‘‘ the county commissioners of Colbert county will let contracts for the building of $100,000 worth of roads in that county, the money having been placed in the coun- ty treasury for that purpose. The last leg- islature authorized the county to sell bonds, to the above amount, for this purpose. The bonds were sold and the money is in hand, in cash.” “ Did you hear what Bobby told grand- inva eve “Nioz what was it?’ “ He said: ‘ Gran’ma, if you get a sailor- hat an’ some leggins, I’ll let y’ ride my wheel.” The passenger committee of the Trunk Line Association has finally decided to ac- cept bicycles as personal baggage, between States. This rule, however, does not apply to the transportation of bicycles between the United States and Canada. The same committee, in November, 1895, agreed to impose a tax on all bicycles carried for passengers. “‘ The world do move.” . “ What is a pedestrian?” “He’s a narrow-minded chump who won't climb a tree when he sees a scorcher coming.” We have excellent roads here for wheel- ing. They are like cement and so there are many riders. Albert McNulty is the cham- pion racer of Humboldt county, and is a clever trick rider as well. We have a club of 60 members, and the ladies have one with a membership of 20. Arthur Thompson, Bridgeville, Cal. A Pocket Camera, listed at $1, for 2 sub- scriptions to RECREATION. Makes a pict- ure I1%4x1¥% inches. Send for circular. Notwithstanding the decision of the National Cycle Board of Trade not to hold a cycle show next winter, a number of the bicycle dealers of Chicago have decided to hold a show on their own account, in that city, early in the new year. I never saw a magazine I liked half so much as I like RECREATION. There is plenty of game here. Harry Atkinson, Fordyce, Ark. CANOEING. A FORTNIGHT IN CAMP. WM. ELLIOTT FAY. A coat of thick tan is not the only thing the canoeists took home with them when they broke camp, the last days of August. It was the fourth time the American Canoe Association had camped on Grindstone island, and many an enthusiastic paddler greeted the St. Lawrence as an old friend. The wooded shore at the foot of the Hog Back was the tenting ground of copper colored canoeists, long before the pale devotees of the sport ever trod this land; and arrow heads are still found by turning over the pebbles. Perhaps the knowledge that the original canoeists once haunted these waters and shores makes the spot dearer to the present generation of pad- dlers. Anyway all have a tender feeling for old Grindstone, and they love the broad stretch of Eel Bay as a sailing ground. These canoeists are an heterogeneous mass, coming from all portions of the United States, and several parts of Can- ada; but all are in camp with the same object—healthful sport and a royal good time. They commence at once by throw- ing away the togs of civilization and array- ing themselves in garbs that are cool and comfortable and that give free movement to every part of the body. Sometimes these costumes are fantastic and pictu- resque; but they are always comfortable. Of course the first thing to do is to pick out a site, put up a tent and decorate the canvas habitation with trophies and ban- ners, not forgetting to scatter around enough camp duffle to make the place look homelike. The canoeists are experts in camp making and long experience has taught them just what to lug along to se- cure comfort without the bother of a vast amount of baggage. One little kit will contain all the toilet articles necessary; and another one, scarcely larger, will hold all the cooking utensils needed to prepare an elaborate camp dinner. When the ap- petite is whetted by a 5 or 10 mile paddle. ‘food slips down easily, even if not served in its most tempting form; but the canoe- ists are fond of good things to eat. Some of them are even expert in preparing a camp banquet. As in tropical climate, the evening in the canoe camp is the principal part of the day. It is a sort of every night Mardi Gras, with conservative old business men acting the part of clowns and the whole camp joining in the merrymaking. Some of these owls are scarcely seen in the day- time, and apparently sleep while the sun is up in order to make good its absence 410 with their bright sayings, which rival the very camp fire in brilliancy. If you have never seen 200 men and women seated around a blazing camp fire of knots and dead branches, then you have missed the best side show extant. Any minstrel troupe could get valuable pointers from the spontaneous humor which flows incessantly at one of these gatherings. Mu- sic is a prominent factor at these home talent, outdoor entertainments, and charms the midnight air with its melodious strains. Paraphrases are especially taking and one can hardly make a move, in the day- time, without having some singer work it into a song, for the delight of the crowd that evening. Naturally, so much gazing at stars and flames makes a lazy camp in the morning, but a brisk St. Lawrence breeze soon blows the froth from one’s brains, and a cool plunge in the river quickly washes the dust from sleepy eyes. The great public events are the sailing and paddling races, for which the contest- ants begin practising as soon as they arrive in camp. Interest in the contests is strong, and craft of every description bring visi- tors to witness the events, the victory be- ing always announced by cheers from every quarter, firing of small cannons and blow- ing of steam whistles. The tan which the summer sun imparts will soon wear off, after the return to busi- ness; but the buoyant spirits and the pleas- ant memories of the meet hold good until supplanted by another. Franklin, Pa. MEMBERSHIP COMPETITION. The Commodore and Secretary-Treasur- er offer an Open Canadian Paddling Canoe, with single blade paddles, as a first (1st) prize; also a pair of single blade or double blade paddles, at the option of the winner, as a second (2nd) prize, to the members se- curing, before the opening of the 1898 Meet, the largest, and next largest, num- ber of new (active) members, respectively, to the ‘““ American Canoe Association.” The presentation of prizes will take place at the Meet. The re-election of ex-mem- bers will not count in this competition. By sending a postal card to the Purser of your Division, application blanks will be mailed to you. . RECREATION, a monthly magazine, the official organ of the Association, will be sent to each member, free of charge. For further particulars apply to the un- dersigned. Frank L. Dunnell, Commodore, C. V. Schuyler, Secretary-Treasurer. ANNOUNCEMENTS. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Galt, Ont., September 29, 1897. Editor RECREATION: Please publish the following names of members of the Gouv- erneur Club, in the A. C. A. official organ, as candidates for associate membership: NAME, ADDRESS. CANOE, Mrs. A. L. Woodworth Gouverneur, N. Y. Nicolete Miss Ione Jillson Edenton, N. Y. Tusitala Mrs. Lyman A. Walton 7214 Webster Ave. Aucassin Chicago, Ill. Mrs. C. P. Gaines Canton, N. Y. Queen John R. Blake, Secretary-Treas. The following are appointed as commit- tees to serve during 1898: REGATTA COMMITTEE. Percy F. Hogan, Chairman, 243 Pearl Street, N. Y.; Raymond Apollonio, Win- chester, Mass.; C. Howard Williams, 39 White Bldg., Buffalo, N. Y. CAMP-SITE COMMITTEE. H. L. Quick, Yonkers,.N. Y.;, Henry C. Morse, Peoria, Ill. (Chairman of this committee to be named later.) SPECIAL COMMITTEE. Auditing Committee—(Board of Governors.) John C. Mowbray (Chairman), 100 Broadway, N. Y.; N. S. Hyatt, Sing Sing, Ne=¥e (Signed) Frank L. Dunnell, Commodore. PUZZLES CORNER: HIDDEN LETTER PUZZLE. My name of letters 6 is known To readers far and near, In “‘ books worth reading ”’ you will find It frequently appear. Three letters of the 6 are found In “ Tales” that thrill the soul, And 3 of them in “ books ”’ are seen; Now who can guess my whole. Each person solving this puzzle will re- ceive an article that will come handy in the library. State on what page the ad appears in which the hidden word appears. I consider RECREATION the cleanest maz- azine published, at any price, for the ad- vancement of true sport, and am glad to see the hogs get a roast. They deserve more than that; they should have their heads shaved and should wear the striped suit for atime. Then they would realize they were not the only people in the world. E. S. Prescott, Littleton, N. H. = 4II FOR THE BOSTON SPORTSMEN’S SHOW. Antonio Apache, the young Chiracahua Indian who recently went to the Canadian and Northern Maine game country in the interests of the New England Sportsmen’s exhibition, to be held #1 Boston in March next, has just returned to Boston. His journeyings covered a distance of nearly 2,000 miles, and many of the Indian camps and settlements of New Brunswick and Canada were visited. Contracts were en- tered into which secure the personal at- tendance and services at the show, next spring, of a number of Indian hunters, trap- pers and guides, several of them to be ac- companied by their families, all clothed in the primitive and picturesque habiliments of the aborigines, and engaged in canoe building, trap making, and in the fashion- ing of the rude weapons of warfare and woodcraft which have, since the introduc- tion of the white man’s methods, become~ almost entirely obsolete. Among the inter- esting specimens brought to Boston, by Antonio Apache, is a model of a primitive Indian tent, composed of birch bark, en- closed in a framework of saplings, open at the apex for light and air, and with a deer hide hanging over the entrance, and sery- ing as a door. There are also birch bark canoes, as fashioned 200 years ago; a great variety of traps for the capture of bears, otter and other animals, and a number of devices for the taking of game birds; all composed of saplings and logs, and rudely, - yet effectively, contrived. The other features of the exhibition are in the hands of thorough sportsmen and effective workers, and rapid progress is be- ing made. | Applications for space from all sections of the country are daily being received; and the management desires to especially invite the co-operation of all who may wish to secure space for exhibits which appeal to or are likely to interest the sportsmen of New England. Application blanks, plans of the exhibi- tion building and full particulars will be mailed on application to the executive of- fices of the New England Sportsmen’s As- sociation, 216 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. You certainly have the best advertising scheme on earth. The man who fails to ad- vertise in RECREATION is not wise. Each succeeding number of your brilliant maga- zine is better than the one before it, and I am always impatient for the next one to come. It is doing a noble work among game and fish hogs, by way of educating them to see matters in the right light, 2nd I cannot say too much in praise of REc- REATION. I wish you all the success you so richly deserve. G. W. Humes, Harrisville, N. Y. 442 ON THE CHILKAT PASS. Skaguay, Alaska, Sept. 17, 1897. Editor RECREATION:~ I am here for the winter. On arrival, we found many dis- couraged would-be miners. Some sold their outfits before starting on the trail, and took the next steamer for home. Others got as far as the summit of Chilkat pass and then brought back their supplies, at great expense, and packed them over the Dyea trail, paying the Indians as high as 40 cents a pound. Messrs. Street and Wenzel, my partners, and I started in to buy outfits and sell them over. We did a good business, for awhile, but then the steamers brought merchants, with a full line of supplies, which put prices of general merchandise almost on a par with those ruling at Seattle. I surveyed the town site and made a map of it. In this way I picked up some dust that comes handy. There is a great demand for lots and cabins. I am locating on lots and my partners are putting up cabins. We each have filed on a lot and have cabins on them, which we could easily sell for $250 each. The cabin we live in is the cosiest and best in town. I must send you a picture of it and the surroundings. We have our mus- ical instruments and firearms strung up, all around the interior. We never have less than a dozen visitors, any evening, and they are as fine a class of gentlemen as you would meet anywhere. They are such people we meet at the Sportsmen’s Show. Almost everyone here has ready money. Among them are dozens of correspondents for newspapers and magazines. Mr. Ker- ney, representing a New York daily is here, -now, waiting for a chance to see the trail; but will not be able to start for several days, for the storm of yesterday and last night carried away the first bridge. It is impos- sible to ford the river, now, as it is still raining and blowing hard. Every day brings dozens of men back from the pass, the most discouraged and worn out mortals you could imagine. Some of them are sick in body, as well as in spir- its. Two men from Seattle have been pack- ing 7 weeks, on this trail, with 3 horses. They had crossed the summit, got as far as the meadow and, seeing it was impossible to go farther, sold their outfit for less than Seattle prices. They had but one horse left and he was almost dead. To-day they struck our camp and will wait for the next steamer home. They say they are almost afraid to close their eyes, lest the scenes of the trail may come up before them; and they are not pilgrims by any means. They have been to all the great gold camps, for the past 10 years. Mr. Street and I have been over the trail. We went with a pack train of 6 horses, loaded with feed. After the outfits get over the summit, they have to bring back all the RECREATION. horses, have them re-shod and pack all the feed they can carry. We each had a pack of 70 pounds on our backs, and I led a horse and carried camp kettles, etc. We made 12 miles the first day, through mud almost waist deep, over sharp, high rocks; over stumps and roots, and ducking under low branches of trees. If a man should stop and look ahead, he would say, “ We can’t possibly get through here.” But that is not the way it is done. You just keep putting your feet in front of you, and take chances as to where you will land. Sometimes through the mud, you will strike the point of a rock and slide several feet. Sometimes your foot will strike a loose stone, and will give your ankle a terrible wrench. Again you will catch your toe under a root, and fall on your face, in the mud. All this time you have to watch for the horse behind you, for he often falls your way. There is a dead horse for every 100 yards of trail; and every rock, sticking out of the mud, is cov- ered with blood where horses have struck their legs. The mare I was leading, tried twice to throw herself down the canyon. eee horses have ‘been successful in this. That night we went into camp where there was no firewood, and pitched our tent on a rock, between 2 green trees, about 5 feet apart. We had a wall tent, 10 x 12, and you know what small quarters we were in. It was raining hard and about 10 o’clock 2 men came and begged us to let them in. We consented and before morning we were all driven out, by the river rising to our bedding. It rains almost every night, and is foggy during the day, with few exceptions. When we do have a clear day, we can appreciate it. The mountains are grand—to look at. We thought our cabin the best place on earth, when we got back. The moon was shining on it, and inside were several jolly - friends to welcome us. We were covered with mud, from head to foot. After taking a bath and putting on clean clothes, we had a good supper and some music; and with the exception of very sore feet, I was O.K. Still, I could not help thinking of the poor unfortunates who keep right on, from week to week, with no chance to change their wet clothes. After getting to Lake Ben- nett (if they ever do) it is hard to buy any kind of a boat for less than $500. Mr. Truerman, instructor in athletics, at Seattle, my partner, Bob, and I went up in the mountains, just West of Skaguay bay, on a hunting trip. We took sleeping bags and provisions for 3 days, a Marlin and a Winchester rifle and a shot gun. We had been told, by the Indians, there were plenty of sheep, caribou, moose and bear. We climbed almost straight up, for 2 days, camped at timber line, and didn’t see a living thing larger than a deer fly. These - HN BOOK NOTICES. were numerous, and a great bother. There were plenty of goat signs, but they were old. We found a well worn trail, leading to a beautiful lake. It looked like a moose trail, and must have’been made in winter. There are plenty of trout in the lake, for we could see them jumping; but had no fishing tackle. We evidently did not strike the right mountain. There is plenty of game here, and fish too, for I have seen bear, moose and goat skins, and plenty of fish. When we get a chance, and the Indians stop pack- ing, we are going hunting with them. I hope, later, to write you something of interest for RECREATION. Harry L. Suydam. 7K OK OK Every visitor to the Sportsmen’s Expo- sition knows Harry Suydam. He always makes headquarters at RECREATION’S booth, and is a most admirable young man. I hope he may strike rich dirt, when he gets over to the mines, and that he may have to charter a steamer to bring out his nuggets, - 3 years hence.—EDITOR. HOW TO REACH THE KLONDIKE. Ft. Wrangle, Alaska. Editor RECREATION: It is simply won- -derful to see the mad rush of people for the Yukon region. The Klondike, a tributary of the Yukon, is the centre of attraction. Thousands of men have surmounted the Chilkat pass, large numbers have gone by way of Behring sea and up the Yukon, by. the North American Transportation and Trading Co.’s steamers. Many others are going up the Stickeen river by way of Ft. Wrangle, and over the trail from the head of navigation, on the Stickeen, to Teslin lake. From there they go down the Hoot- olinquy river, and a number are going by way of Telegraph creek, the head of navi- gation on the Stickeen, to Dease lake; thence down Dease river to the Liard and up that to Francis lake. These purpose de- veloping a new mining country on the head waters of the Yukon, still farther North. For those, however, who are able to have their packing done, the route via the Stick- een and over the trail to Teslin lake is a very good one, and there are scarcely any hardships to be encountered. The trail is a long one, but not difficult; and when Teslin lake is reached plenty of timber is found for cutting lumber. From there you have clear sailing, over the lake and down stream to the Yukon. Parties leaving the coast in winter can find good traveling on the ice, up the Stick- een, after the first of February, and can out- fit and go over the trail to the lake on dog sleds, in good shape. Then they can go down when the river sheds its ice, in the spring. etd Stone: 413 BOOK NOTICES. “Citizen Bird,” in spite of its unsatisfac- tory title, merits a warm welcome from ev- eryone who loves birds. The book is a brave and spirited effort to make American bird lore so pleasing to young people that it will become popular with them. What would we not have given for such a book in our boyhood days! In competition with this fascinating story, brim full of interest- ing facts, ingenious aids to the memory and good bird pictures, even Robinson Crusoe would have had to take a back seat. I can not see how, to any boy or girl, possessing one spark of intelligence and love of nat- ure, this book can be anything else than irresistible. Briefly stated, it is a bright, breezy story, in 33 chapters, wherein Dr. Roy Hunter, a naturalist, 4 bright young people who also love birds, and a fisherman, range far and wide over the farm, up the river, by the marsh and along the shore, chatting about and diligently noting the birds they see. In the whole of the story there is not one technical term, nor a Latin name; but there is a good, clear, classified list at the end. Over 100 species of birds pass in review, and in addition to the bit of story belong- ing to each, there is a crisp 10-line descrip- tion of size, colors, food habits and geo- graphic range, and a good picture. Every aid to the understanding, and the memory, that Mrs. Wright and Dr. Coues could devise has been introduced and ex- ploited, to enable even the youngest read- ers to remember clearly what is here set down. On this ground only are we recon- ciled to such alliterative groups as “ Tree Trappers,” ““ Wise Watchers,” and ‘‘ Weed Warriors,’ which, without mitigating cir- cumstances of some sort, I should consider too frivolous, even for this book. The illustrations, I1I1 in number, are all by Mr. L. A. Fuertes, and while in the main they are full of life, originality and good art, their value varies considerably. Many are really fine, and of these particular atten- tion is called to the skilful handling of the black species, such as the black-birds and crow, which are so difficult to treat, satis- factorily, in a book illustration. I am not quite satisfied with the feet of the perching birds; for very often they seem to pitch too far forward, and leave the bird hanging by its hind toes only. For example, the picture of the wood thrush shows how the toes should not grasp the perch; while that of the hermit thrush shows how they should. In several of the birds showing strongly contrasted colors, the treatment of the black plumage is rather hard; but, with a few exceptions, Mr. Fuertes’s drawing is excellent. Believing sincerely that our young peo- ple and our public-school teachers need more natural history, more love of living 4lA things, and less algebra, fossilized ancient history, and other useless studies, that wear out our boys and girls to no purpose, I heartily welcome “ Citizen Bird.” It is the first volume of an important series, and I hope it may win for itself a permanent place in our schools, as a text book, or a supplementary reader. CiTIzEN Birp. Scenes from Bird-Life, in Plain English for Beginners. Osgood Wright and Elliott Coues. York: The Macmillan Company. Crown 8vo, pp. 428. $1.50. New 1897. 111 Illustrations. A BREEZE FROM THE SOUTHWEST. Mr. Alfred Henry Lewis need not draw another card. With ‘‘ Wolfville” he stands pat. Long before his publisher sent it to me for notice, I read it and gloated over it with many eloats. On taking it up again to see if it still seems what it did at first, I like it better than ever. Beyond a doubt it is great; and if Mr. Lewis only develops good staying powers, we have in him an author to be proud of. The editors of the “literary’”’ magazines will not like him, for they can not stand anything not cast in their divine moulds. Instead of seeking to interest live people, they aspire to “make literature;”’ but the American people will like “‘ Wolfville”; and, like lit- - '” tle Oliver, they will ““ want some more! It is a book of tales of an Arizona cattle- town, told by the Old Cattleman to an in- terested and sympathetic tenderfoot,—the author. Wolfville is the principal scene of action, but it also serves as the axis round which some of the stories revolve. The same characters appear in most of the stories, and I am glad they do. There is a swing and “go” about the characters that is delicious. Contrary to literary-magazine custom, there are no dreary pages upon pages of heart-search- ings and qualitative analyses of inner thoughts and secret motives, that have be- come a weariness of the flesh. Thank Heaven, we are spared all that! These stories have good, hard flesh on their bones, and blood in their veins. They are also American—another quality to which the “literary ”’ editor usually objects. The action is lively, but without a trace of spurring on the part of the author. The gun-play is frequent and free, and while at times the thread of a story is almost burned off by powder, somehow the tales do not seem gory! This is because the au- thor does not take himself too seriously, nor pose as a heavy tragedian, working up awiul climaxes. The tragedies are not de- scribed as such, but merely as incidents and accidents happening in the stories of Cherokee Hall, Dave Tutt, Enright, and the others. By Mabel. RECREATION. But the humor of it! In “ Wolfville” there are more. laughs to the page than in any book that has reached my hands since the days of Nasby. Without the slightest apparent effort to be amusing, the pictu- resque similes and slang expressions of the Arizona cattle- country, and their applica- tion to human beings and their affairs, is irresistibly funny. The frontier philosophy throughout the book is simply delicious. The inventive genius of the author, and the artistic quality of his touch are really great. His humor is genuine, original and abundant. For the sake of the lovers of good things, I hope he has come to stay. But I beg of him not to pump his well dry to please the literary syndicates, nor to deliver himself into the hands of the liter- ary magazines, and fashion his work to suit their stupid standards. If he does either of these things, we will soon be writing of the light that failed; but if he preserves himself, sticks to his own standards, and strives for quality rather than quantity, all America is his. WOLFVILLE; by Alfred Henry Lewis (Dan Quin). Illustrated by Frederic Reming- ton. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company. 12mo, pp. 337. $1.50. “Sport Royat I Warrant You.— Twelfth Night. Thomas Martindale. Price one dollar.’ And not another word on the title page! The make-up of this little book surely will throw some reviewers into fits. There is no imprint. The printer sticks his own name where the author’s copyright no- tice should be; the frontispiece has jumped the claim of the dedication; there is neither table of contents, list of illustrations, nor. index, and the dedication trails along after the preface. But who cares? The book’s a book for a’ that; and when you have read it, and have taken a good look at the handsome portrait of the author, you make up your mind he is a genial gentleman, and a scholar; that you would like to hunt with him, and to have him for a member of the Camp-Fire Club. | We find Mr. Martindale is a Philadel- phian, for, with rare and commendable judgment he roasts his own town, instead of ours. His book, of 148 pages, is an il- lustrated story of 2 hunting trips to Maine, for moose, caribou and deer, each trip be- ing fairly successful; a long shooting trip over the Canadian Pacific Railway to Van- couver—almost as bloodless as a French duel. Then there is a story of brant shoot- ing on Monomoy island, Cape Cod, and several sketches of hunting in Pennsylva- nia and elsewhere. The stories are told ion a degree of di- rectness and fidelity to truth that is both refreshing and interesting. The author en- PUBLISHER'S DEPARTMENT. joyed his recreations, to the limit, and the reader enjoys them with him—all but one. Oh, Martindale, Martindale! ‘How could you be so careless as to hunt moose, for days and days, in awful weather, with so rusty a rifle that when your one great chance came the hammer would not fall? I sympathize with you, most feelingly, when your more trusty rifle failed to kill another big moose, but I trust that rusty rifle met its just deserts across the trunk of a large hickory tree. Next time you should keep it clean and well oiled. I like the author’s parting shot at the man of business, ‘‘ chained like a felon in his cell,” making money, and allowing his health to go to the dogs. Mr. Martindale preaches the gospel of Rest and Recrea- tion. ‘Money without health is a much greater calamity that health without money.” His example in taking such bene- ficial and interesting trips, and then de- scribing them in word and picture, that others may enjoy them, is commendable. Next time, however, I would advise him to counsel with some experienced book- maker before going to press—as most other book-writers do; to eliminate the mischiev- ous little errors that even the most careful author is prone to overlook. Every person. who subscribes for REc- REATION, or renews his subscription, this year, can get a copy of Mr. W. T. Horn- aday’s delightful book, ‘The Man Who Became a Savage,” for 50 cents extra. The book sells in the stores at $1.50; but you can get RECREATION one year, and the book, for $1.50. An Australian Mosquito-Proof Tent for 10, I5 or 25 subscriptions to RECREATION— according to size of tent. Send for circu- _lar. This tent is light, compact, water- proof and msect-proof. I have organized a gun club, and have had it named the RECREATION Gun Club. A. H. Miegel, Augusta, Ga. Thank you, cordially. I have sent you a flag bearing the name of your club.—Ep1- TOR. Ed. Billings and I are taking 7 sports- men’s periodicals, but think more of ReEc- REATION than of any of the others. Fred A. Sweet, Smyrna, N. Y. She gathers bright autumn leaves—yellow and red— What a muss in the parlor they make:— And she’d faint dead away if anyone said She must gather them in with a rake. 415 PUBLISHER’S DEPARTMENT. A new field is opened for lovers of the rod and gun, by an excursion which leaves New York, this winter, for all seaports of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, U. S. of Colombia, and Ven- ezuela. The steamer, fitted up with all comforts for tourists and invalids, remains in each port long enough to visit the in- terior. For instance, she lies at Savanilla 4 weeks, as most passengers will ascend the Magdalen river, cross the Andes to Bogota, the capital of Colombia, and visit some of the gold mines in that republic. A party of 15 is being made up who intend to have a steam launch at their sole disposal, to go off from the ship on shooting and fishing trips, up the various rivers. Six months is calculated as the duration of the tour, re- turning about June 30th. The manager, Capt. A. L. Lowe, 567 W. Boulevard, New York, will answer all inquiries, promptly. Gerhard Mennen tried a full page ad in RECREATION, reluctantly. He said he did not believe it was a good medium for his - business; but fhe results were such as to induce him to supplement this with an- other full page order in the next 2 issues. This 2nd order expired with the October number, and he has now given me an order for a full page to run one year. Any ad- vertiser who may be in doubt as to whether RECREATION is a good medium for general advertisers would do well to write the Ger- hard Mennen Co., Newark, N. J. There are several gun and fishing tackle makers, powder makers, and others, who persistently refuse to advertise in RECREA- TION though they do advertise in nearly all the other sportsmen’s journals. This, of course, means that these manufacturers do not want the trade of RECREATION’S read- ers. You will therefore assert your own self respect by not buying goods of such people. If you have sent in a club of subscrip- tions to RECREATION, and have gotten your premium, and if it be satisfactory, please tell all your friends about it and ad- vise them to do likewise. Getting subscriptions for RECREATION is easy. The magazine does its own talking. Turn to the premium list, on page lix., and see what you can get by sending in a club. I will esteem it a personal favor if you will send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen you know, who are not yet readers of RECREATION. 416 RECREATION. ' The annual family gathering at the Thanksgiving table, the Children’s Christmas tree, groups of friends gathered to pass a winter’s evening—all make delight- ful indoor subjects for winter Kodaking, while the fields and trees in snowy garb make quite as_beauti- ful subjects for out-door work as do the green groves and meadows of summer. Put a Kodak on Your Christmas List. $5.00 to $25.00. | POCKET KODAKS. For Film Cartridges and glass plates 114 x 2 inches, - - - $5.00. No. 2 FALCON KODAKS. For Film Cartridges 344 x34 inches, achromatic lens, - - - $5.00. No. 2 BULLS-EYE KODAKS. For Film Cartridges 344 x 34% inches, achromatic lens, - - - $8.00. No. 2 BULLET KODAKS. For Film Cartridges and glass plates 314x 344 inches, achromatic lens, $10.00. No. 4 BULLS=EYE KODAKS. 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Others may be added later: First Prize—A Folding Kodak, made by the East- man Kodak Company, of Rochester, N. Y., and valued at $75 SECOND PrIzE—$25 in cash. Tuirp PrizeE—A Cycle Korona Camera, made by the Gundlach Optical Co., Rochester, N. Y., and valued at 22.50. : a ene Prize—An Adlake Camera, made by the Adams and Westake Co., Chicago, and valued at $12. FirtH Prize—An Amateur Rotary Burnisher, made by the Acme Burnisher Co., Fulton, N. Y., and valued at $10. see Prize—A Baby Hawkeye Camera, made by the Blair Camera Co., of Boston, and valued at $6. SEVENTH PRIZE—1 Gross Blue Label photo print paper. E1GHTH PrizE—1 Gross Aristo Jr. photo print paper. NintH PrizE—1 Gross Aristo Platino photo print pa- per, made by American Aristotype Company, James- town, N. Y. The makers of the 15 next best pictures will each be awarded a yearly subscription to RECREATION. The contest will close April 30, ’08. Subjects are limited to wild animals, birds, fishes, camp scenes, and to figures or groups of persons, or domestic animals, representing, in a truthful manner, shoot- ing, fishing, amateur photography, bicy- cling, sailing, or other form of outdoor sport or recreation. Cycling pictures es- pecially desired. Awards to be made by 3 judges, none of whom shall be competitors. Conditions:—Contestants must submit 2 mounted silver, bromide, platinum, or car- bon prints, of each subject, which shall be- come the property of RECREATION. The name and address of the sender, and title of picture, to be plainly written on back of each print. Daylight, flashlight, or electric light pictures admissible. Prize winning photographs to be published in RECREA- TION, full credit being given in all cases. Pictures that have been published else- where, or that. have been entered in any other competition, not available. No entry fee charged. Dow’t let people who pose for you look at the camera. Occupy them in some other way. Many otherwise fine pictures failed to win in the last compétition, because the makers did not heed this warning. HOW SHE GOT THE FIRST PRIZE. Editor RECREATION: It may interest you to know the picture reproduced on page 177 of September RECREATION, en- titled ““ The Hunter’s Pause,” appeared in another publication, as far back as 1894, under the title of “Mt. Jefferson from Grizzly Tarn, Oregon.” I don’t quite un- derstand what you mean by your com- ments’; joint witiner ‘of first” prize Neither can I see how this picture could have been eligible to the competition. | quote from the rules of the contest: “Subjects are limited to wild animals, birds, fishes, scenes, and to figures or groups of persons, or domestic animals, representing, in a truthful manner, shoot- ing, fishing, amateur photography, bicy- cling, sailing, or other form of outdoor sport.” There is nothing in this picture indicat- ing any kind of sport; nor is there any in- dication or intimation of hunting; either in the past, present or future, expressed or inferred, except in the title given to the picture, on this present occasion. The man in the foreground surely is no hunter, un- less he has left his gun and hunting clothes at home. Probably it is the dog who is the “hunter.” In that case the printer has misspelled his “ paws.” Seriously, I think Mrs. Wiggins, née Al- bert, has made a mistake in changing the title of this picture, although I must own she made no mistake when she changed the title of her. other picture, ““ Hunting the Big Horn,” which was awarded first prize in your competition. It is worth a $75 kodak more, as ‘“ Hunting the Big Horn,” than it was as “ Mt. Jefferson, Ore- gon,” when it appeared in the other maga- zine, in 1894. I have nothing to say as to the eligibility of this latter picture, in your competition. That has already been de- cided by your judges, in awarding it a prize. Besides J am aware a picture loses some of its snap, brilliancy and detail in being reproduced by the half-tone process. This doubtless accounts for my inability to discover in the picture, as reproduced in the July RECREATION, anything relating to hunting, or any other form of out door sport, either directly or indirectly. As a photograph of a mountain it is cer- tainly fine, but the very thing necessary to make it eligible in the competition seems to be wanting, in the reproduction at least. Will you not for the benefit of your read- ers who are photographically inclined, or who may not have an imagination flexible enough to fully understand these pictures, give us the “ picture story’ of each, as ex- pressed in the originals of these 2 photo- graphs, that we may be enabled to better appreciate the application of their present titles? H. G. Reading. 417 418 ANSWER.—The first prize was awarded to these 2 pictures jointly. The judges re- alized that it required a stretch of the im- agination to admit them, under the rules of the competition, but they decided to al- low that the man in the picture entitled “The Hunter’s Pause” might have left his gun on shore, when he walked out over the water; that while he was not in hunting costume this was not a fatal objection, as many men hunt in their every day clothes; and that, while the collie is not a hunting dog, he has often done good service in the woods, in various ways. In fact the judges adopted a most liberal policy, not only to- wards Mrs. Wiggins, but toward all com- petitors, and the rules were given as broad a construction as possible. They did not know, however, nor did I, that either of these pictures had been pub- lished elsewhere. I did not learn this un- til after the September number had been printed, If I had known it these pictures would not have been admitted to the con- test, at all. As soon as I learned this fact I requested Mrs. Wiggins to return the camera which she had thus fraudulently obtained, in or- der that it might be awarded to the person to whom it now justly belongs. Mrs. Wig- gins has thus far refused to return the prize, and holds it by mere force, and not by right.—EpiTor. HE HAD PHOTOGRAPHS TO BURN. Talking of the blunders of subordinates, writes DBJTX, in the News, a theatrical manager told me he had had made a num- ber of costly photographs of his company, and had had them expensively framed. Be- ing busy on the stage when they were brought to him, he called a stage attend- ant and told him to place them in the foyer. On entering the theatre, in the evening, he noticed the photographs were not there. He hunted up the attendant and asked him where they were. “Shure I burnt them, sor,” ply. “Burnt them, you idiot! What did you do that for?” ‘““Bekase ye tould me to,’ attendant in an injured tone. “T didn’t tell you to burn them! ” “Faith, sorr, ye did. Ye tould me to put them in the foire, and I wint right off and put them in the furnace beyant.’ °— Ex- change. was the re- 9 answered the NOTES. I have a fine collection of views of West- ern scenery, among which are the Spo- kane falls, old church bell tower, block of Washington spruce, 63 foot cedar stump, Castle Rock at Green river, Wyo., union RECREATION. stock yards, Omaha, Neb., view at Point Defiance, part of Tacoma, Wash., a snow plow at work, and many others. If any of your readers would like to have any 2 of these, size 5x7, mounted on heavy cards, they can get them by sending me their name and address, and $1.00 for one year’s subscription to RECREATION. The maga- zine will, of course, be sent direct to their address from your office. The pictures cost the subscribers nothing. C. G. Shepherd, Lathrop, Mich. If you find a print which, after being toned and fixed, has not been printed dark enough, or which is weak, do not throw it away; but, after the final washing and drying damp it again and then squeegee it on to a piece of fine ground glass which has been previously well washed and pol- ished with “‘ French chalk.” Of course this alters the tone a bit, but it strengthens the print wonderfully, and gives it a de- lightful matt surface—E. B. N., in The Photographic News. “ Dickie has cried,for two days.” “Poor child; what is the matter?” “Well, Louise promised to take a photo- graph of him with his billy-goat. She worked an hour getting the goat posed to suit him, and when she developed the pict- ure, the ‘plate, being small, had taken only Dickie and the rope.’ An Australian Mosquito-Proof Tent for 10, 15 or 25 subscriptions to RECREATION— according to size of tent. Send for circu- lar. This tent is light, compact, water- proof and imsect-proof. There are still some unfortunate sports- men who are not readers of RECREATION, If you know any such send in their names, and greatly oblige them and THE EDITOR. Please send me the names and addresses of all your friends who are sportsmen, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. A Pocket Camera, listed at $1, for 2 sub- scriptions to RECREATION. Makes a pict- ure 144x1¥% inches. Send for circular: I beg to acknowledge, with thanks, re- ceipt of the Kenwood sleeping bag, which you gave me for 10 subscriptions to your excellent magazine. It seems almost like robbery to accept such .a reward for so trifling a service as securing subscribers to RECREATION. However since the bag is here I will smother my feelings and retain it. W. A. White, Orlando, Fla. RECREATION, 419 PREMOS ~~ PRODUCE PERFECT PICTURES Cameras Have achieved an enviable reputation the world over. 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Wolfville is an Arizona camp, of which ‘‘ cows is what you might call the leading industry.” Mr. Alfred Henry Lewis (‘‘ Dan Quin’’) is the historian, he deriv- ing his facts from the reminiscent prattle of the Old Cattleman, who is at once a Wolfvillian, an observer, a philosopher, and a systematic raconteur of high gifts. “Mr. Lewis paints the real thing, and paints it with a virile force and freedom quite incomparable.” —New York Journal. The book itself is a superb example of the art of bookmaking. Frederic Remington, who zs undoubtea- ly the best equipped artist in the world for such a work, has contributed 18 tllustrations, most of them full-page. z2mo, cloth, $1.50. Many Cargoes By W. W. JACOBS A Collection of Sea Stories, in a new vein. Over 12,000 copies of this book have already been sold in England. The critics pronounce the humor of these sketches unique. ‘Some of his episodes are little masterpieces. . . The reader who once took up this book would grudge every surprise; he would want to test each new story Jor himself, and, having tested them all, the chances are that he would sigh in the midst of his laughter for nore. —New York Tribune. 12mo, cloth, $1.00: Authors’ Readings Illustrated with one hundred and seventy-two pen- and-ink drawings by Arthur Young. An illustrated “‘Story-tellers’ Night,” at which some of the most famous writers read or recite informally two or more of their best productions. Ze author's pose and manner of recttation are tllustrated—witTH SKETCHES FROM LIFE—down the margin of each page. The program includes nine authors :—Eugene Field recites ; Bill Nye tells two stories ; Ella Wheeler Wilcox reads from her works; Hamlin Garland reads a story; Mary Hartwell Catherwood reads a chapter from a well-known story; ‘‘M. Quad” reads two sketches; Opie Read recites a story ; and James Whitcomb Riley recites. I vol., 12m0, $1.25. Two New Volumes in the Popular Twentieth Century Series The Touchstone of Life By ELLA MacMAHON Author of “A New Note.” A Romance of South Africa. The plot of this story is most romantic, for the hero, Ivor Clay, is evidently modeled upon the character and adventures of Cecil Rhodes. oe It ts a story of noble purpose and of brilliant aspi- ration, and a romance of unusual merit.” —Boston Courier. They that Sit in Darkness By JOHN MACKIE Author of “ The Devil’s Playground” and “ Sinners Twain.”’ A capital picture of the life at an Australian cattle station, and a delightful and unusual romance. One of the comments of the English critics on this work is: “An entrancing work. Mr. Mackie in addition to his literary taste, unites the qualifications of rich and rare experience and observation.” —WNortheastern Gazette. Fach volume, 16mo,colored buckram, 75 cents. The Eye of Istar A Romance of the Land of the No Return. 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A piece of serious and admt- rable work. . . . Not unworthy of a place with George Eliot’s ‘ Adam Bede’ and ‘ Mill on the Floss.’” 12m0, cloth, stamped with gold, $7.25. A Fountain Sealed By SIR WALTER BESANT A fascinating romance based on the early life of George III. The story deals with-the supposed courtship of a Quakeress, Hannah Lightfeot, by the Prince, and while imaginary, it corresponds with the probabilities and represents the Prince as he was—a young man of good principles, though of narrow views. ‘“ No one can write better than Sir Walter of this pertod in English history, nor draw more effectively the pictures of the men and women of the past. The pathos in this last work of this distinguished author is touching.’—New York Times. Daintily bound in gray, white, scarlet and gold, after a design by Miss Richards. With illustrations of ex- cellent quality. : I vol., 12mo0, $1.50. The Charm And Other Drawing-Room Plays. By SIR WALTER BESANT and WALTER POLLOCK With fiftv delightful illustrations by A. Jule Good- man and Chris. Hammond. A most charming work of Fiction. The dialogue form employed adds to the attractiveness of the stories the authors have to tell. With a preface, giving many practical hints as to the best method of producing drawing-room plays. 12mo, cloth, $1.50. Sheilah Mcleod By GUY BOOTHBY Author of ‘‘ Dr. Nikola,’’ etc. The scene of this interesting novel is in Australia. Mr. Boothby is thoroughly familiar with that country, and is at his best in depicting its picturesque life and inhabitants. xr2mo, cloth, 75 cents. FREDERIGK A. STOKES COMPANY, 27 and 29 West 23d Street New York RECREATION. 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QUANTITY ts Not QUALITY This is More True Regarding Cameras than Any- thing Else Some un- principled manufacturers will send you a picture taken out of the center of an exposure ~ made with a $25.00 Camera and claim it is made with the instrument they have for sale, but OUR SAMPLES are actually made with The “QUAD,” Price $5.00 Other points to be considered are Weight and Length The *‘ QUAD,” loaded, weighs less than 144 Ibs. Others loaded, weigh from 5 to 10 lbs. The ‘‘QUAD” measures 6 inches in length. Others measure from 8 to 12 inches in length. The “QUAD” makes a picture 344x344 inches. No Slides to Draw! No Fumbling in a Coat Sleeve ! No Opening the Box! It is all done from the Outside, consequently no chance to spoil plates. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR PLATEHOLDERS The ‘* QUAD ” with Four Holders, $5.00. Everything photographic can be done with the “‘QUAD.” I manufacture and sell all kinds of Amateur supplies, Catalogue for the asking. Sample picture actually made with the “QUAD ” for 5 cents in stamps. Send direct to EDWARD G. CONE, Manufacturer 804 Champlain Building, CHICAGO California Camera Co., Pacific Coast Agents, 22 Geary St., San Francisco, Cal. E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., 591 Broadway, N.Y., Eastern Agents. To Exchange: Model ’95 Rambler Bi- cycle; 22 pounds; guarantee perfect con- dition; complete equipment included—for a’ Savage Rifle, Premo Sr. Camera, or a good typewriter. Orrin D. Bartlett, 25 Batrow: ots N.Y: -City. For Exchange:—A fine 40-70-330 Bal- lard rifle, with complete set reloading tools, for Hand Camera. E. F. Pope, Colmes- neil, Tex. An experienced cycle dealer who is to spend the winter in Jamaica, W. I., would represent cycles and sundries for some American maker. Address, Arthur Mun- son, Stamford, Ct. RECREATION is a welcome visitor at our house. We are more than pleased with the August number. Its pages are delightful. We expect to getupaclub. . P. Carnahan, Carthage, Mo. RECREATION gets better every month. A. Thomas, Jr., Brooklyn, N. Y. xix GASLIGHT 45¢€ per 1000 feet Anywhere—City or Country Houses or other buildings can be lighted better and cheaper by use of our independent Naphey Acetylene Gas Generators than by any other system of lighting in use By actual comparison of Candle Power, its cost equals 45c per 1,000 feet of ordinary Gas (though a much smaller number of feet of Acetylene is used). has ordered The UsS> Government these conse tors in every postoffice and sub-postoffice in Philadelphia. PERFECT SAFETY. PERFECT LIGHT. yb GOk F re CO, MANUFACTURERS OF STEREOPTICONS, Slides, Electric Lamps, Apparatus for Production and Projection of Light, etc. 115-117 Nassau St., New York CHICAGO, ILL. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Acetylene Gas Showrooms at New Zealand Building N.W. cor. Broadway and 37th St., New York. ! NOWADAYS. Mommy uster say ter pop “Wish ter thunder somethin’d stop This infarnal fishin’ fit That ev’ry spring you’re sure to git.” Thought it war a pesterin’ craze— She goes with ’im nowadays. Mommy used to say to pop, “Ding me, but I’d like to mop Them ar dogs an’ shootin’ gear Offen this ere hemisfere.”’ Said it like she meant it strong— Nowadays she goes along. Mommy used to say to pop “Land o’ goodness! wish you'd stop Politics, for I can see It will sure your ruin be.” Said it right along for years— Nowadays she ’lectioneers. Nowadays it’s just her whim For to be a apin’ him, All the fads that poppy strikes, Clubs an’ lectur’ fiel’s an’ bikes, All the games that poppy plays— Mommy does ’em nowadays. —Boston Courier Journal, te Baby Wizard Camera Is the Ideal Camera Only 234 x 554 x 63 inches ] ror TOURISTS, WHEELMEN OR, SPORTSMEN ceneratry Fitted with our Extra Rapid Rectilinear Lens (unequaled in this country), and the Bausch and Lomb Optical Company’s Iris Diaphragm Shutter. 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We made 2 trips up the West outlet, catching 15 trout the first and 10 the last trip. The largest fish weighed 2 pounds. Wealso made atrip to Hog Eddy, where we caught 15 trout, the largest weighing 2% pounds. We saw 18 deer on this trip. One morn- ing, aS we were going down the pond, we saw a doe with her fawn. It was sug- gested that we see how close we could get. The boat was paddled within 30 feet before -they saw us. It was the finest sight I ever saw. G. C. Jones, Carritunk, Me. A new kind of trout food was found here the other day, by Mr. W. W. Babcock, of this place. While fishing in the East fork of the Clearwater river, in Deerlodge County, Mont., he caught 15 large trout. The 2 largest weighed about 2% pounds each and were what might be called portly. Mr. B. thought he would see what they had found to eat, to fill themselves out so. On opening them he found in one a field mouse, and in the other a garter snake 20% inches long. This is the first time I ever heard of a fish having eaten a snake. I should like to hear, through REcREA- TION, if snake eating fish are common. M. P. Dunham, Woodworth, Mont. yee Ae, vVlZZ a VU um | “Zam aT | / CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE SY FOR DRINKING, COOKING, CREAMS &¢ Vt LOLDA & LHOLOLATES, FoR beLiciousuess oF Fravor UNSURPASSED. GROCERS EVERYWHERE. ANOTHER HIDDEN LETTER PUZZLE. The letters of my name are 12 The syllables are 3 The words are 2 5 vowels and 7 consonants you'll see. The I, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 3 In grains are always found, The other letters of zny name In cattle do abound. My whole is made in “‘ Yankee Land” And, therefore, without doubt, It’s equal would be hard to find The whole wide world about. No prize is offered for the solution of this puzzle, but it may interest you to work it out and find the ad. it refers to. A book which will interest dog fanciers, stock growers and farmers will be sent to such persons as send in solutions of this puzzle. Every person who subscribes for REc- REATION, or renews his subscription, this year, can get a copy of Mr. W. T. Horn- aday’s delightful book, “ The Man Who Became a Savage,” for 50 cents extra. The book sells in the stores at $1.50; but you can get RECREATION one year and the book for $1.50. Xxil RECREATION. WEHAT: “THEY cp 20Y 7 Ob? iii PREMIUMS. I want to offer some testimony in favor of the Manhattan Optical Co. The “ Baby Wizard”? came promptly to hand, and is the handsomest instrument, among several of its class and size, in this town. It puts them all in the shade for compactness, portability, completeness, finish and execu- tion. The lens and instruments are much better than we expected to get, for the money. I have subjected it to practical tests and it has come to the front in a very satisfactory manner indeed. It will surely lead to other sales here, for the camera boys are all infatuated with it and are mak- ing many inquiries. MoS \Garheld; MD: Pendleton: Ore: The Ithaca hammerless gun you sent me, for 35 subscribers, received. Have given it a good test and am well satisfied with its shooting qualities. JI chose the Ithaca on account of its having one feature that other hammerless guns do not-have, and that is the 2 different actions of the safety slide, of which one is the independent notch, with just a pull of the thumb. I thank you, very much, for this valuable premium and wish success to RECREATION. EHOW. Francis, stella, Ney. Please accept my thanks for your cour- tesy in the matter of the Yawman & Erbe automatic reel, which is all that could pos- sibly be expected. I had, however, used the same make, several times before, and knew what I was getting. When once used it he- comes indispensable, and no angler will be without it, after having given it a fair trial. I am more than pleased with RECREA- TION. and ‘shall, with great pleasure, do everything I can to advance its circulation. R. F. Shaffner, Harrisburg, Pa. I am delighted with the beautiful Ithaca hammerless gun you sent me, as a pre- mium for 35 subscribers to RECREATION. I have tried it, at trap and in the field, and I never shot a better gun. All the boys are exceedingly pleased with RECREATION, and think it the neatest, the best and the cheapest magazine of its class they have ever seen. It is a pleasure to solicit for a book that all are pleased with. W. A. Muriel, Traverse City, Mich. The Marlin rifle given me for 20 sub- scribers has arrived and am very much pleased with it. I thank you, many times, for this valuable present and wish you many years of pros- perity and happiness. You will see a good many if you keep RECREATION at the stand- ard it is to-day. It is the best sportsmen’s journal published. E. W. Tilton, Newburyport, Mass. WHAT THEY SAY OF RECREATION. It is clear that the motive power behind RECREATION is imbued with all the instincts of a sportsman. The magazine you are now publishing is, without doubt, the most interesting and the best sportsmen’s maga- zine ever published in this country, and I do not know but this statement could be applied to cover the old countries, as well. The articles in RECREATION are all inter- esting to sportsmen; are not published, as | so many of the articles in the other maga- zines are, in the interest of railroad com- panies and parties furnishing free trans- portation to the editor; but are extremely interesting from a sportsman’s standpoint. You are correct in devoting RECREATION to field sports exclusively. | I hope that with the general return of prosperity, in this country, you will have your share, and that the magazine will, in every way, be a great financial success. Yours very truly. W. H. Mullins, Salem, O. We note by your new rate card you have made quite a jump in rates; but suppose this is in proportion to the increase of your circulation. We congratulate you on your success. I applaud, with a brass band accompani- ment, the stand you have taken against that element in sporting circles, appropri- ately dubbed by ReEcREATION as hogs. “Hogs” is good. Prefixed by say 3 or 4 strong and carefully selected Biblical ad- jectives, it will just about half express the contempt which most of us feel for these creatures. J. H. Hegeman, 4 Ad. Mgr. Fenton Bicycle, Jamestown, N. Y. I read many papers that claim to give the sportsmen information in regard to sport; but not one comes up to RECREATION by half. RECREATION’S information is true to the mark, and not over-written. I have hunted, fished, and punched cows over the great Western game regions of Colo. and Wyo., for years, and can truth- fully say RECREATION gives an honest and not overdrawn picture of the West, and of the sport to be found there. Am personally acquainted with a number of the guides whose names are given in RECREATION, and they are O. K. James R. Gregory, Lamar, Mo. RECREATION is the best thing going, and it continues to be better each month. The only trouble with it is it does not come often enough. Frank G. Houghton, Leominster, Mass. . — RECREATION. Xxill S. HEMMENWAY & SON |[- A bl Make a specialty of SAIL eS ee | ay | Jaeger High Class Yacht and , Canoe Sails [TAKERS] ] sANITARY UNDERWEAR AS USED BY Dr. Nansen 60 South Street, New York City on his famous Arctic sledge journey. ‘““The result of all this experimenting was that T eventually made up my mind to keep to my Send 5c. for our Tent and Flag Catalogue woollen clothes, whieh would give free Tabi to the perspiration. Johansen followed my example, and on the upper part of our bodies we each had two Jaeger Undershirts next the skin, etc., etc.’ —Farthest North. Vol. II., p.115. This Applies to You. Qs Also Manufacturers of Tents and Flags : ; UNS Jaeger Underwear allows the skin to breathe freely, LYMAN’S RIFLE SIGHTS, dis MOEN [1 sax the body dry and ware. Gee thalgroatens z ; warmth with the least weight. Sights and Fine Shooting Rifle Send for Illustrated Catalogue WILLIAM LYMAN, Middlefield, Conn. Main Retail Store 16 W. 23d St. NEW YORK 166 Broadway Branches } 308 Wr footnat. BIRDS, ETC., for sale at unheard-of prices. Send 10 cénts for photos. JOHN CLAYTON, Taxidermist, Lincoln, Maine. Fs MOUNTED GAME HEADS, Chauclen bury Wa - eee es nen Ul avce faces becl— le 5 ad”. Sa? a facts on cece Tes fe JS oe eg cut> /rz¢ pe ee Cic One foe — Ac) ng: nem Aol ae a ee Ferme pret frenfrer lu Peres “i. fret Ge ie ss os fies a fore os aeoe: age Vij Att Oye nacwlet hats Vruckerai SO-P5 > fase I, We get such letters as this every day. The shrewd advertiser puts his money where it will do him the most good. xxiv | RECREATION. ae poy Uy, = tree "Mttyygs, A ae ee 44 \ M py q Z 7 } NV JZ ae Z ; GZ. i \ 77 i | Ei \ NS YA i+ ae: ff k fj H \ i a \ | i : LY \F ea Y\\ sp At (Cutt 2 Z 7/7) Ingersoll Dollar Watch Good Enough for Anyone Absolutely guaranteed for one year same as a Hundred Dollar Watch =n Just the watch for rough use—Hunt- ing, Camping, Fishing, Yachting, Bicycling, and for every use that a high-priced watch can be put to. Years of hard knocks will not affect its accuracy. Keyless wind, American patent lever movement, runs 30 hours to one GUARANTES Uy ° Ory, wining. eth Case of nickel or gilt, as { (AL Nigeseeerdvs Pp re fe rre d * 65 COURTLANDT STREET NEW YORK CITY AGREE THAT IF WITHOUT ABUSE, THIS WATCH FAILS TO KEEP GOOD TIME THEY WILL.UPON 1TS RETURN TOTH EC 1 $1.00 each, postpaid ROBT. H. INGERSOLL & BROTHER ““Watchmakers to the American People” MONEY HACKOIEONGH 65 Cortlandt Street, Dept. No. 77, New York SATISFIE RECREATION. XXV aoe Fras * gs Hpi Oy as Jz SES Sa fg ee ~a>,” 45 y UII | Direct From Distiller ree To Consumer | pap Saving Middlemen’s Profits, Atay Preventing Possibility of Adulteration. Weare distillers with a wide reputation of 30 years standing. Our whole enormous product is sold to consum- ers direct. We sell direct so that our whiskey may be pure when it reaches you. For medicinal purposes adulterated whiskey is dangerous. For sideboard purposes it is abom- inable, yet it is almost impossible to get pure whiskey from dealers. We have tens of thousands of customers who never buy elsewhere. A customer who once tries our whiskey is a customer always. We want more of them, and we make the following offer to get them: We will send four full quart bottles of Hayner’s Seven Year Old Doukle Copper Distilled Rye for $3.20, Express Prepaid. We ship in plain packages—no marks to indicate contents (which will avoid possible comment). When you get it and testit,if it isn’t satisfactory return it at our expense and we will return your $3.20. 0. | Such whiskey can not be purchased elsewhere for less than $5.00. COs . THE ae DitiR DISTILLING a Weare the only distillers selling to consumers direct. DAY Ton, OHl0, U.S.A Others who claim to be are dealers, buying and selling. tty ) Our whiskey has our reputation behind it. References—Dun or Bradstreet or any bank or business house in Dayton. HAYNER DISTILLING CO., 267 to 273 W. 5th St., Dayton, 0. xxvi RECREATION. SS SS = Wy t | H | —— Sa SSsssss ——S A Great Offer for the Holidays sy GERMANIA WINE CELLARS. Hammondsport and Rheims, N.Y. We are determined to introduce our goods among the very best people in the country, and we can see no better way of doing this than by selling them a case of our goods, containing eleven bottles of wine and one bottle of our extra fine, double-distilled @Grape™ Brandy, at one-half its actual cost. Upon receipt of $5.00, we will send, to any reader of RECREATION, one case of our goods, all first-class, and put up in elegant style, assorted, as follows: 1 Quart Bottle Grand Imperial See Champagne 1 Quart Bottle Delaware . 6 St. BROADWAY & ELEVENTH STREET « NEW YORK OPPOSITE GRACE CHURCH ZBEEEBEE 1 Riesling uropean : Cee Puss 6¢ Swect Catawba y ‘6 §=6Sherry a 66 sc Elvira 1 «6 sé Niagara gm .66 ss Angelica al | 1“ “© «Port 1 s ‘6 Sweet Isabella He cs s¢ Imperial Grape This offer is made mainly to introduce our Grand Im- perial Sec Champagne and our fine double-distilled Grape Brandy, without which no Sportsman or Hunter should start on an expedition, as it is very In a modest and unobtrusive way there are few better conducted hotels in the metro- polis than the St. Denis. The great popu- larity it has acquired can readily be traced to its unique location, its homelike necessary where such exer- atmosphere, the peculiar excellence of its | SALLE ee Pts Gee ta cuisine, and its very moderate prices. PonzLGG fj one-half its actual cost and yy J it will please us if our WILLIAM TAYLOR & SON friends and patrons will take advantage of this and help us introduceour goods. All orders should be in before Dec. 15, — RECREATION. XxVii THE GREAT WESTERN sranp of CHAMPACN Pleasant Valley Wine Co. OF RHEIMS, N. Y. THE FINEST PRODUCTION ~ — awo EQUAL TO ANY THERE 1S HEALTH IN EVERY DROP FOR SALE BY ALL WINE MERCHANTS, ano H. B. KIRK & CO., New York S. S. PIERCE & CO., Boston KLONDYKE GOLD is gooa, but Dr. Jones’s Dollar Health Exerciser is better be- Health, Strength, to Man, Cause it brings Beauty, and Grace Woman, or Child i Is a complete Gymnasium, weighs only 8 ounces, @ no wheels, no weights, develops every muscle in the body. Reduces obesity, strengthens weak lungs, for- tifies the body against disease, brings firm muscles, steady nerves, erect form, good digestion, sound sleep, and moulds the body into forms of beauty and strength. Sent postpaid, with full instructions, for $1 10. Circular by request. JONES MFG. CO., 108 East 23d Street, New York. A Strong Stomach will Save Your Life Therefore use Bayle’s Horseradish Mustard. All sauces are valueless as tonics, and no other ‘condiments compare with this. Ask for it. For saleeverywhere. Geo. A. Bayle, St. Louis, Sole Maker, For Sale or Exchange.—,40-82-260 Win- chester repeating rifle, model ’86. Spe- cially selected smooth action; 32 inch bar- rel, set trigger, Lyman sights, 100 rounds ammunition, 100 bullets, mills woven belt, canyas case. Inside of barrel in fair condi- tion. First remittance of $10.00 takes all; or will exchange for 32 or 44 calibre Russian model revolver, in good condition. A. L. A. Himmelwright, P. O. Box 3064 New York City. The Brahan Patent Pen- One dipping writes a large page. Fine quality steel pen, with reservoir. Samples: 5 kinds, toc. Agents wanted. Bowen & Son, Springfield, Mass. “ Faddler is a man who wants to be al- ways on the go.” “That’s a fact; the other day I over- heard him trying to rent an elevator for an office.”’ “Why is that Western park called the “Garden of the Gods’? ”’ “Well, it must be because the gods are too stuck-up to pull weeds.” RECREATION is the best of all sportsmen’s magazines. Dr. A, W. Cassidy, Vigo, O. I get RECREATION through the news- dealer, and can hardly wait for the months to come around. I wish you published every week. I am a true lover of outdoor sports, but don’t get much chance to go away. Camp- ing, shooting, and fishing are my greatest pleasures. There are lots of good things in RECREA- TION—the exchange column, amateur pho- tography and natural history. In fact, it is all good, and I read every bit of it, adver- tisements and all. Another thing (the best of them all), is your showing up these game hogs. It’s a shame that a man (or hog) should do such things, and a stop should be put to it at once. F. C. Buell, New Haven, Conn. “You sculptors never make equestrian statues of women.” “No; we never could find a woman- model who wouldn’t squeal and spoil her pesceniey the horse stood on his hind egs. “Don’t say ‘ dead as a door-nail.’ ” “Well, what shall I say?” ““ Say ‘ dead as a 96 wheel.’ ” I have received the 45-70 Marlin rifle, asa premium for club of subscribers to ReEc- REATION. It isa handsome gun and a hand- some premium, for my efforts. I thank you for your liberality. RECREATION is valuable to the tenderfoot sportsman, as well as to the old stager, and my friends are all well pleased with it. I hope for its continued good work in behalf of aljésportsmen. A. C. Bigelow, Philadelphia, Pa. You are putting up a good fight for the protection of game and fish. G. C. W., Lansing, Mich. XXVIIil RECREATION. WEA SEE Wa SN nO inl I just secured the current number of RECREATION this morning, and have done nothing but read it, the greater part of the day. It is the most interesting sportsmen’s iournal I ever saw. As I read some of the letters, from places where there is an abundance of game, it almost makes me want to pack my trunk and go; for there is little game around here. There is some fishing, but mostly bull heads and perch. However, I will be content, as long as I can get RECREATION to read, to let the other fellows do the work, and I will sit down and hear them tell about it. G. D. Case, Trumansburg, N. M. I would not be without RECREATION, for itfills a long- felt want. I shall show it to my friends, and with the full assurance that no lover of the rod and gun will be without it. I expect to draw on you, in the near future, for one of your valuable prizes. I take 3 other journals, of a like nature, but RECREATION is the peer of them all. May long life and posterity attend you. ‘Teach the grand principles of true sportsmanship, as you are doing, and your success is assured. Wm. B. Currier, San Francisco, Calif. I am delighted with RECREATION. The most artistic, life-like illustrations of animal and bird life are contained therein, and the scholarly, highly entertaining descriptions of outdoor sports, the pictures of mountain and valley scenery, cannot be excelled. Send me RECREATION as long as you keep its moral and intellectual tone up to its present high standard. Chas. A. Walker, Carlinville, Ill. RECREATION becomes more enjoyable with each issue, and I can only regret it does not appear oftener. Some one suggests that you publish it semi-monthly, and charge $2.50 a year for it. Can you not seriously consider this? I have not the slightest doubt that every one of your present sub- scribers would be only too glad to continue, at that rate. Dr. C. P. Franklin, Philadelphia, Pa. Meeting occasionally most of the 600dd subscribers I ob- tained for you, I naturally ask ‘‘ How do you like RECREA- TION?’’ ‘The answers are always favorable, and most of them you would be pleased to hear, couched as they are in the kindest and most complimentary language. John Boyd, Toronto, Ont. I have been a reader of your best of sportsmen’s maga- zines for some time, and must put in a good word for it, as everyone who reads it must. I have spent a number of years in the West, among the best of game, but before I left, 7 years ago, one could see it was doomed. Chief Eng. Graham, Roslyn, L. I. I have taken RECREATION only 3 months, but consider it the best magazine of its kind. The price is very low for such a high-grade publication. I am pleased to note the interest you take in protecting our game. It is, indeed, something that should be looked after. Wm. J. Engh, Sharon Centre, N. Y. I am already paid up to October, 1899, and intend sub- scribing until my boy begins to read. Then I shall turn RECREATION over to him, until he can, in turn, pass it over to his posterity, and so on until he turns up his toes and goes over the great divide. Dr. Jas. S. Kennedy, Chambersburg, Pa. I have been a sportsman all my life; but never before have I had the pleasure of perusing such a perfect encyclo- peedia of information, pertaining to that which is upper- most in the mind of every true sportsman, as is RECRE- ATION. H. W. Mallory, New Orleans, La. I saw a copy of your July number, and was so well pleased with it that I soon got up a club in in order to get ““The American Book of the Dog,’’ a book I have been wanting along time. It is a most excellent work. F. W. Latz, Minneapolis, Minn. I have every number of RECREATION, from the first one issued, and shall have them bound. They will be a valuable addition to my library, and I wish to preserve them for my boys, who are inclined to be sportsmen. M. K. Barnum, No. Platte, Neb. The sample copy of RECREATION reached me in due time, and out of about 15 sample copies of different sporting papers I sent for I selected yours as decidedly the best, in my judgment. I inclose $1, for which send me RECREA- TION one year. W. E. Sullivan, Glencoe, Ky. Allow me space in which to thank you, on behalf of all the genuine sportsmen in this section, for furnishing so at- tractive and valuable a journal as RECREATION. May your shadow ever be dense and your aim true. Arthur Munson. I am more and more pleased with each copy of RECREA- TION. Iam glad itis possible for some real sportsman to produce such an excellent periodical at such a price. I shall recommend it at all times. M. S. Miners, Brooklyn, N. Y. I like your magazine very much. Too much cannot be said in praise of it. I always read it from cover to cover, as soon as it comes. I wish it came every week, instead of once a month. F. W. Talpey, Somerville, Mass. You deserve the immense success which crowns RECREA- TION, for it is the best prayer-book ever printed, for the man who has a true conception of nature’s gifts to man- kind. Ferdinand Beck, Virginia City, Nev. I have been a constant reader of RECREATION for the past 2 years. Your war against fish and game hogs makes me your sincere friend. J. Cheever Goodwin, New York. I trust your shadow may widen until it bring refresh- ment to the hunter ‘‘On Greenland’s icy mountains, and India’s coral strand.” W. H. Nelson, Forest Glen, Md. T have read RECREATION 2 years, and it is the best maga- zine I have ever taken. Every sportsman should always take RECREATION. E. E. Hiscox, La Crosse, Wis. My husband is a subscriber to your valuable magazine, and I enjoy and await its coming as eagerly as he does. Mrs. E. M.Burditt, No. Shrewsbury, Vt. RECREATION 1s the best magazine printed, and is away ahead of those of twice the price. F. J. Maynard, Jr., Flushing, L. I. You are right in not publishing articles commending goods that are not advertised in RECREATION. Victor Winfrey, Carbondale, Ill. I think so much of Recreation I do not wish to miss a single issue, and I praise it to all my friends. Dr. Paul F. Munde, 20 W. 4sth St., N. Y. RECREATION is the finest magazine I ever had the pleas- ure of reading. I wish it came every week. F. B. Kelly, Ausable, Mich. RECREATION makes bad weather not only endurable but pleasant. Banks Jones, North Westchester, Conn. I enjoy reading your magazine more than any other 1 take. John Hermson, Rockland, Mass. Everyone who sees RECREATION speaks well of it. H. W. Babcock, Silver Plume, Colo. I could not keep house without RECREATION. P George W. Knapp, Tecumseh, Mich. RECREATION is the best magazine printed. J. M. Wolverton, Dundee, N. Y. RECREATION is a peach. I cannot get along without it. : Harry G. Ward, Lansingburgh, N. Y. eas ai _ PAYABLE IN RECREATION. Xxix SANDFORD ann SANDFORD Merchant Tailors and Tmporters 176 FIFTH AVENUE Bet. 22d and 23d Sts. NEW YORK oe 2 Our importations from Europe, for Fall and Winter, have arrived, and are teady for in- spection. PPro rn Captain Jack Crawford Alaska Prospecting and Mining Corporation CAPITAL STOCK - - — $250,000 Incorporated under New Jersey Laws. Shares $10 each. Full Paid. Non-assessable _ There are only 25,000 Shares INSTALMENTS IF PREFERRED Who has not heard of Captain Jack? An expert mining prospector and developer through all parts of the West and the Cariboo Placer Mines of British Columbia,—being one of the original discoverers of Gold inthe Black Hills in 1876,—first bringing before the public the immense mineral wealth of New Mexico, and drawing capital to its development. Loved and honored by Army men for his upright- ness and integrity, high in the regard and trust of the newspaper profession, he can count among his friends most of the prominent men in the country, beginning with President McKinley. A master pioneer; experienced, vigorous, and shrewd, he will lead and direct under this Corporation an expedition of practical and expert miners in the new Alaskan Gold fields. Mother lode claims will be taken up for this Company, to be sold at enormous profits, often without expending much capital in their development. Stockholders can rest assured that reports from the field of operation, over Captain Jack’s signature, will be authentic and trustworthy. Write for prospectus or call for further information at the offices of the Company, American Tract Society Building 150 Nassau Street, New York City Captain Jack CRAWFORD, President and Gen’l Mgr. General Horatio C. KING, Vice-President. seme There are no promoters’ shares Every share issued will be paid for in cash FULL AT TIME OF SUBSCRIPTION OR IN| NEW ROUTE TO THE KLONDIKE COLUMBIA NAVIGATION AND TRADING COMPANY Ss. S. “ City of Colum- bia” (1,900 tons) will depart from the Old Do- minion Line pier, 26 North River, Wednesday, De- cember J, for St. Michael, connecting with company’s river steamers for Dawson City. Passengers desiring to meet the ship at San Francisco or Seattle will be provided with trans- portation by rail to either point. The “City of Colum- bia” has been selected and purchased from the Old Dominion S. S. Co. by the Columbia Navigation and Trading Co., 69 Wall St., on account of her sea- worthy qualities and adapt- ability to this service. For diagram of ship, rates, list of prices of out- fits, passage tickets, circu- lars and further informa- tion apply to the agents RAYMOND & WHITCOMB TOURS AND TICKETS 31 East 14th St., Cor. Union Sq. West, New York 296 Washington St., Boston, Mass. too5 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 95 Adams St., Chicago, Ill. XXX RECREATION: in the Mississippi Valley to- day is along the line of the sj. IRON MOUNTAIN ag a aaa ROUTE : e e@ : e e In Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana Small Game is very abundant, and has been shot at very little. Deer and Turkeys are plentiful, and the fishing, for black bass and other game fishes, of the very best. This Line also reaches, direct from St. Louis or Memphis, by double daily through car service, the famous hunting and fishing grounds on the Gulf. SPECIAL FEATURES OFFERED Reduced Rates to Sportsmen Side Tracking Cars On or Near the Grounds. Hunting Cars Fully Equipped Carrying Free of Dogs, Guns, and Camp Equipment WRITE for copy of Ideal Hunting and Fishing Pamphlet (descriptive and illustrated) of best locations, and other information, to Company’s Agents, or to C. G. WARNER W. B. DODDRIDGE H. C. TOWNSEND Vice-President General Manager General Passenger and Ticket Agent Sop) © Gres Some Rareee* Opportunities «YOU CAN GET... A $75 Bicycle for 75 yearly subscrip- tions to Recreation "a 3 yet J2-WI ats’ BSZa wz ae KZA 77 SERENE > ; (CMS A $35 Hammerless Breech - Loading a SEs SS A $40 Camera for 25 subscriptions, PIRE STATE A. $20 Gold Watch for 20 subscriptions. A $20 Repeating Rifle for 20 sub- EXP RESS, : scriptions. About which all know,more orless; A Good Single Barrel Shot Gun for It runs from New York to Buffalo, 15 subscriptions. Every day in the week, but Sunday,you know, | Shot Gun for 35 yearly subscriptions. | WA ¥ M A Single Shot Rifle, or At a speed so great, A Bristol Steel Fishing Rod, or : Through the Empire State, An Automatic Reel, or : As to earn for its line A Kenwood Sleeping Bag -The title sublime ---- of MAT SEE | “AMERICAS GREATEST RAILROAD")| WHY DON’T YOU GET THEM?| | “the New york Central leads the world” ; Write for premium list and sample poclics Weekly, copies of RECREATION f tm GOPYRIGHT, 1895, BY GEORGE H. DANIELS, GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT. RECREATION. XXXI For your $hooting this Fall be sure and use one ol INullins’ Metal Boats The most complete hunt- ing boat on the market. Made in GALVANIZED STEEL MANGANESE BRONZE ALUMINUM a ai te Catalogue and full description on a aR niall ale ET eer” ys application. W.H. MULLINS afi ; iment 3 228 Depot Street “« Get There ’’ Safety Ducking Boat, equipped with Grass Blinds Salem, Ohio You want a CANVAS ; Folding Boat xin Any other kind is “ A step backward.” 3 = It’s as practicable, subject to infinitely less Ss = = strain per square inch, wears longer, and is easier mended than ; a pneumatic bicycle tire. It’s the only kind in which Compactness « or Lise is possible ; in short, it’s the only kind worth considering. Ours are best. Perfect in construction. Equal in model to the finest wooden craft. Fifteen styles to select from Send NOW for our catalogue, which, with a special offer we will make, may interest you ACME FOLDING BOAT CO., Miamisburg, Ohic A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE ROUTE TO THE KLONDIKE. The S. S. Columbia, of the Columbia ESTABLISHED 1875 Navigation and Trading Company, will sail TELEPHONE 2591 from New York, December ib ter 4Se Michael by way of Magellan straitsreachine iq ELLWOOD FE, HUEBNER the former place about the middle of May. As soon as the Yukon river opens the pas- 15 John R Street sengers will be transferred to the river DETROIT, MICH. boats and conveyed to Dawson City, thus making the entire journey by water. Those who prefer, can take the steamer at San Francisco or Seattle. Klondike within a reasonable time and at 2 The advantages of this method of reach- ing the Klondike, over all other routes, are manifest. The chief one, of course, is that the passenger is assured of reaching the PRACTICAI definite cost, as the company guarantees, for a stated sum, to deliver the passenger at FURRIER and Dawson City. Those who go by steamer to Skaguay or Dyea, and thence over the DESIGNER dangerous mountain passes, have no way of ascertaining the cost beforehand, to say FASHIONS LATEST PRICES LOWEST nothing of having any assurance of reach- ing their destination at all; as these routes PERSONAL ATTENTION = TO ALL ORDERS hardy ‘hesitate before undertaking them. Raymond and Whitcomb, who have offices in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other principal cities, are general pater for this company, are now reserving accom- modations and can give those interested full information regarding the Klondike. are fraught with hardships and perils that WORK GUARANTEED might well make’ the most vigorous and Write for prices Mention SER: RECREATION. ose A = To other skaters wear the Barney & Berry Skates. Highest Award World’s Fair. Catalogue Free. i BARNEY & BERRY, Springfield, Mass. EVERY MONTH RN a trey MR) eS GI ee HN E> RG ce MG st a 0 = ta . Hn Ly 3 me Ein —— f m2 x SSS . \ . For Golfers By Golferse lO $ J Year «*" 1150 NASSAU ST. io | NEW YORK Send for a Sample Copy For Exchange:—Gordon Setter, thor- oughbred, 9 months old, for double barrel shot gun, breech loader, single shot rifle, or anything useful. Address H. H. Clark, East Angus, Que. For Exchange:—Winchester model ’73, 38 calibre repeater, and reloading tools; for a good second hand pneumatic bicycle. Gun is in good condition, almost as good as new. F. M. Barber, Hamlin Station, Washington Co., Pa. L. L. Bales, General Delivery, Seattle, Wash., offers his services as guide for hunt- ing, exploring, and prospecting parties in Alaska. He has lived in that Territory 8 years, has travelled many thousands of miles through the interior, and is prepared to give accurate and reliable information concerning it. References: Lieut. G. T. Emmons, U. S. Navy, Naval Dept., Washington, D. C.; Will D. Jenkins, Secretary of State, Olym- pia, Wash., and the editor of RECREATION. Correspondence promptly answered. Will return to Alaska in March, ’08. For Sale or Exchange:—A No. 1 single action, 7 shot revolver; 22 calibre, blue finish. Very rare—not made now. The most accurate 22 calibre ever made. In perfect condition. Cost $13.50; sell for $10; or exchange for 22 calibre repeat- ing rifle, or for good plate camera. Other exchanges considered. Orrin D. Bartlett, 25 Barrow St., N. Y. City. For Sale:—Worst pair of bloodhounds in Georgia. Eat you up ina minute. Price $50. Also puppies. When you write en- close 10 cents stamps for genuine war relics. E. T. Luckie, Cross Keys, Ga. Wanted:—One ogy.” change. “American Ornithol- Cash, or sportsmen’s books in ex- Thos. A. Harrison, Burnet, Tex. For Sale:—One Winchester repeating rifle, 38-55, model 1894, with reloading tools and 90 shells. Only about 200 shots fired from it. Will sell cheap. F. G. Kline, Bolivar, O. me For Sale:—Acme Folding Portable can- vas boat, 11 feet long, used once. Harry Terhune, Middletown, N. Y. For Sale:—English Setter Puppies, by Joe 24,190, ex Midge 45,225. Address Lock Box 52, Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. For Sale:—A grand moose head at $60. Ernest L. Brown, Warren, Minn. Pheasants, Call Ducks, Etc. Prices Reduced. Golden, Silver, Reeves, Versicolor, Lady Amherst, Swinhoe, Peacock, and Ringneck Pheasants; also White Call, Mandarin and Wood Ducks for sale. JAMES MORRISON Mr. Schieffelin’s Place, Tarrytown, N. Y. SALE in Various FOR of that Region; Suit- able for Grand Parks, Game Preserves, Cottage Sites. Forest Land Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Adirondack Lands ON RECEIPT OF $LZ RECREATION. XXXill Wilt WRITE Ofey ee THE SIDE OFG SENT BY MA/L OR EXPRESS = AINo? fy CTS ws: Lae CTS 1-karat size, set in a substantial scarf-pin or seein or shirt-stud, by mail, postpaid, 25 cents; ring, 50 cents (give size), ‘‘The nearest approach to the real Diamond ever sold.”’ That’s our opinion; if it’s not yours, “‘ money back.”’ This remarkable offer is madeso that we may know you and be able to send our catalogue of Indian Relics, and other wonderful Curios, the products of the Rocky Mountain region. Address H. H. TAMMEN CURIO CO., Denver, Colo. K AREZ Z sees y far RIAGE, A bold, brave book teaching ideal marriage, rights of the unborn child,a designed and controlled maternity. Union Signal: Thousandsof women have blessed Dr. Stockham for Tokology, thousands of men and women will bless her for Karezza,. Arena: Karezza is worth its weight in gold. Sample pagesfree. Agents Wanted. Prepaid $1.00. ALIGE B. STOCKHAM & CO., 277 MADISON ST., CHICAGO. 3 TRY IT FREE for 30 days in yourown home and Save $10 to $25. No money in advance. $60 Kenwood Machine for $23.00 $50 Arlington Machinefor - $19.50 Singers (Made by us) $8, $11.50, $15 ) and 27 Tether styles. All attachments WA FREE. We pay friight. Buy from - | factory. Save agents large profits. 41 Over 100,000 in use- cate leete aug Adress Gnfall). GASH BUY BUYERS? “UNION Address (in full). ts 0 8-164 West Van Buren St., B Ihicago, LIV 3 MAGIC LANTERNS and STEREOPTICONS, all prices. VIEWS illustrating every subject. For Public Exhibitions, Church Entertainments, and Illustrated Sermons. &@~A Profitable Business for a man with a small capital. 250 page catalogue mailed Free. Head- quarters for Animated Picture Machines. Send for descriptive CIRCULARS and latest FILMS McALLISTER, Mfg. Optician, 49 Nassau St, N. ¥. KILL IT WITH The Antidote. Cures abso- lutely. Not for quick relief, but drives out the disease. Specific for Asthma and guaranteed to cure. Discoverer suffered 16 years. Send for cir- culars. NAP ASTHMA CO., 34 Park Row, New York. your Ten Yoars. WW: ted Warrante For Sale: Living wild animals and game, for scientific and propagating purposes. Elk, deer, jack rabbits, quail, etc. Chas. Payne, Wichita, Kan. FOURTH AVE. and 24th ST. Two blocks from Madison Sq. Garden ~ | ASHLAND ‘| HOUSE__s »--HEADQUARTERS FOR SPORTSMEN American and ——eaama. European Plan RATES: Rooms, with board, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 per day Rooms, without board, ° $1.00 and upwards prea . > . * 75 cents Lun > - - 50 Table 4 Hote Dinner, . - 70 a Do You Hunt? ing * into the woods or mountains, Do You Fish ? for any purpose ? If so, you need a COMPASS GALL & LEMBKE iy vot” put them up in watch cases, carefully fitted and adjusted, and a man who carries one of them need never have any doubt as to where North is. Ten per cent. discount to all readers of RECREATION. Mention this magazine when you call, or write. Dixon’s Graphitoleo Lubricates not only the chain and sprockets, but also the pins in the links of the chain, which stick Graphite cannot doand is not intended to do. For gun locks, for copying presses, and for office chairs it is unequaled. If your dealer does not keep it, mention RECREATION, and send 15 cents for sample. JOS. DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J. ANTED.—LIVE ELK, MOOSE, CARIBOU, BLACK- tail deer, wild turkey, European roebucks, fallow deer, etc., for Litchfield Park, Adirondacks. Address, with par- ticulars, EDWARD H. LITCHFIELD, 59 Wall Street, New York. Blair’s Pills. 93 Great English Remedy for Fr GOUT and RHEUMATISM. 4 SAFE, SURE, EFFECTIVE. IN ANSWERING ADS, IF YOU WILL KINDLY MENTION REC- REATION YOU WILL GREATLY OBLIGE * THE EDITOR XXXIV AMMUNITION Try .22 Peters’ Short Smokeless and New Victor Shells, Loaded with King’s Smokeless “OR ACCURACY, VELOCITY, STRENGTH, PENETRATION AND CLEANLINESS. INSIST ON YOUR DEALER SUPPLYING YOU THE PETERS CARTRIDGE Co. CINCINNATI, O. FOR SALE EVERYWHERE J. B. CROOK & CO. 1180 Broadway, Cor. 28th Street Megurcturers and NEW YORK CITY, U.S.A. HIGHEST FISHIN fF HIGHEST GRADE T ACKLE GRADE SPECIALTIES FOR 1897 Established 1837 Featherweight Rods, Aluminum Reels Trout and Salmon Flies The only Waterproof Fly Lines: The London Black or Trout, Salmon, and Black Bass. Send 7 cents for catalogue. Mention RECREATION. A Practical Common Sense Camp Stove. In 6 Sizes. Patent applied for. The lightest, most com- pact, practical cam stove made; either wit or without oven. Won't get out of shape, com- bination cast and sheet Steel top, smooth body, heavy lining, telescopic pipe carried inside the ME stove. Burns 1 largest wood, keeps fire longest of any atave made. For full particulars address D. W. CREE, Manufacturer, Griggsville, IL BEST | Taxidermists’ RECREATION. ane Supplies WE prepare and mount all specimens of natural histo- ry true to na- Artificial ( |, Glass Eyes. \ WHEN you get a good speci- men of bird, fish, mammal. etc., that you |\ wouldliketo | aT / hy 4] ture, in the get mounted, NS j J best style of send it tous. We VY the Taxider- will do it right and \& mist’s art, at also make the price reasonable prices. We also keepa complete line of ee < ‘= Oologists’ AED KMIDHR es © right. Send five cents for 2 new Taxidermists’ £€ Catalogue. “ = Entomo: Taxidermist, : logists’ 217 Madison St., Chicago. SO Supplies FOSTER & CO. 2% Natural History Specimens Animal Heads and Horns, Bird Skins and Eggs, Dead Game Panels, Indian Relics and Photos, Modern Indian Goods of Utility, Minerals, Fossils and Shells, Bicycles and Sundries, Natural History Supplies and Publica- tions, Sporting Goods, Curios, etc. High-Class Taxi- dermy, Group Work. ANN ARBOR, MICH. Ernest L. Brown The Minnesota ‘Taxidermist Does true and artistic work at reasonable figures. WARREN, MINN. Moosehide Moccasins sii ores METZ & SCHLOERB, Oshkosh, Wis. . MEN'S - - - © $2.75 PRICE: LADIES’ AND BOYS’ 2.25 Sent, prepaid, on receipt of price. [S87 Write for our illus- gee trated circular and ¥& price-list of hand made hunting shoes and mocca- sins of every description. © j Wyoming... For Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Deer, Elk, Fish, Goat, Moose, Sheep, Grouse, Duck, and Sage Chicken Shooting, avoress H. D. DEKALB, BIG PINEY, WYO. RECREATION XXXV is PLEASED to ANNOUNGE to of RIFLES, PISTOLS or SHOT GUNS that is just out. 116 pages of solid in- the ideal Hand- ‘Book No. 2 formation about Nitro, Smokeless and Black Powders, how to use them in various arms to get the best results. It is the recognized authority on all matters relating to Shooting. You can’t afford to be without it. Mailed to any part of the world. Your address with two 2 cent eile to IDEAL MANUFACTURING CO.,New Haven,Conn.,U.S.A., WHEN YOU WRITE KINDLY MENTION “ RECREATION ” Don’t believe imitatorsof ‘‘H EN DRYX’’ standard goods when they say their Fishing Reels ‘tare NOW as good as HENDRYX’?. The fact that they mem, imitate proves the *"HENDRYX’’ is the recognized standard line of Fishing Reels, Ask your dealer for them. THE ANDREW B. HENDRYX Co., NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. Globe Bearing. This is a picture of Sewell New- house, inventor of the celebrated NEWHOUSE STEEL TRAPS known the world over as the best traps made for catching fur- bearing animals. Send to ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd., sawood, N.Y. for catalogs, prices and discounts. RUPTURE ABSOLUTELY without truss, operation or con- finement, on strictly scientific CURED..... Ie professional principles, based on an experience of many years. My method of treatment is known only to myself, and I object to long letters explanatory thereof. An interview is positively necessary for those re- quiring information. Complete cure effected in 6 to 8 weeks; one treatment* each week, with no detention whatever from business. ; SAGRED © Care F. C. PRESTON, 98 Hudson Street, New York I have a 44 calibre English revolver, Eng- Exchange: Kodak, 4 x 5, cost $50.00, lish Government stamp on barrel, double used some, and slightly marked, but in per- action, nickel plated, which I would like to fect condition, to exchange for 12 or 16 exchange for 12 gauge shot gun. shot gun. Prefer Hollenbeck or Ithaca A. Wilson, Baltimore, Md. hammerless, or will exchange for perfect mounted game head, of equal value. For Exchange: An elegant deer head— Dr. Wm. A. Hastings, Oswego, N. Y., mounted—for pair of fox hounds, or pups. O. B. VanDusen, Phillips, Wis. XXXVi WHAT THEY SAY PREMIUMS. The “American Book of the Dog” you sent me asa premium for 7 subscriptions came duly, and I am much pleased with tt It is a handy reference book as to all kinds of dogs. I frequently have to decide questions in my business } pertaining to them, and to treatment and ken- nel management, and it is very useful to me and to my cus- tomers. All the subscribers I sent you are more than pleased with Recreation. The illustrations alone are worth the price, while the reading matter is interesting and suits all classes of sportsmen. That is why it was so easy to get subscriptions. I shall always se pleasure in rec- ommending the best magazine published F. W. Latz, Minneapolis, Minn. OF THE The Hollenbeck hammerless gun you sent me for 35 sub- scriptions to RECREATION was duly received, and I delayed writing you until I had givenita thorough trial ¥ esterday was the day for the Knoxville Gun Club’s weekly shoot. The boys all said my score beat any that was ever made on their grounds, by 2 man who had never before faced a trap. After the shoot my gun was targetted with the acknowl- edged best gun in our city. My little Hollenbeck beat it badly, both in pattern and penetration. I would not ex- change it for any gun I ever saw, regardless of make, grade or price. J: A. Bown, Knoxville, Ia. You have done much better by me than I expected, and you very much. The httle Syracuse gun you sent me is a beauty, and shoots as good as it looks. The strongest points of the Syracuse (it has no weak ones) are its simple m . perfect shape, good shooting and low price, qualty considered. No sportsman need hes? tate to Invest in a Syracuse gun. And no lover of field sports can afford to be without Recreation. Brother sportsmen try your Inck at raising a club for RECREATION. You willl be el to find how easy it is, and how well it pays. John C. Briggs, Nevada, Ia. I received the Marlm repeating rifle you sent me asa premium for 21 subscriptions to RECREATION, and I am well d with it I fitted a combination rear and ivory bead front sight to it and took it out to try it’ I got four con secutive shots in a 1} mch circle, at 75 yards, without clean- mg between shots—U. M. C. ammunition—and am satis- fied I can do better with it, after a little practice. The sights I used are similar to the Lyman, except that the rear is so constructed as not to interfere with the long firing bolt ef the 95 model, and the front has a smaller bead. D. C. Avery, Dunmore, Pa. I have received the Davenport shot-gun sent measa pre- mium for 15 subscribers, and thank you for your prompt- ness. Have delayed acknowledgment of the gun m order to give it a thorough test before writing you, and find that it far exceeds my expectations, being a powerful shooter. I have seen a number of the subscribers and they are well pleased with RECREATION. Howard W. Gardimer, Nayatt, R. L I have just received the splendid gun sent as a preminm for obtaimimg subscribers for RECREATION, and I am greatly pleased with it All my subscribers have the kind- est feelings for you and your magazine, and wish you suc- cess in your efforts to make it the best book of the kind on earth, and in your endeavors to unite all true sportsmen against the wanton killmg of game. George Hall, Tomahawk, Wis. I received the 30-40 Winchester as my premium for Rec- REATION subscribers, and am well pleased with it Itt just the gun for this country. All of the boys to whom I had RECREATION sent are as much pleased with it as I am with the gun. They all say “‘I do wish the next number was out.” Jam goimg to get up another club and get a Kenwood Sleeping Baz C. L. Sporley, Negaunee, Mich. I have pleasure im acknowledging receipt of the Hollen- beck gun you sent me for 35 subscriptions, and am very much pleased with same. I have shown it to 2 number of our sportsmen here and they all like the mechanism and finish of the gun. It isa little beauty ; just the thing for brush shooting, and as good a pair of barrels as a man wants to look through J. Piegenschuh, Massillon, O- RECREATION. The Bopeep A camera, made by the Manhattan Optical Co., which you sent me for my club of 12 subscribers, came to-day, and J am highly pleased with it. Have shown it to several of my friends, and they all praise it highly. I shall continue to recommend RECREATION to everyone. It surely is better every month. Fred. L. Lee, Bmghamton, N. Y. I received the Syracuse gun yesterday, and thank you for your kmdness m hurrying it forward; also for the op- portunity of obtaming so fine an arm at so small an expense. I am pleased to have been able to add my mite to the cit- culation of RECREATION, and shall continue to do what I can to help it along. H. D. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. I thank you and the Marlin Fire Arms Co. for prompt- ness in sending the rifle for the 20 subscriptions to RECREA- Tion. It shoots where it is held, and 1s all anyone can wish. I killed ground squirrels with it at over roo Everyone should have a Marlin, and everyone should read RECREATION. >. W. Bishop, Missoula, Mont. The camera sent me as a premium, was received in per- fect condition, and, on trial, I find it is everything a good camera should be. Iam greatly obliged for your kindness, and you can rest assured I shall never let an opportunity pass to put in a good word for RECREATION. W. H. Black, Harrisburg; Pa. I thank you for the 30-30 rifle sent me for 25 subscrip- tions to Recreation. I would have done so before, but Was waiting to give it a trial, and it proves entirely satis factory im eve: both at long and short range. It is the hardest shooting rifle I ever used, and will be just the thing for big game. L. W. Hodgims, Lynn, Mass. I received the Marlin nifle all nght, and cannot express my thanks in words. It fully meets my expectations. I hove tested it and do not hesitate to pronounce it an up-to- date rifle im every respect. Morris Berman, Port Henry, N. Y. The Hollenbeck gun you so generously sent me, for a club of 35 subscribers, came to hand promptly, and is just as ordered. I would not ask fora better shooting gun. It makes a fine pattern at 40 to = yards. Long lve REcRE- ATION and its editor. F. J. Taylor, Malone, N. Y. The Bopeep A camera, made by the Manhattan Optical Co., and which you sent me for a clubof 12 subscribers,” has been received, and I am more than pleased with it. I shall continue to work for RECREATION, and wish you un- bounded success. Charles S. Glascce, Pueblo, Colo. I received the Willsie camera you sent me as a premium, and find it a perfect little instrament. It works well m every way, and I thank you for your trouble. Will do all I can m getting you mie subseri Harry Saynor, Pine Lake, Ind. I have just received the 38-56 Merlin rifle for 2: subscrip- tions to RECREATION, and am delighted with it. I don’t see how you can give such fime prizes, for RECREATION is worth the money alone. G. Roeluker, Galesburg, TL I receiwed the Marim revolver you sent me as a pre- mium, and I am well pleased with it. It is as good as ary made in the world. Will send more subscribers soon. L. M. Gridley, Corning, N. Y. Have recetved the Marlin repeating rifle sent me for 20 subscriptions. It shoots excellently. It is well worth the time and labor I spent m securing the Don M. Harris, Zanesville, O. Accept my thanks for the ey mee fifle sent me for ro subscribers to Tion. Am well pleased with it Have tried it and find it a good shooter. Some Crow, Gas City, Ind. I have received CS ee a sent me as a premium for ro subscribers to RECREATION, and it is a dandy. Wm. A. Korter, Port Townsend, Wash. 3 RECREATION. XXXVI WHAT THE PULLMAN CAR IS TO THE RAILWAY TRAVELER THE NEW ZEALAND MOSQUITO TENT IS TO THE CAMPER ~ Pew Zealand Mosquito Cent “Fresh, pure air, and plenty of it, is the surest and most natural remedy for more than half the ills man is heir to.” INSECT REPTILE AND VERMIN PROOF AIRY COSY LIGHT BRIGHT WATERPROOF DURABLE VENTILATION PERFECT EASILY SET UP cy) PATENT APPLIED FOR OUR SPECIAL AFFAIR is to make TENT LIFE a luxury instead of the misery it has too often proved on trial. Twenty-six years “ roughing it,” in all kinds of weather, from 110 degrees of heat to six feet of snow, is the experience from which the New Zealand Mosquito Tent has been evolved. It is, in point of comfort, as far ahead of old-style tents as the Pullman car is ahead of the western “ Prairie Schooner,” or as the modern “Atlantic Greyhound ’’ is ahead of the old-time “ Columbian ”’ sloop, or the “ Mayflower.” Dr. L. T. Foss, of 132 Court Street, Boston, Mass., who bought the first tent sold in the States, last March, writes, October 4th, “We used your tent several weeks in the Maine woods. Not a ‘skeeter’ or midge could penetrate tt. Not only that, for five days tt poured in torrents, but the tent withstood the continuous deluge admrably. It is absolutely perfection.” We are now getting out a special tent for arctic use, ** The Klondike”’ —a tent within a tent. The inner or sleeping part is warmer than a frame house or log cabin. With a ‘ Primus” stove, weighing two pounds, and using a quart of oil a night, the temperature may be kept at from 60 to 120 degrees. All cooking may be done with the same stove. Price, outer tent 12x10 with inner chamber 714x7%, weight twenty-five pounds, $25. Both tents also insect proof, and convertible into Summer tents at will. ASK FOR CIRCULAR ; Z. W. HICKSON te thgiti gaz paclatie 23 William Street, New York City XXXVI RECREA TION. PA dae a tai a hc aiaad cath) Socligci gt hus Ac oliataslasc ilt2)c fie -c1e2)2/ 2. 4. : Every Sportsman Should Have a WATER-PROOF TEND A camper knows the advantages of a tent that is an absolute protection against rain and dampness. We secure this advantage by OUR water-proof PROCESS and avoid the extra bulk and weight of a fly. 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Net Weight, - Rate per pound, - Me SS me tee ee Oe ccccessoesessecesssscecScossesssessssseooe Postmaster. Per... 44 4...Le OD... i aaa ad 21-96 Receiving Clerk. Post-office receipt for June number of RECREATION. The post- master does not stuff the returns for any publisher. This is for subscriptions only. The News: Co.’s trade of 12,0c0 a month is not included. Total circulation, 44,000 a month. Receipts for each of the months of July, August, September, October, and November will be shown on application. If interested call for them. Address RECREATION, 19 West 24th Street, New York RECREATION. xli 38) ORDER rrom re PERIODICAL DEPT. or Nn NEws COMPANY, ANSWER BY RETUR AT ONCE. SEND GOODS TO THE ooo aninciee cteeties eter eset MEWS COMPANY FOR ENCLOSURE. BILLS AND ANSWER TO US cats. = 4/4 Oto 6:3) ORDER ecrom re PERIODICAL DEPT. o- THE AMERICAN, NEws. COMPANY ANSWER BY RETURN ON ALL GOODS YOU CANNOT FURNISH AT ONCE. SEND GOODS TO THE... en NEWS COMPANY FOR ENCLOSURE. 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Gentlemen :—I consider the Granite State Cooker, purchased from you, a valuable ad- dition to the numerous needs of the farm. We use it for hog and duck feed at present, and find it clean, efficient, and expeditious. Last winter it more than paid its cost in its handy treatment of the ‘‘hot-mess’’ for the industrious hens. Yours very truly, ALFRED E. JENNINGS. New York, Sept. 30, 1897. Mr. F. E. Morrison, Pres., GRANITE STATE EVAPORATOR Co., Temple Court, City. Dear Sty :—1 am pleased to advise you that the Cooker reached me in good condi- tion. I was much pleased with the careful and substantial way in which it is built, but more so with its efficiency as a Cooker. I have been interested for the past fifteen years in breeding Scotch Deerhounds, and as all their food has to be cooked for them, I am familiar with the advantages of a good Cooker. All dog fanciers, where it is nec- essary to cook for dogs, should use these machines. Wishing you success, Iam, Yours very truly, ALBION L. PAGE. Granite State FEED COOKER AND HEATER Cooked Food is especially valuable for puppies, at weaning time, and they should ‘never have any other kind. The lightest, most convenient, and most Economical Farm Boiler For Kennelmen, Poultrymen, Stock Raisers, and Dairymen The Bowler is made of galvanized steel. The Furnace sides and linings are of sheet steel plates. Front, door, and hearth of cast iron. Will last a lifetime. The boiler can be used for heating water and cooking all kinds of food for hogs, cattle, dogs, and poultry; and, with an extra boiler, for preserving fruits, veget- ables, boiling cider, making apple jelly ; and many other purposes for which a large cooking utensil is desired. Made in 7 sizes: 25 gallon, $12; 50 gallon, $17; 100 gallon, $24. Send for circu- lars containing full description and testi- monials. Sold on installments if desired. We publish a book, *‘Cooking Food for Stock,’’ which we will send free, if you mention RECREA- TION when you write. GRANITE STATE EVAPORATOR GO. 627 Temple Court, New York a DPOPPDDDIOPDSDDDDDBDDDDODHPSSSPSETELCACSTAETACE CET ACELKE CECE AKRACEE RECREATION. SOME GOOD GUIDES. Following is a list of names and addresses of guides who have been recommended to me, by men who have employed them; to- gether with data as to the species of game and fish which these guides undertake to find for sportsmen. If anyone who may employ one of these guides finds him incompetent or unsatis- factory, I will be grateful if he will report the fact to me. ALASKA. William York, Juneau, moose, bear, deer, sheep, goats and small game. CALIFORNIA. Chris. Ringsin, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, goats, water-fowl, and salt-water fishing. John Broder, Visalia, trout, deer, bear, quails. © S. L. N. Ellis, Visalia. COLORADO. J. M. Campbell, Buford, elk, bear, deer, antelope, trout and grouse. grouse, and ditto Chas. Smith, Buford, ditto Frank Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., sé Charles Allen, Dotsero, Eagle Co., bs John Meier, Sweetwater Lake, Dotsero P. O., Eagle Co., Bo R. W. McGee, Debeque, 6 Lem Crandall, Debeque. ce Sam. I. Himes, New Castle, ae Luke Wheeler, Pinkhampton, ee Nathan Fisher, Gunnison, ; oe W. H. Hubbard, Glenwood Springs, se W. L. Pattison, Buford, oe . E. Borah, Glenwood Springs, ee d. L. Stockton, 527 11th St., Greeley, Co FLORIDA. C. L. Farnham, Avon Park, bear, deer, turkeys, quails, ducks, black bass, etc. Oliver Vinny, Ozona, Hillsboro Co., deer, bear, turkeys, quails, ducks and salt-water fishing. E. M. Reynolds, Fort Myers, ditto Wm. Webb, Osprey, Manatee Co., “c Frank Guptill, Osprey, Manatee Co., os W. J. Meyer, Tarpon Springs, at Frank Carson, Ft. Meyers, 20 E. T. Robinson, Keuka, be Carson Bros., Frostproof, ee J. L. Sandlin, Punta Gorda, we Oliver Archer, Clearwater, of L. W. Scroggins, Homeland, Of Capt. Jas. Argo, Oviedo, e F. J. Adams, Sanford, 6G C. B. Bailey, Winter Haven, 2 oe W. H. Steacy, Pt. Tampa City, Oi Wm. J. Lyon, Interlacken, * L. L. Sutton, Sutherland, i M. B. Carson, Frost Proof, Polk Co., OY W. D. Isier, Eagle Lake, He George W. Hawthorn, Hawthorn, ue C. H. Hill, Maitland, ee J. E. Bowen, Laughman, oe Margan Bass, Kissimmee, < B.C. Lanier, Leesburg, a John Hunter, Winter Park, sf H. Shipman, Haskell, of Robert James, Emporia, $s Alex. Brown, Martin. ae W. J. McCullough, Boardman, . Frank Smith, St. James City ‘ Jinks McCreary, Higly, ae Baldwin Cassady, Lisbon, OG W. H. Howell, Centre Hill, ae Ed. Brown, Dunedin, ss G. B. Lawson, Lake Maitland, re J. H. Maddox, Wauchula, # Will Montgomery, Arcadia, ee T. E. Fielder, Calvinia, “e W.F. Hays, Webster. ss John Beidler, Gabrielle, st xlv IDAHO, W. L. Winegar, Egin, Fremont Co., elk, bear, deer, an- telope, mountain sheep, trout and grouse, Geo. Winegar, St. Anthony, Fremont Co., R. W. Rock, Lake, Fremont Co,, Ed. Stailey, Lake, Fremont Co., e J. S. Sadorus, Sarilda, Fremont Co., us Geo. W. Rea, Orange, Fremont Co., as LL. C. Roberts, Weippe, ge Wm. Fraser, Beaver Canyon, ui ditto IOWA. Geo. Jenkins, Spirit Lake, ducks, prairie chickens, black bass, etc. Wilbur Clark, Spirit Springs, ditto MAINE. Wm.S. Emery, Blakesley Camps, Eustis, moose, cari- bou, deer, trout, grouse. Charley Condon, Moro, ditto Wm. Atkins, Oxbow, , 5 J. E. Jenkins, os John J. Kelly, ne Royal E. Paine, Stratton, as Charles Hathaway, Medway, us Victor Scott, Millinockett, ws C. O. Norton, Dover, « Benjamin Woodard, Dover, a Col. N. D. Brown, Roach River House, Ke Alonzo Davenport, Shesuncook, ‘ Ichabod Smith, Greenville, ee Ernest Ham, Guilford, 4 Job Folsom, Burlington, st Alonzo Folsom, Burlington, Reuben Sibley, Burlington, be Charlee Capen, Capens, a Ed. Masterman, Moosehead, oh Marsh Carlton, Rangely, os Freeman Tibbetts, Rangely, a Fred Reed, Medway, “ Dan Hale, Medway, as Will Meyer, Eustis, a Charles Haley, Eustis, ss H: R. Horton, Eustis, eS P. E. Young, Sherman Mills, es Abner McPhiters, Norcross, dy Albert McPhiters, Norcross, aig Horace B. Cushman, Norcross, .* Irving Hunt, Norcross, “ Wm. O. Shaw, Dobsy Lake, Washington Co., Ee Ran. Day, Princeton, Washington Co., = Geo. C. Jones, Carritunk, ce Geo. W. Spaulding, Carritunk, *~ Geo. Douglass, Eustis, “6 David Quint, Eustis, Re Davis Moody, Stratton, se Gus Jones, Stratton, 4, Fred Viles, Stratton, ee John Darling, Lowell, $i Joe Francis, Old Town, SF Sebat Shay, Old Town, “ Louis Ketcham, Old Town, AS Granville M. Grey, Old Town, a Thomas Benham, Jay, +t L. A. Orcutt, Ashland, os MICHIGAN. Bony Markelty, Negaunee, deer, bear, grouse, trout, black bass, and muskalonge. Thos. Starr, Alpena, MINNESOTA. C. L. Porter, Glenwood, ducks, geese, prairie chickens, and black bass. Jack Baldwin, Jackson, Guy H. Remore, Remidji, Beltrami Co., Mr. Thos. Clark, Remidji, Beltrami Co., os E. L. Brown, Warren, moose, deer, prairie chickens, ruffed grouse, ducks, geese, black bass, pike, pickerel, etc. ditto ditto ae MONTANA, M. P. Dunham, Woodworth, elk, bear, deer, antelope, mountain sheep, trout and grouse. G. H. Heywood, Red Lodge, ditto Geo. W. Solleder, Lake Como, < W. H. Ryther, Columbia Falls, “ xlvi SOME GOOD GUIDES (Continued). MONTANA (Continued ). Quincy Myers, Columbia Falls, ditto Theodore Christiansen, Columbia Falls, se Mr. William Jackson, Browning, Montana, ni W. A. Hague, Fridley, SY E. E. Van Dyke, Red Lodge, i Vic. Smith, Anaconda, c James Blair, Magdalen, os George Whitaker, Gardiner, $e NEW HAMPSHIRE. P. Marden, Wolfboro Falls, black bass, grouse and quails. Frank Britton, Wolfboro Falls, ditto Ned Norton, Colebrook, moose, caribou and deer. John Bresette, Diamond Pond, Henry Bresette, Diamond Pond, Lafayette S. Covell, Connecticut Lakes, caribou, deer, etc. ditto ee M. Burnham, Conway Centre, ditto W.H. French, South Conway, sf L. D. Mills, South Conway, ts NEW JERSEY. Billy Throckmorton, Mannahawkin, ducks, geese, brant, shore birds, grouse, salt-water fishing. Dory Hulse, Mannokoking, Ocean Co., Ernest Worth, Bayville, Ocean Co., James Emmans, Jr., Swartswood Lake, Swartswood, black bass, pickerel, quails and rabbits, Mr. Riker, Culver’s Lake, Branchville, perch, black bass and pickerel. ditto +e NEW YORK. Cal. Blanchard, Upper Jay, deer, grouse, rabbits, squir- rels and trout. Abe Rundle, Eldred, Sullivan Co., ditto H. M. Tacey, White Lake, Sullivan Co., “>. “SA at OF 5 7 KA. “> . oS west reached via this line. SS on Pullman sleeping cars, both first- ‘& So Ee ene oS, es class and tourist, and through din- ‘ey Oj ll overland trai 39. se; ing-cars, on all overland trains. seen Oe. <>. bid FINEST HUNTING AND on D>. FISHING RESORTS woe. ha" “fA 3am. som 55 Send Dee cents for ou 4 BE book 55 sae WONDERLAND ’07 cone SO. Or. Kiv,t Ks) aS CHAS. S. FEE oo “ns General Pass. Agt. 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For Gun Club Rules, Game Laws, and any tn- formation relative to localities for Hunting, or for information tn regard to the UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM, call on or address any General or Traveling Agent of this Company. R. TENBROECK, Gen’l Eastern Agent, 287 Broadway, New York City E. DICKINSON, E. L. LOMAX, Gen’l Manager, Gen’! Pass. & Tkt. Agr. Omaha, Neb. RECREATION. li 20 BOOKS = ON 20 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS, BUT ALL RELATING TO SOME DELICHTFUL PHASE OF AMERICAN TRAVEL, VIA @ ® plid Tral ns | |“AMERICA’S GREATEST RAIL- | ROAD.” PRPPPPPHY ® w | ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT ( | FREE, POST-PAID, ON RECEIPT OF A 1-CENT STAMP BY GEORGE H. DANIELS, GENERAL PASSENGER ‘ AGENT, NEW YORK CENTRAL & HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD, GRAND CENTRAL STATION, NEW YORK. NEW MODEL REVOLVER Has important advantages over all other makes, Rebounding Lock, which obviates all liability of accidental discharge when closing, after discharging cylinder. Simple and superior method of holding cylinder to barrel. Can be removed instantly by pressing a catch in front of the cylinder. Workmanship unexcelled. All parts interchangeable, and made from drop forgings. Frame is made of cast steel. INo malleable iron about it. Teale a ea baa FOREHAND ARMS GO., Worcester, Mass. Mention RECREATION Given as a Premium for 5 Yearly Subscriptions to Recreation lit RECREATION. TIPS:— Dealers and individual fishermen are always thankful for ‘‘tips.” That is to say: the dealers are thankful for business tips, and the fishermen for tips on reliable fishing waters, and real, actual rod tips. We are speaking about the ‘“‘ tips” made by the manufacturers of the celebrated Bristol Steel Fishing Rods—for rods. Tube Tips, Double Hole Tips, One-Ring Fly Tips, Three-Ring Tips, Agate Tips (solid), Agate Screw-off Tips, Agate Basket Tips, etc. Then there are Standing Ring Guides, Twisted Wire Guides, Agate Guides, Two- Ring Tie Guides, Anti-Friction Raised Tie Guides, Trumpet Guides, Common Tie Guides, -etc. Catalosue “R” has cuts of ’em all: The Horton Manufacturing Co. Send for it. Mention RECREATION. Bristol, Conn. RECREATION. liii ¢» oe, has been identified with | the manufacture of Guts... it Rifles For nearly 50 Years the name “Davenport” RF REIN ELLA, N\ x ee MODEL 1894. AUTOMATIC EJECTOR Our present line is complete and varied and shows the result of years of experience. For catalogues and information address THE W. H. DAVENPORT FIRE ARMS CO. ee NORWICH, CONN., U. S. A. ee Cane By Good News for Sportsmen no longer a Lefever Automatic Ejector Guns at a price luxury within the reach of every sportsman. OUR NEW EJECTOR MOVEMENT Has only twe pieces: One in the Hammer, One in the Frame, We have decided to meet the demand for medium price Ejectors, and are now prepared to accept orders for all grades of our ham- merless guns fitted with Ejectors. TENS OF THOUSANDS IN USE Send for Catalogue LEREVERADMG CO, -— <. Syracuse, N. ¥. (Mention RECREATION.) G. O. SHIELDS, Editor and [Manager of RECREATION, 19 West 24th St., New York: Herewith find One Dollar, for which please send me RECREATION for ome year begining Withee ccc ccc ccc ccccecccccceeccesceeeeeeeneeeneee number. TSE Pe i Se CRM Ie RUE re het NANle ew ROL ee a ca Dee . WO YUH OC CSC COTE H USS H MMe RRM O OTE SESE HEE ORES ES OOS Rae res wn seen e nec e meen ene eee Sema nes ean eee D EES CESS EH SET ESS CREE SESE EE EE EEG REE SS SEE SenEeeSeeneneseseseenueeesenesconseesesssoees Remit by P.O. or Express Money Order, or New York Draft. 2 DETACH THIS, FILL OUT, AND SEND IN liv RECREATION. Self compensating taking up wear 4 at every point FOR BLACK AND NITRO POWDERS Close and Hard Shooting Guns at long range a specialty Price but a little more than one-half that of any other good gun, and warranted in the most positive terms, shooting included ITHACA GUN COMPANY, ITHACA, N. Y. Send for circular Manufacturers of fine Hammer Mention RECREATION and Hammerless Guns FOR FIELD OR FOR TRAP, 66 MORE TRUTH FOR POT HUNTING OR FUN, without a syracuse cuv ) THAN POETRY” We do not say that SYRACUSE HAMMERLESS GUNS \ O° “Are as Good” as any gun in the market, Their simplicity of construction and superiority of finish stamp them “BETTER” for practical ’ali-round work than any gun in the market. The “old, old story” but, nevertheless, substantiated by every man who ever drew a Syracuse to his shoulder. Sole Agents, HERMANN BOKER & CO., 101 Duane Street, New York City RECREATION. Iv Forehand Arms Co.'s EJECTOR AND NON-EJECTOR a> HAMMERLESS DOUBLE GUN Mu LATEST MODEL Read what men The Forehand hammerless gun, sent me fora club say of the of 35 subscriptions, is a beauty. It is simple, but Forehand durable, in construction, and has superior shooting qualities. It has been tried at the trap, and gave per- who are using it fect satisfaction, while in the field it cannot be sur- passed. _ Henry Druse, Belding, Mich. I received the Forehand gun, in good condition, and am much pleased with it, in every particular. It | , is exactly as I requested. Have killed ducks with it ; which my companions said were out of reach of any shotgun. 4 FRED. D. JONES, Port Townsend, Wash. | The Forehand hammerless gun you sent me, for 35 subscriptions, is a beauty, and fits me perfectly. We get thou- I have tried it, and must say its shooting qualities are Sands of such fully equal to its beauty. It is admired by all who Testimonials see it. all Unsolicited R. A. H., Escanaba, Mich. “WHAT EVERYONE SAYS MUST BE SO” We challenge competition in Beauty, Workmanship, Simplic- ity of Mechanism, Shooting Qualities and Price. We target all our guns with nitro powder. For Catalogue, address FOREHAND ARMS CO., WORCESTER, MASS. i ee RECREATION. Spratts Patent, Limited, are shipping large quantities of their Dog Cakes to the Pacific Coast ° for the supply of parties starting out for the [= Klondike these biscuits having proved so satisfactory on recent polar expeditions. They are used at field trials, on hunting expeditions, and in the princi- pal kennels of the world. Send for catalogue to the New York office, 239-245 East 56th Street, or to the California branch, 1320 Valencia Street, San Francisco. Order through your Dealer and send for catalogue to ; SPRATTS PATENT LIMITED . 245 EAST 56TH STREET, NEW YORK City List of odd and second-hand guns now ready for mailing Schoverling, Daly & Gales 302 Broadway, New York AGENTS FOR Charles Daly Guns Marlin Repeating Rifles Walsrode Powder Penn Arms Co. Hammerless Kenwood Sleeping Bags Swedish Coats, etc. ——___— Catalogue mailed on application RECREATION. lvii ae> STEVEN Seexe FOR THIRTY-FOUR YEARS Stevens Rifles have been celebrated for their accuracy. This is worth thinking about *¢ Stevens Favorite ’’ Rifles are made for these cartridges only Favorite No. 17 INOZK75 SEO CHT. ie a od) igh 1 2 YRS No. 18, same, with target sights, . 8.50 Stevens Rifles are ALL 6 ‘Take Down’’ Model. No Extra Charge. Where our arms are not sold by dealers, they will be sent, expressage prepaid, on receipt of list price. Isn’t it a beauty? Straight inside, slightly Book on shooting ae bea Eat Cae tapered outside. Stevens IDEAL rifles use it. IGE Se cE a P will not be refused. Favorites do not. J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. ‘CHICOPEE FALLS, 5 pane AM 3 § . MASS. In the Contest for the E.C. Cu p ee ee oe ee ee ae USED DuPont Smokeless Powder @jo oe 8 @ 28 2] 28220227 Made the following score: 48 out of 50 : UNKNOWN ANGLES : ; 48 out of 50 EXPERT RULES 46 out of 50 DOUBLES en] ee @]O28 O88 288228 E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO. WILMINCTON, DEL. lvill What’s flow ? people who did this in New York RECREATION. the Use of walking when you can get a first-class, high- grade bicycle for nothing? By getting 75 subscriptions for Recreation If you live in a town of 3,000 ot more, and if you are a hustler you can get these in 2 days. I can give you the names of 20 who now have their wheels. Write for particulars. RECREATION 19 West 24th Street 1896, and Ivery person who subscribes for REc- REATION, or renews his subscription, this year, can get a copy of Mr. W. T. Horn- aday’s delightful book, ‘‘ The Man Who Became a Savage,” for 50 cents extra. The book sells in the stores at $1.50; but you can get RECREATION one year and the book for $1.50. For Sale or Exchange:—A Stevens No. g range rifle. Weight 5 pounds 5 ounces; % octagon 26 inch barrel. Calibre 22-5-40 (long rifle). Nickel Swiss butt. Polished stock and fore-end. Full target sights front and rear. Very fine condition. Smooth tight action. Splendid shooter. Want to exchange for single shot rifle of slightly larger calibre, with Lyman sights, or for a camera. HB) Ward; Wve Owe ING Y 2 For Sale:—Ten gauge, 32 inch, 9% pound,” L.):C; Smithy: ejector oun, cost $225; good as new, 14% inch stock, 234 inch drop at heel. Will sell for $150. Rea- son for selling—have ordered a high grade letever, “Wi HF caret RECREATION For Sale or Exchange: An almost new set of single buggy harness. Cost $30 7 months ago. Want rifle or shot gun; or what have you to offer? C. R. 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"One rifle uses 22 short, 22 long, and 22 long rifle cartridges The recetver is made of our “Special Smokeless Steel ” The working parts are all of crucible tool steel The inside is finished and polished as well as the outside The breech-bolt takes out so you can clean your barrel The side ejection is_a_good thing. Ballard barrels Shoot sttarebt The rifling is to a rifle what choke is to a shot gun Good deep rifling is one reason why they shoot harder EASY TO CLEAN TAPER BARRELS ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS We will mail to any address, free, a 192-page book (just out) which isa veritable mine of information to a sportsman Send stamps, to pay postage, to THE MARLIN FIRE ARMS CO. New Haven, Conn. LD DWDR BHM DD PWD DBSDIDDBDDDPSDDDDBDDDPBDBDPDBOBBD Mention. RECREATION. RECREATION. Vv The Model 1893- ~~ The Model 1893~—~ | is the rifle using the 30-30 Smokeless Cartridge. This cartridge as made for our rifle is loaded with 32 grains of Military Smokeless Powder, giving a velocity of 2,000 feet per second, a full 2,000, not 100 or so less. This, with our flat pointed bullet, makes as accurate a 30 calibre cartridge as can be loaded, and also one without a superior for hunting purposes. Full Metal Cased Bullet For Extreme Penetration Soft Pointed Bullet i. oe, (For Hunting Use) eg | are (CEE DD = biiiince sail Six grains of smokeless pow- der 100-grain bullet “vj SHORT RANGE. / a The Barrel and Action of this rifle are made of our Special Smokeless Steel guaranteed to stand the highest pressure. We also use this steel in all the rest of our Model 1893 Rifles, viz., 25-36 Smokeless, 32-40 and 38-55, and also in the Model 1895 taking the 38-56, 40 and 45 calibre cart- tidges. We are determined to have our rifles just as strong and safe as good material can make an arm. 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I have just read an article by “ Syra- cuse ’’ in which he says an animal shot through the heart will drop in his tracks. Long ago I would, like Syra- cuse, have thought Van Dyke’s story of an elk running 100 yards—-or any distance—after being shot through fiewieart, \ tishy+, bit 2 instances that came under my personal notice have convinced me that at least bears and mountain sheep will make a good many tracks, sometimes, after being pierced through the heart. The first was the case of an old ram. Away back in the buffalo days, Joe Spence and I were crossing the Little Sheep mountains, between the Big Missouri and the Yellowstone. The climb was steep and we were leading our saddle animals and carrying our 45-120 Sharps, ready for trouble. When just at the notch where the buf- falo trail then reached the summit, and where, to this day, the saddle trail dips toward the “Dad of Waters,” we rested and made a search of the weird tangle of badland, buttes and gulches around us. We were looking for game and spying out the trail ahead. There was no game in sight and we were about to remount, when, on the crest of a little round butte, just in front of us, up rose a noble old big- horn ram. One leap carried him out of sight, but not until each of us had taken a snap shot. Each turned to the other, and asked “ Did you shoot?” The canyon that is shown in the background of the photograph is 423 DOWN IN THE CANYON, steep and rough. A man could scarce- ly cross it in half an hour, where that sheep plunged into it. We found him on top of the farther wall, stone dead, with more than an inch of the point of his heart torn off by the bullet, that had hit him back of the shoulder. We had to wait for our wagon train to come up, and spent the time in dis- secting and discussing what, to both of us, was a mystery—that the old turk had been able to find his way down into that gulch; but, stranger still, that he could climb out again, with such a wound as that. * *K k 424 hte other stony isminat oy 2 beaty and is scarcely less remarkable. It was over on the big dry, in 1878. I was bringing a band of horses from the Northwest. The country was in- fested with hostile Indians and we travelled cautiously —early in the morning and late in the evening. On this particular morning, at daybreak, we were moving out of camp, when 2 of us, some distance ahead of the horses, ran foul of a whole family of bears—z2 old ones and 2 well grown cubs. They were making for the plums and choke cherries that grew in the breaks where we had camped.. It was against the rules of the out-. fit to shoot at anything but Indians; but this was too great a temptation to be withstood by any other than angels, RECREATION. and we had not yet sprouted our wings. Four bears, “ wooh”-ing like fat hogs, as they crowded each other among the bowlders and sage brush, were just turning down the canyon. While we were waiting for the horses to come up, so we could explain that it was not Indians we had been shoot- ing, we noticed one of the old bears who had escaped the hailstorm and who was lumbering away across the bench land, several hundred yards from where we started them. I said he would not run that way unless badly hurt; so I made a detour to see about it. I found him dead, with his heart cut through and through, by a 45 calibre bullet. That bear ran a good 300 yards, up a stiff grade, after the big slug went through him. AMATEUR PHOTO BY WM. ALLEN. THE PRETTY BOYS’ CAMP AT EGG BEACH. Highly Commended by the Judges in Recreation’s Second Annual Photo Competition. A RANGEL YO NVAG ATION: C. J. HALPEN. ‘Ve who love the haunts of nature Love the sunshine of the meadow, Love the shadow of the forest, * * * * * * And the rushing of great waters, * * * * * * * * Listen! ” Far up in the Northwestern corner of the Pine Tree State, amid mountains clothed with forests primeval, lies the fa- mous chain of lakes known as The Range- leys. For generations these have been the resort of sportsmen, many of whom have, » Umbagog lake is 255 feet. With the ex- ception of Rangeley, whose shores are bor- dered by rich farm lands, the entire region is clothed in dense forests, “‘ where the wild cry of the loon is heard by night and the moose and the deer come down to drink.” It was on a beautiful morning in July that my wife and I left home for a camping trip of 2 weeks in the Rangeley region, our destination being Upper Dam, on Lake Mooselukmaguntic. Mass., Leaving Haverhill, on the 9:30 AMATEUR PHOTO BY C. J. HALPEN. WEST RICHARDSON POND, RANGELY REGION. in days gone by, cast their flies in the wa- ters of other continents than ours. No in- land fishing grounds are so widely and favorably known as the Rangeley lakes, which form a continuous water communi- cation 50 miles in length and covering 123 square miles. The names of the lakes are: Oquossos, or Rangeley; Cupsuptic; Mooselukmaguntic ; Molechunkamunk ; Welokennebacook, and Umbagog. Bill Nye once said that were he to live his school days over again he should, when- ever possible, write compositions on these lakes, because the names “fill up a page so beautifully.” The waters of Rangeley lake are over 1,500 feet above sea level, and the fall to 425 Pullman, we arrived in Bemis, the terminus Ol thew wee ecko de IRR Stat 5:15 Pom, Whe station is built of logs, divested of bark and shell-lacked, the effect being thoroughly in keeping with the general surroundings. The building is the typical log cabin of the Maine woods. The only boards to be seen are in the floor and the roof, even the doors and the chairs being built of the same material as the walls, while massive fireplaces, at either end of the large wait- ing room, give to the whole an air of homely comfort. Mr. Ruel Taylor, the agent, is a thorough sportsman, genial and obliging. Camp Bemis, on the shore, a short dis- tance from the station, has long enjoyed an enviable reputation, and comprises a num- ber of log cabins planned on a style of rustic elegance, types of the northland woods, full of comfort and good cheer. We took the steamer Mooseluk for Up- per Dam, 9 miles distant, arriving at 7 o’clock., The genial John Chadwick, for over 30 years in charge of the Upper Dam property, bade us a cordial welcome. Some of the guests who were there at the time of our visit have made annual trips for over 20 years. Among them were Mr. T. B. Stewart and son Douglass, of New York city, and. Mr. J. Co Dotghesty, of sthe Natchaug Silk Co. From the veranda of the hotel we are in view of both Mooselukmaguntic and Mole- chunkamunk, and facing the “ Grand Old Pool,” which forms the connecting link between them. On either hand one sees “Pine sheltered shores that stretch ’neath Northern skies, And under them a dreamy forest lies.” The Upper Dam was built in 1845-7 and is a massive structure of granite and tim- ber. It cost $300,000, is nearly a mile long, including wings, and has 21 feet head, to low water gates. During our stay we had the good fort- une to see 3 of the gates opened, owing to the high water, and were told that over 15,000 horse-power was running through, all wasted. We stayed 2 days at the Upper Dam, and 426 AMATEUR PHOTO BY C. J. HALPEN. WEST RICHARDSON POND AND MOUNT OBSERVATORY. then, having selected a suitable spot for camping, pitched our tent, ran up our little silk flag and were ready to receive callers. We fished 2 days with indifferent success, taking a goodly number of trout weighing from % to 1% pounds. The third morning I decided to try my luck above the dam. At the East end a gate was partly open, and through it the water was rushing, making a strong current. Parallel with it a pier extended into the water a distance of 30 feet, and between the pier and a boom, some 20 feet distant, several snags had drifted, so, in order to cast a line here I was obliged to make an opening. Secur- ing a rafting pickpole, I struck the pick firmly into the snag nearest the pier, and by hard work succeeded in pushing it off far enough to secure the other end of the pick against the planking of the pier; then I was open for business. My rod was a 6 ounce lancewood, rigged with a click reel carrying 300 feet of silk line. Casting 30 to 50 feet up the cur- rent, and allowing the fly to drift down the rapid water to the gate, I secured, after a few casts, a handsome brook trout weighing about a pound, which was re- turned to the water. A few more casts and I struck-something that caused me to think the dam had broken away. I was fishing above that “ornery” pick- pole which was midway the pier, when, as my line straightened out in the current close to the gates, my, reel screeched, and AMONG IOWA QUAILS. I have a dim recollection of calculating on looping on a new leader when that sea serpent should have fouled one of those snags. Yet all the while I was striving to lead the cause of my trouble, with all the force I dared exert, beyond the end of the pier, into open water. When I had suc- ceeded in doing this, lo! there was a gleaming shape near the surface, but the pliant rod was too quick to allow it to break water. After several ineffectual at- tempts to reach’ Canip Bemis, during which the trout took out, again and again, 25 or 30 yards of the line, the landing net safely gathered a handsome brook trout of 3 pounds. This life is a huge affair after all. A week later we made an excursion of 2 days to West Richardson pond, a beauti- full little sheet of water, so well described as “a pearl in the heart of the wilderness.” We had as guide, George P. Thomas, of Andover, Me., than whom there is none better in all the Rangeley region,—gentle- man, hunter, fisherman, cook,—and the trip was one we shall never forget: West Richardson pond is some-7 or 8 miles in the wilderness, North from the ‘Upper Dam. There are several log cabins on its shores, owned by Boston and New York men. We caught some nice trout there, by trolling, and at 4 o’clock saw oir first deer, near the inlet on the North shore. During the next 2 hours we saw 7 more. We spent the night at Camp Hol- lokon, a little woodland camp which nes- tles at the foot of Mount Observatory, whose wooded peak rises 15,000 feet above the surface of the lake. Beside our camp a brook, having its source far up the moun- tain side, ran to meet the waters of the lake. . After a bountiful supper, prepared by the guide, and consisting of baked trout, new potatoes, hot biscuits and coffee, with the small et ceteras, we spent on the lake one of the most beautiful evenings I ever saw. The moon was full and so were we, 427 when at 8 o'clock, wrapped in a silence that was broken only by the cry of some night bird or the splash of some deer feeding on the shore of the lake, we floated down the North shore, propelled by George’s noiseless paddle. We drifted till. midnight, and during that time saw or heard 12 more deer, making 20, in all, seen that,day in the space of 34 of a mile on the North shore. We floated to within a canoe’s length of one deer who fed a full minute before taking alarm. Then he started, and. if he kept up the same speed and direction, he must have made Klon- dyke in abott'to;days. After 2 days in this most beautiful place, we paddled back to camp again. One hot morning, having cast for a solid hour in the big pool, without a rise, as my flies for the hundredth time settled softly on the rapid water near the dam, there was a mighty swirl near my tail fly, a silvery flash near the surface, and—I struck. The fight was on, and I knew at once, from the tension on the line as again and again the fish took out I00 to 150 feet of silk, that I had hooked something worth saving. But why dwell on a scene that every angler has lived over and over again? The maddened rushes at last grew weaker and shorter as the cautious reel slowly devoured the silk- en thread, and after a well fought battle of some 27 minutes my net sank beneath a royal prize, a brook trout of 4 pounds 9 ounces; more beautiful than words can tell, as every fisherman will grant. During our vacation we took over 100 trout, most of them weighing over a pound, and three fourths of them were returned to the water. There is no more delightful way of spending a vacation than with camp and canoe in the Maine woods, with pleasant companions, particularly in this vast re- gion in which the woodsman’s axe has scarce been heard, and where is rarely known a sound foreign to nature’s sur- roundings. AMONG IOWA QUAILS. E. A. JOHNSON. It was a dull morning in early Novem- ber. Having nothing in particular to do, and thinking perhaps a few ducks had come in on the cold Northwest wind that was blowing, I concluded to stroll to the creek. I had not fully made up my mind, by the time the creek was reached, whether to fol- low the stream to the river, 3 miles away, or to take to the corn fields and hazel patches, where I knew there were quails. While standing on the bank of the little stream, I heard a slight noise in a brush heap, on the opposite bank. Hastily look- ing up, I saw a quail climbing up the bank, Judging from the fluttering and scrambling, there were a score of others, trying to get out of the brush heap, all at once. Having No. 4 shot in my gun, and plenty of time, as I thought, I opened it to ex- change for 8’s: but just as I had the shells out the bevy flushed and was away before I could reload. This decided the question for me. The birds settled not over 100 yards away, and *AIQUIDAON 10} ,, Suze Se Srouqiids ,, tt ysory *g *y Aq sSurmvip o8ed-][ny 9 Jo sous v ,.‘doq pur tins) yItM ,, tb ‘ONELOOHS TIvNO AMONG IOWA QUAILS. calling Brant to heel, I crossed the branch, coming in below, to give the dog the wind. Long before we were near where I had marked them down, Brant began to road. He would stop, move up a little and stop again. The birds were running. The wind was strong and the grass wet; every con- dition favorable to the dog worked well. Finally, after roading and pointing for fully 200 feet, he froze fast, about 20 feet from a clump of rag-weed. As I reached the dog, there came a great fluttering, and away went as fine a bunch of quails as you will see in many a day’s hunt. Crack! crack! went the nitro, and of course I expected to see 2 puffs of feathers, and to gather 2 plump birds; but I did not. I then looked around to see if, perchance, anybody had seen me. The birds took to a corn field near by, the stalks of which towered higher than my head. It would be folly to try for that bevy again, I thought; but as I walked around the corner of the field, Brant, a little wild after the excitement, flushed a cock, which fell at the crack of the gun. Knowing where more birds could be found, I crossed the pond, gathered in one bird on the way, and started up the creek, having half a mile to travel to what is known as the big slough. Sure enough, birds were there. Almost the instant the dog began showing signs of game, up they went, 30 at least, and away over the willows, up the slough into the corn field, scattering nicely—all but the one that was stopped with the first barrel; they were gone too quickly for the second. “ Now for a big match; and if you shoot as you have shot, on a few other occasions, you will have no reason to be ashamed of the result,” I thought. There were a good many quails in the slough grass, so Brant was ordered in. He stiffened into a point almost at once. Not caring to go down the steep bank, I kicked the bushes, where I stood, making a noise like a drove of cattle. This sent the birds out in a hurry, and I scored another—clean miss. ‘‘ Wouldn’t the boys guy me, if they knew.” Brant was still there, as solid as at first. There must be another; yes—crack! —feathers. He’s mine—no; he goes on. This is serious; something must be done. Brant moves a yard and freezes - fast again. A clod sends the birds out. Two puffs of feathers—one bird in the ditch and another in the corn. ‘‘ You don’t care for more than a dozen; you have 5 already; there are plenty of others at hand, so now pick your birds and shoot only cocks.” We had reached the limit of the willows. Here the slough divided, one branch going to the East, the other out into a meadow to the North. The East branch was full of long, dead grass and blackberry bushes: an ideal cover, but hard for dog and worse for 429 hunter. “ Guess we'll try it. Hi on, old boy! in you go. Steady—fast again.” Oh, for a camera! What a picture! If scoffers could only see that they would never again ask why a fellow loves to hunt. “Old dog, you’re worth a farm! Wonder how long they’ll lay to the dog? Five minutes surely. Now it must be fully 6. This suspense is making me nervous; guess I’d better kick ’em out.” One step forward. Crack! bang! an aw- ful recoil, and a cloud of smoke; 2 birds down. How in thunder did that black powder get in there? What’s this? 3 birds down? and I aimed at only 2. The slough farther up proves a blank, but perhaps we can find them in the corn, close by. It had been gathered, and the wagons broke down every other row; so shooting was possible, if not so easy as one could wish. I had not gone far when 3 birds flushed wild. Taking a snap shot at the last bird, I noticed a leg drop, showing the aim was not at fault; but he continued to fly, apparently as strong as ever, and reached the fence with the others. Following, I sent the dog around to the other side, to have the wind in his favor. I had gone perhaps 20 yards, when right before me on the grass, lay a dead bird, the one I had just shot at. Following the dog up the fence, I bagged 2 more. Then, feeling sure of finding the other one, to fill out, I started home. When near the place where I had found the first bevy, 2 birds flushed wild. I tried for a double, but missed with both barrels. Still, I was to have my last bird, for the gun was hardly reloaded when the dog came to a stand with a jerk, his head turned around against his side. The stop was so sudden, and the position so strained, he al- most fell over. The birds got up almost immediately, 3 of them, and as the gun cracked, I counted No. 12. “Now, my boy, you are no game hog; so call it a good day’s sport, and leave the rest for seed.” The bag was “all feathers,” so far, but my good luck had not deserted me: for, as I was passing through a patch of timber, Brant ran to a tree and sniffed around the roots and_up the sides, finally standing up against it, wagging his tail and acting as ‘ if a cat was among the branches. He had no use for cats. I looked up and saw a squirrel. “ You'll go home with me, too; so here goes,” and he was added to the bag. Reaching home, I placed my game in a row, so it would show up well. I then called my mother to see what I had. “How many? ” she asked. “ Twelve quails and a squirrel,” I proudly answered; and what do you suppose she said? It was this: ‘ Oh. you pot hunter! ” 1D ark is the night and full of mystery, A. pale yous woon and a bright trembling star [ilume a portion of the heavens far And cast @ bean of sihery tight across the sea, Upon the oceans bosom dark it gleams, J Piercing as Tike a sword, the gloom around — | Which doth appear thereby the more profound, | A path unto sume other fairer world it seems - Inty the darkness of my soul hath crept — Aray of hope—a beam of coldly hight- Rice the moon doth flash across the nushit, L raise tu iF my eyes thal long have wept. | Bright Path of Light—could | but follow thee — Who liiows—iny heart thar cannothere be glad | Might find that which it longs tur, but has never Find, Avnd {ron its doubts and sorrows might he free. Where dost thou lead, say ?—"To the light-the sun- Avid shall Lfind what is 0 me most dear 2 | follow thee im hope, and yet | fear The End will only be ~ Oblivion , WATCHING. E. W. Yes, he had been there, and that since daylight. The long claw marks, a 7 inch depression in the soft ground and the car- cass of a horse, dragged fully 20 feet, left no room for conjecture. It was a grizzly; but the hard ground, covered with pine needles, left it doubtful as to the direction he had taken, after leaving the open space. An East and West line, drawn through the little park in which the carcass lay, would meet no change in elevation for a quarter of a mile in either direction. The water from the tiny spring that oozes out near the middle of the park turns hither and thither as if in doubt whether to make its way to the Atlantic or to the Pacific. Had it started a few feet farther to the South, it would have been on the conti- nental divide and might then have gone both ways. A good mountaineer, with a good pony under him, might ride to the Big Hole ba- sin, about 3 miles to the North and some- thing like a thousand feet below; while to the South a loosened bowlder, after a drop of several hundred feet, and then an angu- lar descent of a few miles would hide itself in the dark blue waters of Salmon river. From the South end of the park, a dense growth of firs, with considerable down tim- ber, extends about 75 yards to the brink of a precipice of some hundreds of feet. North and East of the park, the timber is more scattering, with only here and there a fall- en tree. It was between 5 and 6 o’clock of a Sep- tember afternoon, when I reached the spot. The dead horse lay 20 yards from the South end, and nearly at the edge of the timber of the East side of the little opening. After a great deal of looking and think- ing, I came to the following conclusions: First: that the chances were reasonably good for a shot at a very large grizzly; Second: that he would be after his sup- per about sunset, or perhaps a little ear- lier, and Third: that the direction of his approach was uncertain. After a careful examination of all the sur- roundings, and weighing and reweighing all the probabilities, I selected a position between 2 trees. A bunch of rye grass af- forded effectual concealment from any point in the park, and an approach from the South was not to be thought of because of the precipice. Standing between the 2 trees, I made a careful survey of every visible object to the East, North, and West. Plans were laid—too numerous to mention here—in each of which Bruin, as well as I had a part ROBINS. 431 to play. However much these plans may vary in detail, each had the same beginning and the same ending. “ But, if he should ” was the beginning of each; and, ‘“‘ There he lies,” was the common termination. Having disposed of the bear under every conceivable combination of circumstances, I next sat down to enjoy my pipe, resting my back against one of the trees with the “old reliable’ 44-90 against the other. The smoke? Well, if he has my wind, which he hasn’t, he won’t come, smoke or no smoke; and if he has not my wind the smoking can make no difference. Mr. Phil- lips was not far wrong when he said, “A little too much peruke is just about right, for out-door smoking.” It is too early yet to think of the bear’s coming. That pine tree, over there, is a patriarch. It must be 700 years old at least. Think of it. It stood there when Columbus made his first voyage into the unknown seas! What a grand view of the Big Hole ba- sin! There is Gibbon’s battle-ground where he did up the Nez Perces. Into this basin flows Lake creek, Swamp creek, Bloody Dick and Warm Spring creeks. Yes, that’s the place where, a year ago, my friend heard a dog bark, up the creek; took his gun and went. Next day they found the man dead. He had been scalped. It must have been close to where I camped 3 years ago, trapping bear. I did not see much bear sign there. I wonder if—What in thunder makes a fellow start so when he knows what it is? There is no possibility of an approach from that direction. There is not a crevice in that wall; and whatever comes from that direction must have wings. Well, suppose they do repeal the Sher- man law. What then? The shadows are creeping across the little park, and have almost reached the carcass. Yes, he might be sniffing around, even now; but it’s a little early yet. Another careful survey of the surround- ings reveals nothing new, save two camp- robbers and a magpie, picking at the car- cass, where Bruin got his breakfast. Look- ing through the aperture of the rear sight, I place the little ivory pin-head on the mag- pie’s head, and pull the trigger, again and again. Certainly I could. Why, I would wager my good old Sharps against a last year’s pine cone that I could take the head off that bird and never ruffle a feather of his body. I want only one shot at a grizz- ly’s head, at that distance. I resume my seat. with my rifle across my knees. The sun has just started to slide down the park to the West. How fast it eZ ica} Oo Z 0) A O a Q Z ea} Ay a io fe) WN Op ea} Zz op) =) e O Nn Z O 1S) = S| < O < - Sass WATCHING. goes! Yes, I have seen them come earlier than this. A while ago the wind was from the North; now it’s from everywhere, or from nowhere. I shall need only one shot; but I'll see that the other 3 cartridges fit the chamber properly. Just as the last cartridge is taken from the barrel, I find myself standing erect, fac- ing the West; rifle cocked and almost to the shoulder; with every nerve strained to its uttermost tension. My whole soul goes out in the direction from whence the sound came. A wood mouse, nothing more. What makes one draw such a long breath after so short a period of concentrated thought? Does one forget to breathe? Perhaps. At such moments, forgetfulness is, in a measure, due to over cautiousness. A few minutes later, I made the discovery that my gun was as empty as a last year’s bird’s nest, and the cartridge that should have been in the chamber was carefully de- posited in my vest pocket. (1 do not wear a belt.) I felt like—well, like loading my gun with one of the cartridges and placing the other 3 between my fingers, and this I did with exceeding alacrity. The evening becomes chilly. I have watched the shadows grow longer and longer, until for want of room they have softened into a deep, heavy gloom. How is this? The dark object at the farther end of the park, which I know is a stump, is moving—just a little, but surely moving. I remove the old Sharps from my shoulder, for the third time. How annoying it is to have a gun continually click-clicking, and creeping up to your shoulder when you want to think about something. The camp robbers and the magpie no longer make their serial trips for bits of meat to hide among the branches. The pine squirrel has ceased his chatter. The breeze—like the sun—has gone down: and the day is holding its breath as it merges in- to the night. How intense and oppressive is the total absence of sound. The mind abhors a silence, as nature does a vacuum. 433 What’s that? Nothing. My overtaxed imagination would have it the tread ofa grizzly; but it’s only the beat- ing of my own heart. The tread of a grizz- ly is never heard, save in fiction A sharp crackling of brush to the East at last puts an end to the painful stillness and once more [ am put to guessing. And i0w all is still again. Then another sound, uncertain and indistinct, but farther to the right. The animal, whatever he may be, is now near the edge of the precipice. Without knowing why, I turn back, quick- ly, in the direction of the park. I am not conscious of having heard a sound, but the eye goes direct to a dark object, dimly out- lined, and a little beyond the North end of the opening. The bear, no doubt. this time. No snatching of the rifle to the shoulder. The nerves relax, and a calm consciousness of impending danger, tem- pered with a firm self reliance, takes pos- session of me. This, in a measure, restores both mind and muscle to their normal con- dition. Strange, but that stump has moved from where it was a few minutes ago. It is now out in the park, and is still moving with an odd, billowy sort of roll, toward the dead horse. Occasionally it stops and rolls from side to side, as if searching for something. Then it moves on again. Now it is close to the carcass. Again the butt of the old rifle is pressing my shoulder, and my index fin- ger is feeling for the trigger. The stump has paused for an instant beside the carcass. There is a roar, a column of fire and a smell of burning powder. Then another roar, as of some great beast in mortal ag- ony; a growl, and a succession of guttural sounds. Then all is quiet. By Jove! There are 2 dead horses, in- stead of one! How is it I did not see the other one before? No; as I live, one of them is a grizzly: but he is so near the same size as the horse it is not surprising, after all, that I should have been deceived, in this heavy twilight. No nervous start ““T saw the sweetest little hat down at Gainesborough’s you ever dreamed of, John, and it was marked down to $25.90.” “But you don’t mean to say you paid that for it?” “Why, certainly not, John; clerk to charge it.” I told the : WOOD-DUCK (ALX SPONSA). PHOTO BY JENNESS RICHARDSON FCR MR. W. T. HORNADAY. RED FOXES. AMATEUR PHOTO BY A. C. MELLETTE. , OUR NOVEMBER CAMP. Highly Commended by Judges in REcREATION’s Second Annual Photo Competition. 435 CHICO: B. C. BROOME. It was daylight before Car! and I had eaten our simple breakfast of frijoles, tortil- las and coffee, which the inhabitants of the Cuevas had offered us, and, by the time we had caught up and saddled our ponies, the sun rose above the sharp peaks of the Sier- ras, bathing the whole valley in a flood of light and warmth. Bidding adios to our hosts we swung into the saddles and set off up the valley at a at Las Cruces,” said Carl, with an earnest- ness that made one smile, for he was not used to sleeping on the ground, with but one blanket between himself and the stars. Hauling up our canteens we took a good drink and a long one, for at the rate the heat was increasing the canteens would soon become miniature boilers, and the ne- cessity of drinking would be added to the list of the day’s tortures. “A MEXICAN WAS WATERING HIS HORSE THERE ALSO.” jog-trot, stopping to fill our canteens with fresh water at a water-hole in the bed of the arroyo. A Mexican was watering his horse there also, and after a few minutes’ . conversation, we tightened the saddle girths and struck back into the trail. Carl had been sent by the American Min- ing Company, at Las Cruces, to the town of Tecora, to see about some freight that had not been forwarded to the mines, and as he spoke no Spanish, I was detailed to go along and act as interpreter. We had re- mained in Tecora until we saw the required articles loaded on a lot of burros, and were assured of their start in the right direction at least. “To-night, thank heaven, we shall sleep 436 Taking up the trail again we jogged on, putting the miles behind us in a way highly gratifying. The ponies were beginning to sweat, and the dust that rose in clouds about us settled down over man and beast like a coat of white-wash. We were more than anxious to make Las Cruces that night, and there were still some 25 miles of the roughest kind of trail before us. intense heat, the “chug, chug, chug” of the ponies’ hoofs, the clouds of stifling dust and the jingle of spurs and bridle-chains, keeping up hour after hour, was mighty monotonous. Now and then Carl or I would say a few words, not alto- gether complimentary to the heat or dust, ‘OCCASIONALLY WE WOULD MEET A YAQUI INDIAN.” and then settle down to a sort of “ cussin’ silence.” Occasionally we would meet a Yaqui Indian, or a Mexican driving a pair of pack burros, or a burro pack-train, loaded down with salt or other merchandise, on its way to the mines. In passing these pack-trains, all we could see, in the great cloud of dust that surrounded them, was the faint out- lines of the little animals patiently plodding along. We could hear the patter of the many hoofs and occasionally the tinkle of the bells which hung about the necks of the leaders, and above all the voices of the burrerros, or drivers, as they ran among the animals, distributing blows right and left and yelling like so many fiends. - About 2 o’clock we pulled up to one side of the trail, dismounted and unsaddled the ponies, allowing them to seek the shade of a small mesquite tree; while Carl and I, after smoking a cigarro or 2, went to sleep in spite of the heat and flies. Our nap was but a short one; still the animal’s backs had cooled off, and so, resaddling, we struck into the trail once more. About us the chaparral and cactus were covered with dust kicked up by the many passing hoofs, and far away on all sides the mountains were faintly discernible, their purple outlines softly blending with the in- tense blue sky. Everything seemed to quiver in the heat, and the handle of my 6-shooter was so hot it burned my hand. A mile or so ahead we could see evi- 437 dences of the ubiquitous pack-train, ap- parently an unusually large one. Gradually we neared it, and, in passing, drew off to one side to avoid the dust. When amid the confusion a slight opportunity offered, I called to the capitan, one José Valdez, and asked if his outfit were going to Las Cruces. ‘‘ Si senor,’ he answered. “ And when do you expect to get there, to-day or to-morrow?” ‘Lo mas pronto que posible” (as soon as possible) was the reply, at the same time taking out a package of cigarros and passing it to us. Lighting one witha ““ mecha,” ignited with flint and steel, we re- sumed conversation, which touched on the heat, the drought, on rumors of raiding Apaches and numerous other things. I interpreted the gist of it into English, for Carl’s benefit. Presently, looking up, José realized that his charge was gradually dwindling to a speck in the distance, so, saying a hurried “Adios senores,’ he dug his spurs into his horse’s flanks and tore away, while we fol- lowed more leisurely. Nevertheless before long be were close on the heels of the out- fit. “Confound the dust,” Carl said, “lets get out of this,” and, suiting the action to the word, spurred his pony forward at a lope, while I followed. We had gone but a few rods when I thought I heard a child’s voice, as if in pain, and reining in, I called to Carl to pull up. Riding into the cloud of dust, from whence came cries of “ per- JOSE VALDEZ. done me senor, perdone me—sueltame!”’ (par- don me sir, pardon me—let me go!) we dis- covered a big burrerro cruelly beating a lit- tle half naked Yaqui Indian boy, with his “ tapofo,’ or burro-blind, with a raw-hide lash attached. Seeing us, he stopped and released the little fellow, who cowered at his feet. “You blankety blanked blank!” Carl, in frontier English. ‘‘ What’s he beating the kid for,”’ Carl de- manded. I asked the burrerro why in “el infierno”’ he was chastising the boy. ““ Ah, sevor,” he answered, “ the muchacho (boy) is very bad. He will not keep the burros in the trail, but allows them to wan- der to the side, and who knows but that they might be lost?” ~ You don’t have to beat the life out of him, for that,” I said, indignantly; “ don’t you know its cruel to whip a child, so?” “ Si senor pero es necesario (yes sir, but it is necessary). Then he is my property. I bought him from los soldados (soldiers) who captured him, while on their last cam- paign.” “How much did you pay for him?” I asked. “Ten dollars sefior; but then he was very said 438 little, and so I called him ‘Chico’ as I do now.” When I translated this to Carl, he said: “Well it’s a beastly shame. Poor little kid! Looks about scared to death. Say, why can’t we buy him, from that brute? We can find use for him at Las Cruces.” “Just what 1 was thinking. Hold on till I find out if he is for sale.” He was, and for the enormous sum of $20. SI), pay: halt at you Wipay the restea11 said to Carl. “It’s a go,” and forthwith he proceeded to unbuckle his six-shooter belt, and pouring out to big Mexican silver dol- lars, handed them over to me. Suddenly the spirit of economy was awakened in me, and I proceeded to negotiate with “ bur- rerro.’ After a sharp wrestle with words and gestures I managed to cut the $20 down to $16, and then told the man:to make out a bill of sale, according to the law, mean- while giving him a pencil and a leaf from my note book. The boy had risen to his feet and was driving the burros along, every little while looking dubiously over his shoulder at us; evidently badly frightened. The idea of being sold to 2 “ gringos”’ was to him most awful, notwithstanding his present hard lot. “OR A MEXICAN DRIVING A PAIR OF PACK BURROS.” The bill finished, I looked it over and found it correct, and that it bound us to treat the child as our own; to clothe, feed and educate him, and to teach him to.be a good citizen of the country. Carl and I signed it, and the burrerro signed the release to his ownership. Then the money was paid over, and Chico was ours. “Now, what shall we do with him?” Carl asked. I was stumped, and had to ad- mit that I didn’t know. The burrerro evi- dently understanding our situation, came to our rescue and suggested that, as the OUtie Was oe oOlne, tom leas Gruces, 41 : tive senores would trust him, we could go ahead, and he would bring the boy to us “ right side up with care.” I called José, told him of our purchase, made him promise to see the burrerro kept his word, and that the boy be sent to the superintendent’s office as soon as the out- fit arrived. “Muy bien,’ he said, and then—* but why did you buy him?” I turned to Carl, who merely shrugged his shoulders and said, ‘* quien sabe.” Pulling to one side of the trail, we put spurs to our ponies and loped on to make up lost time. What to do with our little ‘Indian was the question that now con- stantly forced itself on our minds. At last, in despair, I told Carl he must suggest some plan; and after some minutes of sober thought he said the only thing he could think of was to let him keep our rooms clean, and run errands for his wife. She could, in turn, look after the boy’s welfare. Ale nichizewleneplied?- but Vim atraid it will be no small task to look out for that kid.” I thought of Carl’s dainty little wife, but recently from the “ States,’”? and who, though loved by everyone in the camp, 439 seemed strangely out of place surrounded by the rough airs of a mining camp. The idea of burdening her with the uncouth lit- tle stranger to “ look after,’ seemed to me to savor of incongruity. Wier arrived ati iLas ‘Cruces just: as the night hands were going to the mill, and, riding up to the main office, dismounted, ands save OUL. ponies: Over to =the care of 2 Mexican boys, who led them away to the corralls. Carl went up to his rooms while I, after removing my six-shooter and chaps, washed up, in the kitchen, and went in to supper. Later I strolled to my room, from which I hauled a chair out on the veranda, and sat down for a quiet smoke. The valley was extremely beautiful, in the soft moon- light, with here and there a light from a miner’s cabin, and I thoroughly enjoyed its restfulness. Meanwhile I wondered when our new human chattel would show up. The next day I was busy getting my men and mules together, as the Company was to make a shipment of silver bullion to the railroad in a day or 2.. Once I saw Carl’s wife, and she asked me what kind of a look- ing boy we had bought. I could only say he was simply a half-starved Yaqui Indian youngster, about Io or 12 years old; “ but,” I added, ‘he will be handy to run er- rands, and bring water and wood. Beside he will be safe from the cruelty of the Mex- (Eats. The next day several of us were in the office, waiting for the opening of the weekly mail that had just come in. Carl and his wife, the manager, the superinten- dent and some of the bosses were there, all eager for news from the states. One of the men remarked that a burro outfit had just come in, and that there was 440 a. half-stanved | Yaqui aelciceemmeyitian it. Then,” said Carl, “ we may expect to see Olin Chico mat any amomiented Suddenly a smothered exclamation from Mrs. Carl startled us, and, looking up, I saw in the open door-way our $16 boy, his face wreathed in’ smiles. “Aqui estoy senor (here I am sir), he calmly announced. Some of the men grinned, and a few of them laughed outright. It struck them as something queer to see— that thin, childish figure, clothed in course “‘ manta” (native cotton cloth), that had once been white, with a pair of rude “ hurachos,” or raw-hide sandals, on his feet, anda big, ragged palm leaf hat, crushed over a thick shock of black hair, the whole outlined against the bright sunlight without. lis “thiss the: boy you promised to treat as a son, and take anto our home Carli; = wes. dear,” in rather uncertain tones, which gave us an impression that Carl, at that moment, would just as soon have been elsewhere. “‘Oh Carl!” was all she could say. In spite of his vociferous protests, we had Chico washed, and then dressed in a new suit of boy’s clothes, from the Com- pany’s store. The ‘ hurachos”’ were sup- plemented by a brand new pair of shoes, and last, but not least, a new straw som- brero, and a hair cut. We kept Chico a year or more, and he proved a very convenient article to have RECREATION. about the house; for a more faithful little worker I have never found—that is—when he wanted to work; which, by the way, was not infrequently the case. He soon learned to speak a few words of English, and, after much patient work, Carl’s wife managed to teach him to worry through “ Daisy Bell,” and ‘Two Little Girls In Blue.” I smile, even now, at the mere remembrance of how he _ looked, standing there and singing those American songs. lale syieis thin, always, in spite the enormous quantities of food he tucked into the most capacilons mouth I ever saw ona boy. Whenhe quavered through 2 wo. le stats te Girls,’ his mouth reminded me of an accordeon—spread 10 its widest. stat ea all Sys and brought back into Ey q 4 a little bunch at «y saw cuico’s FORMER OWNER SEATED ’ AT A TABLE WITH A GLASS OF MESCAL “blue.” And all the time his small, black, beady eyes snapped and sparkled. Shortly after his advent, on my way to the railroad with the bullion, we went through the village, and passing a cantina (saloon), I saw Chico’s former owner seated at a table, with a glass of mescal in his hand, and overheard him telling the store-keeper how he had gotten rid of that little Yaqui for the truly vast sum of $16. IN HIS HAND.”’ BUFFALO WAR CANOE. See letter from O. H. Williams, in the Canoe Department. EEUNG NG Eee CAME RA. Wine Among real sportsmen this form of sport is steadily growing in popularity. It re- ‘quires infinitely more skill and patience to obtain a good picture of a wild bird or animal than to hunt and kill it. CARLIN. TO JUMP OR NOT TO JUMP? Anyone starting out to photograph live animals—especially the smaller birds and mammals—will be disappointed in the re- sults obtained with the usual hand camera of short focus and wide angle short focus lens] Mig Wirieht and i) have? worked steadily for 2 years, during which time we have made some 400 good negatives, of about 40 varieties of living birds and mam- mals, and our experience leads us to be- lieve it is a mistake to depend on a small plate, in the hope of subsequent en- largement to a size suitable for framing or for the album. ; A small, compact camera is a convenient and often useful instrument to have at hand; but the picture you get with it is by no means comparable to one giving a large primary image, ona large plate. We should never use a plate smaller than 5 x 7 and prefer the 6% x 8%. This is decidedly the best all around size. The camera should be arranged for both hand and tripod use; and if taken on rough trips, in the woods or mountains, should be thoroughly bound with metal. lows cannot be too long. Any good long focus lens, of ordinary intensity, say 7 x 8, fitted with shutter and long pneumatic tube, will answer. The less noise the shutter makes the better. A good telephoto is a most useful ad- junct to an outfit and you can get many The bel- 441 pictures with it that it would be impossible to get without it. Of those I have used, my favorite is Dall- meyer’s portrait combination. This is cap- able of making slow instantaneous ex- posures, in good light. For a shutter we use the Thornton-Pickard. An accurate focussing scale and a large, brilliant finder will often be useful for snap shots, at large game; but if used on nearby small animals will result in many failures. The more carefully you study the habits of animals the easier you will find it to pho- tograph them; and subjects and attitudes which at first seemed impossible are easy to get when one goes at it in the right way. The subject for illustration, this month, is the highly colored little chipmunk, that is found in the higher ranges of the Rocky mountains, in Montana and Idaho. When Mr. Wright and I first undertook to photograph this little fellow, we made small pictures of him, with a telephoto lens; but later got sufficiently near to get good sized images, in several instances. No. I was taken by focussing on one of his favorite resting places. The shutter was sprung with a 50 feet tube. The camera used was a Long Focus Premo, fitted with COMING DOWN. Bausch and Lomb Zeiss lens series vii., working at F. 12.5. Exposure $ second, on a Carbutt No. 27 ortho plate. No. 2 was gotten one day when we found the chipmunk up an old burnt stump. I set the camera on one side, and Wright rapped on the stump, with a stick, stand- ing on the opposite side from the camera. 442 WHERE IS MY DINNER? The chipmunk gave me a chance for a snap shot as he descended. No. 3 was gotten by baiting a little bush AMATEUR PHOTO BY W. C. SLEIGHT. SUGARING OFF. RECKEA TION. until the little rodent got to going there regularly. This picture is chiefly interest- ing in showing the manner of holding on to a limb with his feet. It required, in the aggregate, several days to get these 3 pictures. We were in per- manent camp, near Elk Summit lake, and baited the various birds and animals of that region regularly. We did not shoot near camp, at any time, and in fact did every- thing possible to get acquainted with our native neighbors, and to encourage them to visit us in our camp. In future issues of RECREATION I shall tell you how we cul- tivated the acquaintance of other denizens of the hills, and shall show you many beau- tiful portraits of them. Gentle reader, you will never know all the pleasures of the chase until you learn to leave your gun at home; to hunt solely with your camera, and.to allow your sub- jects to live after you have shot them. AMATEUR PHOTO BY B. C. PACKER. RETURNING TO THE RANCH. Bull’s-eye camera, Eastman film. Mildred—Jack said he saw us Gai dhe street together one day, and I looked per- fectly lovely. Clara (sweetly)—I can’t imagine what day it could have been. AMATEUR PHOTO BY G. W. BEARD. PHOTO BY W. A. TRACHT, WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN? 443 COMMODORE F. L. DUNNELL, A. C. A. A Memory of the ’97 Meet, at Grindstone Island, THE TIMMER-DOODLE. ERNEST SETON THOMPSON. “Say boss, I reckon thar’s a pair o’ tim- mer-doodle in yore swamp, this year.” “A pair of what? ”’ “ Timmer-doodle! ”’ “What the deuce is that?” “Wal’ I dunno; reck’n what lives in the timmer.”’ “What are they like?” “They ain’t like nuthin’, an’ thar ain’t nuthin’ like *em. I reck’n you'll have a it’s a doodle “ Hunt timber-doodle.” “ Was he riz to it?” “No; he’s only a year old.” “ He ain’t that nuther; an’ he’s good stuff. He’s got a birdy look. Goin’ to break him yerself?”’ “Naw; haven’t time. some trainer.” “ Ever hear o’ sharp?” Must hunt up Bill Bylo, the spaniel “EF HYER AIN’T A HEN TIMMER-DOODLE A-SETTIN!” mess lv fur I’ve nights.” “Oh! you must mean woodcock.” “Yep, pears to me that’s what they’s called by the dudes, what comes out an’ hunts an’ don’t get none. Whar ’d ye steal the purp?” “You must think I’m a native of these parts.” ‘“ Humph, reck’n ye ain’t. Could ’a’ tole that a mile off. Ye ain’t got the stuff in "em nex’ August if ye knows how; heerd the cock er warblin’ this 3 ye. But mebbe the purp has. He looks purty good. Ye don’t want to swop him, do ye?” ce No.” “ What are ye fur doin’ with ‘im? ” 445 = Some.” “Good un, ain’t he?”’ “They say he’s sharp enough.” “Wall that’s me, an’ I'll break yer purp fur a pair uv X’s.” “ Don’t know you.” “That's my brand on the YoJp- wand that itis again ‘“B.B.’ Some folks thinks I B.B. cap; an’ some thinks I didn’t. reck’n one or other gang is right.” “You look right. I guess you are the man.” “T am right! are ye dealin’? ” “You'll break my dog to woodcock for $20?” “ce Yep.” gun stock— on my arm, invented the I 440 “When?” * This tall-seshootitne * OK OK Brought the purp, for fust exam. Les’ go trou yore swamp. Thar, see that? See him) gange® ~Hyo, Spanker! See that? Ain't) he wa dandy? Look thar! Lord, now, see him set!. Now how’s that? Broke, ain’t he? Durn good dog; an’ well broke. Say boss, that’s With anvextry Vi; eclaie ‘“ Let’s go up to the point and see.” “ His heart ‘ll be broke that thar ain’t no gun along. Fur gawd’s sake! if hyer ain’t ‘Mornin’ boss. a hen timmer-doodle a-settin’. She must ’a’ lost her fust outfit. Les’ put her up.” “No, no, don’t disturb her. IJ’ll make a sketch of her as she is.” ~ Keteh her thelaw aim: oties “No, I mean take her picture.” ~ Oh, 1 see. GHer tortyerat —Welnssthet won't hurt her.” * OK Ok “Wall I be gol-swashed if it ain’t her breathin’ image. Most as good as a book picture. I didn’t know ye follered that trade. Wall I be darned! Say boss! Ill give youa March muskrat fur the fortygraf. No? I guess it ain’t for sale.” RECKIEA TTONG ce INione “ Say, I'll make you a frame fur a dollar. Bill Simms larned me to make the purtiest frames you ever seen, out of pine cones an’ sawed butternuts; an’ I beat him at it, now. I pain’t mine red. You could hang it up. I’ve seen pictures framed that warn’t no better ’n that.” * OK OK “Wall boss, to-morrow mornin’ the law’s off. Hyar’s the purp. ‘Hle’s a good ’n. Better not start in before the dew’s off. The birds won’t har’ly be up to sport.” cick “Come Spanker, now we're off. No hurry, we'll easily get there by 9 o'clock. Heel, Spanker. Good dog. Why! who the deuce is this coming out of our swamp? It’s Bill Bylo, and the infernal thief has some woodcock. Some? Why he’s killed them all; the old birds and the 4 young— all there were on the place. You low-down dirty sneak! To serve me a trick like that when I paid you $25 to train my dog.” “Ho, “ho. 2 Ya,-ya, yao ane duniititoe: He’s a good un. He’s well broke. But Lor’ I warn’t paid for trainin’ his boss.” AMATEUR PHOTO BY AN UNKNOWN CONTRIBUTOR. PNY yeas). (CILMI Highly Commended by the Judges in RECREATION’S Second Annual Photo Competition. AMATEUR PHOTO BY S. F. GACHES, LOOKING FOR DANGER. “Ts your new clergyman progressive? ” “T suppose so. He attends funerals on his wheel.’”—Chicago Record. THIRTY SILVER FOX SKINS--VALUED AT $2,500. a} AMATEUR PHOTO BY ROBERT WALSTROM. THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER. NED COLVERT’S LOGGING TEAM. BLUE RIVER, INDIAN TERRITORY. AMATEUR PHOTO BY F. H.. HOLMES. AMATEUR PHOTO BY A. R. ORDWAY. ARE GIRLS A NECESSITY >? THE ONLY MOOSE IN CALIFORNIA. Highly Commended by the Judges in RECREATION’S Highly Commended by the Judges in RECREATION’S Second Annual Photo Competition. Second Annual Photo Competition. THE SWEET, OLD SONG. ““O, come where my love lies dreaming,” She hummed in accents low, And across the strings of her instrument She lightly drew the bow; ““O, come where my love lies dreaming ’’— And out through the bedroom door There floated upon the atmosphere The sound of her husband’s snore! —Cleveland Leader. 449 PIGEONS. NV EEE aE a te Beer LD PIGEONS ? STANLEY WATERLOO, No more in Spring, when smelling things awake And thin ice silvers yet the shallow pools, And all is youth and strength and buoyancy, The upper vaults reveal wild visitors. No more the flocks show clear against the sky, Proclaiming Air, like Earth, alive again ; No more the beech woods, brownly carpeted, Resound with rustle of the busy wings, No more, in Autumn, mighty stubbles change From yellow to the shifting mass of blue. The skies are still, the stubble tenantless ; There are no Pigeons come in countless flight ; They are all gone as is the Buffalo ; Leaving the broad plains tenantless and dead Save for the smaller and less noble game, All the result of man’s rapacity. Where are the birds? From equatorial fields Now fly they Southward to Brazilian wilds ? Or were these living things swept from the earth, This type of hopefulness and daring guest ? Did Man, the butcher, do his work so well That nowhere wing their way Wild Pigeons now ? Talk about a wild goose chase! Never did wild goose chase compare with the chase of the passenger pigeon, which has been going on for the last 15 years. We all know the story of the wonderful bird; the bird whose enormous numbers and striking characteristics made it rank, in one sense, with the buffalo, among the marvels of animal life on this continent. It was part of the great life of the spring and one of the features of the autumn, throughout the temperate zone, from the Atlantic coast to the Rocky mountains. It is a delightful memory to every man over 30 years of age, who was born in this country. Its existence made rural American life, throughout a vast area, different from life on any other part of the globe. It was the wild pigeon that developed the sporting instinct in thousands of bcys. As a game bird it became famous next to the turkey, and “ pigeon pie’”’ became one of the recognized American dishes. But the passenger pigeon was migratory. It nested in such manner that it became the easy prey of slaughterers, as did the buf- falo, and it has gone, as has the buffalo. It was exterminated by degrees, territorial- ly. It was formerly as abundant on the Atlantic coast as in the states of the Mis- sissippi valley. New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, were among its favorite nest- ing places. In those states began the first scientifically conducted work of extermina- tion, and with the instinct which God had given the bird it disappeared absolutely from that region, while still appearing in enormous flocks, and having nesting places in Michigan, Wisconsin and other inland states. It is scarcely worth while to call atten- tion to the magnitude of the flights which came in early spring from the equatorial regions, where the birds wintered. This 451 story has been told and retold from the time of Audubon. Almost every man, of middle age, can remember when the sky was darkened by the flights of flocks con- taining millions. They were the attractive feature of the upper world in spring time, and when a flock alighted to sweep the beech woods of the nuts which lay beneath the leaves of the preceding autumn, they afforded the first sport of the year to the average country boy, with the old muzzle- loading shot-gun, and the first delicious game pies of the season to the family. In autumn, the returning myriads made blue the yellow and brown stubble of the fields, and the farmers found, in the young pig- eons, even better food than had come to them in spring. In some as yet unsettled districts the birds had selected a forest in which the millions nested together, and a “ pigeon roost’ became the synonym for something vast. Great branches were torn away by the weight of the nests and the offspring; and wild cats, foxes and other carnivorous beasts fattened on the squabs which fell to the ground. Those, relatively to the mill- ions above which lived to develop and make the Southern flight, were, until men came, an insignificant factor. Audubon, telling of a scene near a roost on Green river, Kentucky, says: “The noise they made reminded me of a strong sea breeze among the cordage of a ship. When they passed above my head I felt a current of air which astonished me. Thousands were already struck down by men armed with poles, but they continued to arrive without intermission. Fires were lighted. The birds precipitated themselves in masses and pitched where they could, one upon the other, in large heaps like bar- rels. Then the branches gave way under their weight, cracked and fell, bringing to the ground and crushing the closely packed flocks which covered every part of the trees. It was a scene of tumult and confus- ion. In vain I tried to speak, or even to cali the person nearest me. It was with difficulty I could hear the guns fired, and I only perceived the men had fired, by see- ing them reload their arms. “ Pigeons continued to come, and it was past midnight before I noticed any diminu- tion. The uproar continued all night. At last the day approached, the noise began to abate a little, and long before we “could distinguish objects the pigeons commenced to start. At sunrise all that could fly had disappeared. Now it was the wolf’s turn, the howls of which saluted our ears. Foxes. lynxes, cougars, bears, rats, opossums, and 452 martens, bounding, running, climbing, pressed to the quarry; while eagles and falcons, of different species, flew down to take part of such rich booty. The sports- men then in their turn entered into the midst of the dead, the dying, and the wounded. The pigeons were piled in heaps. Each took what he wished and the pigs were left to satiate themselves on the remainder.” So said Audubon. When man came in a business way to the nesting grounds it was worse. He butchered where the wild beasts only ate, and so one great nesting place after another was deserted by the welcome visitors, and one state after an- other was totally abandoned. After the remorseless system of exter- mination was inaugurated the birds disap- peared from the East. They abandoned New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In Michigan and Wisconsin they nested some years later. Then they went, and came back no more. Man’s rapacity was too deadly for them. Their last attempt, of any magnitude, at habitation in the United States, was made in the Indian Ter- ritory nearly 20 years ago. Their enor- mous nesting there was made the subject of traffic, and the birds were shot from their nests, and were shipped, by car-loads, through the country, selling fin ithe st: Louis market as low as 25 cents a dozen. Spring came again, after the autumn of that great slaughter, and men looked into the upper depths for the pigeon flight, but saw it not, and never will see it again. What became of the passenger pigeon? Even the butchers, of the last year of the pigeons in the United States, must have left millions of them alive. Where have they gone? To learn what has become of them has been a subject of my research and the cause of no little correspondence, for several years. The result has not been al- together satisfactory; but a brief summary of what has been done may not be unin- teresting. First, search was made to learn whether or not the passenger pigeon had ever re- appeared in the Northern Middle States after its last great nesting. There was much correspondence with naturalists and hunters and it was discovered that some of the birds had really come back again, in a pitiful, seeking way, and had continued to do so even up to as late as 4 or 5 years ago. In Illinois a close lookout has been kept for them. A leading Chicago naturalist, Mr. Edward B. Clarke, in April some 4 years ago, saw one in Lincoln park, Chi- cago. He says of the now novel spectacle: “He was perched on the limb of a maple tree, and was facing the rising sun. I had never seen, in any cabinet, a more perfect specimen. The tree on which he was rest- ing was at the Southeast corner of the park. There were no trees between him and the RECREATION. lake, to break from his breast the fulness of the glory of the rising sun. The pigeon allowed me to approach within 20 yards and I watched him through a powerful glass that permitted as minute an examina- tion as if he were in my hand. I was more than astonished to find here, close to the spires of a great city, the representative of a race which always loved the wild woods, and which I thought had passed away from Illinois forever. But then bird observation excursions are always full of pleasant sur- prises. “The sun made the bird’s every feather shine. Tennyson needed no special poetic license to speak of this traveller of his kind as a‘ burnished dove.’ Nota single feather. was misplaced, and about the neck there was the brilliancy of gems. I was joined, during my watching of the pigeon, by a man 50 years old who confessed that while he had heard of the birds, frequently, he had never seen one. That man, during the first 25 years of his life, must have been afflicted with blindness. He thought it would be a good idea to get a gun and shoot the pigeon. He had no soul above pigeon pie. “Tt was a low limb on which the bird perched, and when I had satisfied my eyes I wanted to flush him, that I might once again see the graceful, rapid flight familiar to me as a boy. I approached the pigeon slowly. As I neared him he began moving his head, first to one side and then to the other; though with a half forward move- ment, as is the custom of his tribe. I diminished the distance by 5 yards. He still clung to his perch. Five yards more; I was within 30 feet of him. Then he launched outward from the limb, and, to my dismay, winged his arrowy flight straight down the Lake Shore Drive, to- ward the heart of the city. “Within 2 years a pair of these birds appeared at Lake Forest. They perched side by side on a tree, in the grounds of one of the handsome residences of the sub- urb. Both were killed, with a single dis- charge of a gun, and were thus sacrificed to a mistaken idea of science.” A year or 2 later hunters, in one of the preserves on the Illinois river, stumbled on a group of perhaps a dozen, where a cock and hen were shot. Other groups, not large enough to be called flocks, have been met with in Missouri and in the Ind- ian Territory; but there is no record to the effect that any have been seen in quan- tity within the last Io or I5 years, though inquiry, wide and exhaustive, has been made and has been cordially assisted in by those who could aid most. Early in the spring of the present year a newspaper paragraph went the rounds, to the effect that the wild pigeon—that is, the passenger pigeon—had appeared again in the United States, this time West of the WHERE ARE THE WILD PIGEONS? Rocky mountains, and in Shasta County, Cal. Correspondence was at once _ be- gun with T. J. Houston, Sheriff of Shasta County; Alexander T. Vogelsang, of the California State Board of Fish Commis- sioners, and with Governor Budd and others of the authorities. All responded readily and kindly, and the query was re- ferred by the Governor to the California Academy of Sciences. The result was just what I had anticipated. It is shown in the following letter: San Francisco, Cal., June 17, 1897. Dear Sir: Your letter of June 2, ad- dressed to Gov. Budd, asking for informa- tion regarding the Shasta pigeon-roost, has been referred to the Academy for a reply. We have heard of no such roost in the locality mentioned, and the pigeon re- ferred to is probably the Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata) as the Passen- ger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is not a California bird. Yours truly, E. A.M Tlriach, Assistant Secretary. So one dream of the return of the Pas- senger Pigeon was soon dissipated. The band-tailed pigeon of California is a fine bird, but of quite another nature. It is thus described by T. W. H. Shanahan, of Anderson, Shasta Co., Cal.: Anderson, Shasta Co., Cal., July 21, 1897. Dear Sir: Your letter of June 2d, to Governor Budd, relative to the wild pigeon in this county, was referred to Professor Le Conté, and by him to me. It is true there was a somewhat larger flight of the wild pigeons in this county, than usual, this year, but not to the extent the papers would lead one to _ believe. Every year we have a few, and in those years in which the acorn is produced in greater abundance, the pigeons materially increase in numbers. This pigeon is of a slaty blue color, with an iridescent ring % | to 3% of an inch wide, and headed by'a nar- row white circle, around the neck. The wings are wide and pointed and darker toward the tips, and the tail, square. They are similar to the English wood-pigeons in marking, size, and habits. These birds are of great vitality, and are able, when shot, to carry a great deal of lead. When torn almost to pieces, they are able to fly to quite a distance. When they fall, it is ina slanting manner, with wings outspread. Hoping this will be of service to you, I am Very truly yours, T. W. H. Shanahan. Oddly enough, there is still a flock of passenger pigeons in Wisconsin, though it is an abnormal one. A flock of 14 escaped 453 from confinement, in Milwaukee, toward the end of last winter, and since then some of the birds have been seen in Lake Park in that city. Mr. Frederick Wahl, of 591 Frederick Street, Milwaukee, contributes the subjoined details. “Dear Sir: Your letter in reference to Wild Pigeons at hand. Mr. Whittaker, who formerly had what was supposed to be the only specimens of these once numerous birds in captivity, lives at North Avenue Bridge, this city. I learned from Mr. Whit- taker that the pigeons got away from him, while he was making alterations in his house, last winter. He says he was told by an attendant at Lake Park that his pigeons were nesting in the park and that they had been seen there, at various times, by the said attendant. Mr. Whittaker informs me he had 14 in all, the same being raised from one pair of old birds. “ Mr. Whittakertook great pride in show- ing interested persons the pigeons and I took a good look at them during last sum- mer. They were, without a doubt, the gen- uine article, the wild or passenger pigeons. They were in a space open on one side and fed on grain, like other pigeons. They were also fond of angleworms, which were sometimes fed to them in summer.” This is unimportant save as showing the interest men feel in the great passenger pigeon, that was and is not. But of more importance, perhaps, than any information yet obtained, regarding the present existence of the Passenger Pigeon, is the testimony of Mr. A. Fugel- berg, of Oshkosh, Wis., who says he has seen different flocks of them during the present year. He writes like a man who knows, thoroughly, what he is talking about. His letter is as follows: “Tt was I who saw the flights concerning which inquiry has been made. I saw the pigeons August 14th, between 6 and 7 o'clock a.m. They flew from Fisherman’s Point across the bay to Stonybeach, on the West side of Lake Winnebago, and as I live half way between the 2 points, which are only about 1% miles apart, I had the pleas- ure of seeing them very plainly. It was a pleasure, for I had not seen any for a num- ber of years. It reminded me of those years from ’58 to 776 when I saw them by thou- sands fly over this same bay, and shot many of them. These pigeons of the 14th of Au- gust flew in flocks of 20 to 75. I saw only 7 flocks, but others may have passed before I noticed the flight. Two flocks came with- in gunshot of me; the others were from 4 to % mile away. I called my boys, that they might see the pigeons, as they had never seen any before. One boy said it was no wonder [ had shot so many, in former years, if they came like that! ‘“* These are all the facts I know, person- 454 ally, regarding the flight. I saw a man coming from the country, the same day, who said he saw some of them. “In the early part of September I was hunting prairie chickens when I came across a farmer who told me he had seen a flock of pigeons a few days before. This was on the North shore of lake Butte des Morte. A. Fugelberg.” * * *K The search has but begun. What became of the few millions of pigeons left after the ruthless demolition of their last great roost, in the Indian Territory? The flock, if one remained, of course returned, for the win- ter, to its Central American home. With the instinct of knowing when a territory had become uninhabitable it decided to re- turn no more to the United States. What then became of it? Is it not now annually flying Southward, and making its great roosts in the vast wild region forming the central part of South America and having for its food the nuts and berries of the vege- tation lying between the Andes and the peopled area along the Atlantic coast? This is a portion of the problem yet un- solved. It is a matter of extreme difficulty to reach, by mail, or to find in any way, in- RECREATION. telligent observers in any portion of the region over which, in theory, the passenger pigeon may now be flying. It is on one point that information is earn- estly desired. There must be, among the thousands of readers of RECREATION some men who have greater facilities than I for ascertaining what may be the natural facts as to the interior of South America. As- suredly the search should be maintained. The wild pigeon is a thing of delightful memory to many of the living, and has become, and will remain, not merely in natural history, but in song and story, throughout all the great region it once traversed, a creature of importance. If an excuse be needed for the length of this article it is that its substance must ap- peal to all who remember the country as it was; who miss the note of the flail, or the scythe- stone, and, above all, the over- head thunder and flutter of wings, in the spring time and in the autumn. What is here told is truth, not guesswork. It is the result of some years of inquiry, with all the enthusiasm of a boy who once killed 14 wild pigeons at one shot, but who would to-day make an effort to preserve the life of even one of these romantic and mys- terious birds. HOG KILLIN, W. H. NELSON. Come over, Bill, t’ our house; We're goin’ to kill the hogs. Pap’s heatin’ of the worter now, On a big fire o’ logs. He’s got the hogs’ed tilted down To scald ’em in, you see; And gamblun’ sticks all made and piled *Long side the apple tree. Mam’s flyin’ round the kitchen like A kitten in a fit, A’cookin’ cakes and bakin’ bread, And scoldin’ fit to split. There’s mince pies in the pantry, And cookies in the churn, And there’ll be swads o’ gravy, ’less She ups and lets it burn. Me ’n’ you ’ll be the company; We'll jist be everywhere; We'll watch "em shoot ’nd stick the hogs "N’ scald, ’ n’ yank the hair, "N’ Pap n’ Jone, ’ n’ Uncle Bill, ALA hang ° em high n’ dry, "N’ rip ’em down, ’n’ ’en, by ae You'll see the insides "fly. We'll steal the bladders, me ’n’ you, "N’ blow ’em with a quill, "N’ kick ’em ’round, ’n’ belt the gals, ’N’ laugh jist fit to kill. We'll cut off all the tails, ’y gum "N’ roast ’em on the coals, ’N’ stuff till we jist purt’ nigh bust ’Th pies, ’n’ cakes, ’n’ rolls. We'll set up late ’n’ watch ’em grind The hunks o’ sassage meat, ’N’ split ’n’ scrape the heads, ’n’ see Mam trim ’n’ clean the feet. So, come fer sure to-morrer, bright "N’ early fer the fun; ’N’ stay all night, ’n’ sleep ‘ith me When butcherin’ day is done. A CART LOAD OF GEESE. Je “ Dreaming again, old man?” “No; hardly dreaming; just wander- ing back about 20 years; thinking of the grand times I used to have with old Jock; and especially of the night we shot the snow geese, just before our wedding.” “Write the story of that hunt, for REc- REATION.” And no sooner said than done. Poor, dear old Jock; a faithful friend; truthful to the letter; an expert hunter, a good shot, one of nature’s noblemen, and yet a half breed Indian. May we meet on the other side of the range. For 11 years we lived side by side, and hunted together in the wild muskegs, on the untrodden prairies and in the forests of Manitoba. The old man had crossed the country with Dr. Rae, and other celebrated men, when it was known to only a few Hudson Bay employees, and when it was overrun with Indians and buffaloes. As a natural consequence he had an unlimited fund of anecdotes and reminiscences to draw on, such experiences and adventures, in fact, as fall to the lot of few men. But while thinking of that dear, honest old friend I’m wandering from the hunt I was going to tell you of. ~ More than 20 years ago old Jock came up _to my bachelor establishment, one evening, with his usual cheery salutation, boy.” news. “ How'd a wavey hunt go, boy? They’re flying some to-day, and to-morrow they’ll all go North.” “Tm your huckleberry, Todee IT said. “ All right, boy; come along. Bring lots of shells. Ill have old Blue in the cart by the time you get down.” I rolled up a blanket, 200 shells, and the little 16 gauge gun; some newspapers, for decoys, and away I went to Jock’s house. Old Blue was harnessed i in the regular old “ shaggi nappi” harness and hitched to the Red river cart, used by the plains hunters in the palmy days of the buffalo. The harness was made of rawhide, gen- erally buffalo hide, about 3 inches in width, and sewn with deer skin thongs. The cart—all hand made, without a single nail or a piece of iron in it—had wheels some 6 feet in diameter. The shafts formed the body of the cart, by extending them some 3 feet back of the wheels. A few stakes on each side and a rail on thé top formed the sides. A raw buffalo hide covered the bottom and made side boards. This was just the rig to cross the boggy marshes with. It furnished both music and “ Hello, I knew by his smile he had good 455 F, exercise, for its occupants. Its old hubs, worn by years of hunting had abundance of play, and squealed and wailed in every key, as it jolted from hummock to hollow in a vain endeavor to dislodge the passengers. Old Blue was blind in one eye, and he was as honest as his owner. He required no driving. Once hooked in Jock walked ahead and old Blue’s nose was at his back. When Jock pulled something had to come. The 21st of May, 1875, saw 2 happy men wending their way slowly into the big marsh that extends from the Red river a distance of 25 miles due East, and is sev- eral miles wide. A few geese were flying North as we reached the hunting ground; so we hustled old Blue into some willows and in 10 min- utes had our blinds up, on either side of a burned strip of grass. A second growth had sprung up green, making a great con- trast to the dry hay on either side. About 70 yards to windward we set up some paper decoys and soon the ball opened. The wavies (snow geese) would come falling over each other at Jock’s per- fect call. They would sweep away past us, and then turn, sailing gracefully up to the decoys, against the wind. On they came between the blinds, “ kuk, kuk, kuk.” “Now, boy!” And old Jock’s little 20 gauge and the trusty 16 speak, and we have some more decoys to put out. As the sun sets the flight increases. The full moon rises as old Sol dips in the West- ern horizon, and still they come. ‘‘ Quoh, quoh,” as far as we can hear, the chattering is going on. Flock after flock comes in to the decoys and the dead flock grows apace. Suddenly the wind changed and came from the North; oh, such a cold blast! The wavies felt it too, and began to light. There were miles of them, like long snow banks. We shot, and called till we were hoarse, and they fluttered about our blinds almost at the very muzzles of our guns. The re- ports only brought more birds, and we got more shots. We gathered none till morn- ing. It was impossible to mark them down, in the moonlight. At last we got hungry, made a cup of cof- fee, and then took our blankets and curled in the blinds to await the coming of day- light.. But it was no use. The geese keot coming and squawking over our blinds, and gave us no rest. We would get up and fire a few shots and then a lull would come. We would try to sleep, but scarcely would we close an eye before new flocks would come and the pandemonium would be turned loose again. oe ate / A fi al Sat (i (|! 7 MLD UV W “ me Au AMY (= i ae 1 1 ih ail i) y Uo cae ‘tw EB ’ rg - pel : \- mek kits e - a 2 «le = en parity et ia om eae J r f ch ‘ Nye Wm. Opp, and Wm. Bellamy, Wellsville; Newell Philips and Riley Al- len, Allentown, N. Y.; Elba Reynolds, Belmont, N. Y. The club house is 4 miles from this vil- lage by the Erie and Fall Brook R.R. Grouse and quail shooting, in the vicinity, is reported good. EL CiWilecoxe SOME ALABAMA RAZOR-BACKS. Talladega, Alabama. Dear Coquina: I enclose you clipping from the ‘‘ Birmingham State Herald,” which I trust may arouse your righteous indignation, and: that of all other real sportsmen, against the fish hog, of high. or low degree. I often fish in the fruitful Florida waters and have had ample op- portunity to do as these men confess to having done; but my hands are clean. One good thing you are doing in REc- REATION; and that is, you are not only building up public sentiment against such wanton destruction of our sport; but are bringing the trespassers, themselves, to their senses and making them ashamed of their work. I read RECREATION, regularly, and only voice the general sentiment in saying it is the cleanest, purest sportsman’s journal published. Nothing in American literature can take its place. Long may you live to carry out your own idea of a true sports- men’s magazine. Wm. E. Henkel, Publisher ‘“‘ News-Reporter,” Talladega, Ala. The clipping referred to is as follows: The fishing party consisting of Messrs. B. B. Conner, T. T. Hillman, G. B. McConnell, J. D. Moor, Dr. R. M. Cun- ningham and M. B. Conner, Jr., of this city, and Hon. S. B. Trapp. of Montgomery. and Alf Truitt, of Anniston. who left for Fort Myers, Fla., on June 2, returned yesterday morning, Messrs. McCormack and Truitt having returned Saturday. ie They report splendid success: following is the catch ; Hon. S. B. Trapp. tarpon 6; sharks 4; and small fish, ag- gregating in all, g50 pounds. Mr. B,-B. Comer, tarpon, 4; several sharks; small fish, aggregating 900 pounds. Mr. T. T. Hillman, tarpon, 3; several sharks ; small fish, aggre- gating 950 pounds. Dr. R. M. Cunningham, tarpon, 3; sharks, 4; small fish. aggregating 800 pounds. Mr. J. D. Moor, tarpon, 1; several sharks ; small fish, aggregating 7o pounds. Mr. G. B. McCormack, tarpon, 1; small fish, aggregating 200 pounds. Mr. Alf Truitt, tarpon, none; sharks and small fish, 500 pounds. M. B. Conner, Jr., small fish, ro pounds. Totat for whole party, 5,100 pounds. FISH AND FISHING. RECREATION will soon have to enlarge its branding corral if the shipments of swine keep coming in at this rate—Epiror. IN MARYLAND WATERS. The present fishing season is said, by the knights of the angle, to be the best Mary- land waters have had for several years. As a result of the efforts of the Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association seining and trot-line fishing, for bass, has been broken up, in the Potomac river; and the sportsmen are having good times there, whenever the water is clear enough to fish. Bass are also being caught in large num- bers in the Susquehanna river. In this stream rockfish, or striped bass, are also biting well, the average catch being 40 to 90 to a boat, ina day. The fish run from 4 to 16 pounds. The waters for these fish are above Port Deposit; trolling with eel-tail bait is the popular method. The rockfish are so plentiful on the seining grounds that the fishermen are not making any money, the supply being greater than the demand. At Kent Island Narrows peeler crabs are used for bait, and rock weighing from 4 to 25 pounds are being caught. Perch are plentiful at Betterton, just be- low the Sassafras river, in Kent county. Mr. E. A. Maull reports that to fishermen caught 1,500 perch and rock, in 4 days, at Betterton. Fishing is also good at Fort Carroll, but citizens can only fish there after securing a permit from the United States engineer’s office. Perch and rock feed about the fort. The largest rock caught there, this season, weighed 33 pounds. August and September are the best months for fishing. Persons who have fished at the capes, at the mouth of Chesa- peake bay, have had grand sport with big bluefish, trout, drumfish, and occasionally a shark. At slack water sea trout can be caught as fast as the fisherman can handle them. Shooters predict that there will be great numbers of ducks on the Susquehanna flats this fall. They base their prediction on the fact of there being so great a run of rock- fish in the river. They do not attempt to explain the connection between the run of fish and the flight of ducks; but say it al- ways follows that there are plenty of ducks after a big run of fish Frederick City (Md.) “ News.” WISCONSIN NOTES. John Waite and A. J. Hawes, 2 guides on Pelican lake, secured for the month, for the parties they guided, a total of 63 muska- longe weighing 716 pounds. In addition to this they caught many smaller fish. 495 C. M. Cleary, of Antigo, and Mr. Todd, of Texas, caught nearly 100 pike in less than half a day. J. C. Smith and Chas. Roemer, of Clin- tonville, took about 200 pounds of pike and perch, on Pelican lake. T. F. Kane, Chicago, caught 100 wall- eyed pike and several pickerel and black bass at Pelican lake. Robert Karms, C. J. Maes, S. P. Morse and C. Drumm, of Kaukauna, caught 4o pike, 5 pickerel, 6 black bass, one 15 pound and one 124% pound muskalonge, and 50 perch. E. P. Reynolds, of Antigo, caught one 12 pound muskalonge, 5 wall-eyed pike and 1 perch. Chas. Roemer and J. C. Smith, of Clin- tonville, Wis., caught 44 pike, bass and pickerel. During a month’s stay at Pelican lake, Dr. E. C. Williams and W. H. Sterling, of Chicago, caught 48 muskalonge, averaging about 13 pounds each in weight. Mr. Harry Burt and H. French, of Rhine- lander, caught, in the Manitowish waters, in 3 days, 14 muskalonge and 40 pike, all good sized. On Tuesday July 13, A. Mehlman and Herman Lindner, of Oshkosh, went to Lake Poygan and in a few hours hooked 17 black bass and any number of pike, pickerel and sun fish. A recent day’s catch at Green lake is re- ported thus: Bryant of New York, 29 pickerel; Brooks of Chicago, 29 pickerel: G. W. Matthor of Chicago, 50 pickerel; Follensbee, of New Orleans, 19 pickerel, and many small catches were made, of 5 to 15 pickerel. A HOG ATTACKS THE PERCH. Editor RECREATION: The following was taken from a leading city daily: “‘ Dr. Fred H. Evans of the Chester Board of Health, with 3 lady companions, caught 260 perch, with hooks and lines, in the Delaware river, on Wednesday.” In looking over this pa- per these “fish swine” thus came to my notice, and I cannot content myself until I express my opinion of them in RECREA- TION. What a shame to have to allow such men to run at large! They-should be branded, and turned in a corral, to root like other hogs. The doctor should have been ar- rested as soon as he came ashore with his perch. What about our future supply of fish if such hoggishness is allowed to go unpunished. Suppose every angler should go out and catch 200 or 300 perch a day. How long would the supply last? 496 What are your sentiments on this slaugh- ter, Mr. Editor? Did they not catch 200 too many? ,Game Protector, Chester, Pa. At least that; and if all the Doctor's neighbors should express their condemna- tion of him, as vigorously as’: you have ex- pressed yours he would probably be more reasonable in future.—EDITOR. BIG CATCH OF TROUT. On last Saturday evening I saw the results of 2 days’ fishing by Sidney Williams. of Renton. There were 3 fishing baskets of trout which had been caught by him in Cedar river, near Danville. all of which were taken by hook and line, baited with salmon eggs. He and his brother never fish any other way. There were 571 fish, some of them quite large; all suitable for the table. Owing to the success of the 2 brothers, which from time to time has been reported, being so far beyond that of others who have visited this stream, doubts have been expressed, by some, im regard to the truth of the reports. Others have insinu- ated that such numbers of trout could not be legitimately taken ; and that powder or some other explosive was used. Such a charge is unfounded. An eye witness was present. fishing with Sidney all the time. and can testify that these fish were caught as above stated. Geo. F. Whitworth, in Seattle. Wash., ‘‘ Times.’’ “It is really wonderful how widely this Swinus icthus is distributed. The range of most other animals is limited to some cer- tain zone, or latitude, but the fish hog seems to be everywhere.—EDITOR. ; NOTES. The Helena, Mont., “ Independent ” says the dynamite fiend is abroad in that state, and that nearly all her mountain streams are being depleted of their trout supply. There is a state law prohibiting this infamous practice but the last legis- lature neglected to make any provision for wardens or for money to enforce it, and so the vandals can simply go on with the work unmolested. I would suggest a vigilance committee, armed with repeating rifles, as a good substitute for the missing game and fish wardens. That’s the way Montana formerly dealt with horse thieves, and a horse thief is a gentleman, any day, as com- pared with a man who will dynamite trout. —EDITOR. C. F. Taylor and J. S. Sacker have fished in Hazelhurst, Wis., says the Warren ‘‘ Sentinel ” Their smallest catch for any one day was 111 bass, pickerel, pike and perch, and they estimate they caught, in all, between 700 and 800 fish. And if they were gentlemen they would now be so heartily ashamed of themselves that they would sneak off and drown them- selves, in some swill barrel. Ep1Tor. Anglers are considerably excited over the big catch of black bass, made by Jerome E. Emerson and Burt Fergu- son, at 4 mile Point last Saturday. In eight hours they landed or fine black bass, aggregating 210 pounds. The lucky anglers had a photograph of the fine catch taken yes- terday. They placed the fish in three rows, ona barn door, one row consisting of 17 bass, averaging 31 pounds each, the second of 23 pound bass and the third of 144 or under. Lockport, N. Y., ‘‘ Union.” RECREATION. If this photograph includes their own mugs, as it probably does, they should send a copy of it to the Police Gazette and have it published in conjunction with those of other murderers, thieves, and vandals, of all sorts.—EDITOR. Judge Cummings, A. L. Mills, Mr. Huston, and Mr. Fred Geddes returned recently from a fishing trip in Mich- igan. They spent 4 days on the Au Sable river and in that time hooked 735 beauties. Judge Cummings says it was one of the most delightful fishing trips he ever had. These animals need never take off their coats to show their bristles. Everyone who reads the above will know they are well supplied.—EDITOR. When I was at King and Bartlett, some- body there told me of 4 men who went out on Spencer stream to see how many trout they could catch in a given time. They caught 1,000 in 18 hours! My remarks were not suitable for print, excepting the last, which was to the effect that lynch law only was applicable to such a case. I trust RECREATION will continue in the good work. A welcome awaits the com- ing of each number. . Howard F. Butler, Boston. The following catches were made at Camp Sherman, near Three Lakes, Wis., by Miss Clark and William Kearns, of Chi- cago, June 6 to 13: 93 pickerel, largest, 15 pounds; 13 black bass, largest, 51% pounds; 37 pike, largest, 6 pounds; 3 muskalonge, largest, 37 pounds, smallest, 13% pounds. Miss Clark caught the largest muskalonge. Phere. are “27 Sakes -here* thaticamerpe fished without making a portage, and as many more by making short portages; good fishing in all the lakes. M. Peck, Three Lakes, Wis. An Indiana man has invented an electric fishing rod which, if he could get sportsmen to use it, would undoubt- edly play havoc with the finny tribes. Itis so contrived, with conducting wires, that when a fish strikes the hook the pres- sure of a button, in the hands of the angler, completes the circuit and death instantly follows. The beauty of the whole thing, as the inventor describes it. is that the fish can then be taken from the water without difficulty.—Exchange. And some one should stick the tip of this rod in the inventor’s ear and then press the button.—EDITOR. What else can you give a man for a Christmas present that will give him so much pleasure, at so small a cost, as a yearly subscription to RECREATION? In remitting for RECREATION please send © P. O. or Ex. Money Order, or New York Draft. Checks on local banks cost me I0 to 20 cents each, for collection. GUNS AND AMMUNITION. AS TO 22 LONG RIFLE CARTRIDGES. G, G. LEHLE, Having noticed several inquiries in REc- REATION, concerning the selection of 22 calibre rifles, I believe some account of my experience with these may be of use to the young tyro who wishes to procure the weapon best adapted to his needs. Experience has taught me that the 22 calibre long rifle cartridge should be used only in single shot rifles, if accurate shoot- ing be required. The shell of this cartridge is not crimped around the bullet, and the bullet extends into the shell only a short distance, so that it is easily withdrawn or displaced. When the shooter who uses the 22 long rifle cartridge in a repeater forgets if there is a cartridge in the chamber of his rifle, and withdraws the bolt in order to dis- pel doubt, the shell is extracted without the bullet, which remains in the barrel, and the powder ts spilled into the action to clog and generally render it useless until cleaned. If the bolt be withdrawn but a short dis- tance the shell is pulled away from the bul- let very little but when the action is closed the shell and the bullet do not occupy the same position, with regard to each other, as before, and the result is a wild shot. Again. The pressure of the magazine spring, and the unavoidable jolting which the cartridge receives in a repeater render it unfit for accurate shooting because the bullet is loosened and displaced in the shell; so that its axis, when it enters the rifling, does not coincide with the axis of the rifle barrel. These objections to the use of repeating rifles, in connection with the 22 calibre long rifle cartridge, are not founded on theory, but on the results of actual experi- ence with the cartridge, and the 22 calibre Marlin rifle. Much better work may be done with this cartridge if it be used in a good single shot rifle, and the small game hunter loses nothing by discarding the re- peater. Consider, for a moment, the Winchester single shot rifle. If the shooter cannot re- member whether a cartridge has been placed in the barrel or not he depresses the lever until the breech block drops down enough to show the chamber without oper- ating the shell extractor. Hence a 22 cali- bre long rifle cartridge, in the barrel of this rifle [and most other single shot rifles] is not injured by an examination to determine if the rifle is loaded. The Winchester 22 calibre single shot is light, handy and may be loaded quickly enough for any kind of small game shoot- ing. The lever, after a shot, is depressed: a new cartridge placed in the chamber and 497 the lever restored. The rifle is now ready for firing. It is not necessary to cock the hammer, or to handle the empty shell with the fingers, because the arm is self cocking and is provided with a spring ejector that throws the empty shell far from the breech. In hunting small game the hunter’s life does not depend on his putting 3 or 4 shots into an animal, in as many seconds, and this rifle will be found quick enough to meet all requirements. The rifle is also very readily cleaned, as a rod may be inserted at the breech end of the barrel without taking apart the action. All 22 calibre rifles should be cleaned from the breech instead of from the muzzle. This is a matter of great importance if the fine shooting qualities are to be retained. There is one very sensible objection to the use of a single shot rifle, in connection with the 22 calibre long rifle cartridge; but it is easily overcome. The lubricant on this cartridge is exposed and this renders the cartridge unfit for use if carried in a dusty pocket or bag. It should be carried, in the woods, in a carrier made as follows: Select a sound piece of any wood, which may be easily worked. Cut it in the form of an arc of a circle, to fit your waist, and let it be about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and 2 inches thick. Bore into the top of it, with a small gimlet, 48 holes, neatly spaced, one inch deep. Now take.a piece of iron wire, of same diameter as body of the 22 calibre shell; heat it to a red, and with it burn out each hole. Fasten the little block to a belt and secure it around your waist. You now have a cartridge carrier which keeps your 22 calibre long rifle cartridges free from knocks, jolts and dirt, and de- livers them to you clean and perfect, no matter how much running or jumping you may do. Some riflemen may smile when reading this, but experience has taught me that this cartridge is delicate, and must not be ex- posed to knocks, or to dirt, if accurate shooting be desired. Many cartridges may be carried in a dirty pocket, or bag, jammed into a repeater and discharged with good results. Not so the 22 calibre long rifle, however. Those who take exception to the pre- ceding may be glad to learn that, in con- nection with another 22 calibre rim fire cartridge, I can see no objection to the use of a repeating rifle. The cartridge known as the “22 rim fire Winchester” contains a 45 grain bullet and 7 grains of powder. Its bullet is placed well into the shell, so that the lubricant is not exposed. This cartridge has proven very accurate. In fact, it is almost as accurate as the 22 long rifle. Owing to its larger charge of powder 498 and lead the 22 R. F. Winchester is su- perior to the 22 long rifle, as a small game killer, and, for this reason, I use it in pref- erence to the latter. On account of its inside lubrication, and the good hold which its shell has on its bullet, the 22 R. F. Winchester may be carried in bag or pocket with impunity, and fired in the repeater made for it, with excel- lent results. THE NEW SMALL BORE RIFLES. Editor RECREATION: As all big game hunters are interested in the new smokeless rifles, I will, through RECREATION, give my experience with them. The frst one I used was an 8 m.m. Mannlicher, and the bullets gave uneven results. The lead core, of the soft nosed bullets, seemed too hard. In some in- stances the bullet would pass through the body of a deer without upsetting, and would have no more effect than a full jacketed ball would. At other times the bullet would go all to pieces as soon as it struck, and, while making a terrible wound, gave but little penetration. I once shot a bull elk, with this rifle, at about Io yards, aiming at the back bone, and though the shot knocked him down, it failed to break his back. The bullet went all to pieces on striking. Right then I made up my mind I did not want any smokeless small bores in mine when after bear, and nothing I have _ since learned about them has changed my opin- ion. I used the Mannlicher about 18 months and while I found it accurate, at all dis- tances, up to 800 yards, and its flat trajec- tory a great help in game shooting, yet I do not consider its effect on game equal to that of any of the large calibre sporting rifles using black powder. Of course, when the bullet upset just right both shock and penetration were ahead of those given by black powder am- munition; but this did not happen with any reasonable degree of regularity. Last fall I began using another 30, and am not so well satisfied with it as I was with the Mannlicher. I think the core of the soft nosed bullet, used in the Savage, is altogether too soft. At short range it upsets too much, and the penetration is about what one would ex- pect from a 44-40-200. - It is all right to shoot a deer or antelope in the ribs, and have the ball lodge under the skin on the other side, provided there be plenty of shock and bloodletting; but when you stand in front of a big bear, or try to smash the shoulder of a bull elk, your bullet must not only shock but must go deep and smash everything it hits. For instance, the other day 4 of my hounds had a big cougar at bay on the ground. I took a shot at the brute, with RECREATION. my Savage, as the animal was quartering away from me, at about 30 feet distance. The jacket came off the soft nosed bullet, as it struck the cougar in the short ribs, and the core lodged just under the skin, the jacket penetrating into the lungs, butt end foremost. As the result I had but a small fraction of a second in which to stop him, and I do not like to think what would have happened if I had been depending on that first shot to stop a big grizzly, at close quarters. ; In my opinion the new rifles are all right for that class of sportsmen who use express rifles, cover their game any way, as they would with a shotgun, and depend on the bullet to so mutilate the animal, no matter where hit, that he cannot escape. But for the man who hunts large and dangerous game, and who depends on quick shooting and on placing his bullet in the right place to bring him out on top, black powder and lead bullets are good enough yet. I have never used any of the Winchester smokeless rifles, and know nothing of their work but what I have read; but I do not think the right combination has yet been hit, in the new ammunition, for a good big game cartridge. I have found that the Savage powder is seriously affected by cold, 24° below giving a high trajectory and un- even shooting. No doubt the new rifles have great possibilities; but they are not fully developed yet, and a great many of the claims made for them do not stand the test of practice. . Wm. Wells, Meeker, Colo. AGAINST THE 30 SMOKELESS. Pleasantville, N. Y. Editor RecrEATION: I greatly admire RECREATION, and believe its contributors to be all good fellows; yet am moved to utter a jeremiade against their apparent craze for the latest high velocity smokeless powder rifles. The rifles of our daddies were good enough to practically extermi- nate the game of a continent. What will our sons hunt? Clay birds? What is the great advantage of shooting a hole clear through a buck, with the pros- pect of also killing a4 man in the next coun- ty, before the bullet stops? I have played with firearms 20 years, and consider any man who uses a rifle larger than 32 calibre, in a settled country, a dangerous character and a poor marksman. If you must use a Savage rifle, Brethren, take it to the wilder- ness; and if you chance to pot a stray Ind- ian or trapper, you will at least have a chance to skip out, ahead of the sheriff’s posse. A friend of mine lately bought a Savage rifle, and, calling on me, with his pockets full of long-range cartridges, invited me to try the gun with him, on squirrels. Not GUNS AND AMMUNITION. caring to risk an indictment for man- slaughter, I declined, and besought him to inform me, in advance, whenever he in- tended to fire that gun within 3 miles of town, that I might retire to the cellar until the trowble was over. 3 The man who wants a more deadly arm, in skilled hands, than a Marlin repeater with black powder shells, should contract with the Almighty for a supply of chain lightning. What many shooters most need is a gun that will hold and aim itself. I know a man who shot the tail off a fox, and complained that his gun was no good anyway—yet he got all he aimed at. With a Marlin 22, long rifle shells and Lyman sights, I can score 9 kills out of 10 shots at woodchucks, coons or foxes, within 100 yards; and have dropped a chuck stone dead at 180 measured yards. What more can you ask of a gun. The man who isn’t smart enough to get within 180 yards of any animal, should quit hunting and turn con- gressman. Even the little 22 has a range greatly in excess of that claimed for it. I once shot a crow, through the body, at 75 yards, and the bullet continuing, hit a cow, peacefully grazing, more than 300 yards beyond. I had no idea before, that a cow was so agile and melodious. Didn’t stop to inquire how badly she was hurt, but when I reached the tall timber, half a mile away, that cow was still cavorting around the pasture, testify- ing loudly to the range and penetration of the toy gun. I never shoot even a 32 without a calcula- tion as to where the bullet would drop if I missed my mark. The ideal rifle would be one that would throw a ball, with the utmost accuracy, 200 yards and have it stop there. Instead of in- creasing the range of the modern rifle, in- ventors would do well to turn their atten- tion to providing us with something worth shooting at with any old gun. G. A. Mack. LARGE OR SMALL BORES? Chicago Ill. Editor RECREATION: The best parts of your magazine are “The Game Fields” and “ Guns and Ammunition.” These departments are read with profit by many a city dweller who has vainly sought, elsewhere, to obtain the informa- tion which they contain. It is true that game is becoming scarcer every year; and without news from many states who can select new fields when the old grounds are depleted by game hogs, or other vermin? The sales of the new 30 calibre smoke- less powder rifles are constantly increasing in this city. Many of these new rifles are taken by persons of limited experience, into the forests of Wisconsin and Michigan, 499 where most deer are killed within a range of 150 yards; and I expect to read of many accidents in these states, during the open season, which will be traced directly to the use of 30 calibre rifles. These new small bore smokeless powder rifles, charged with metal jacketed bullets, are selected by sportsmen because of their light weight, and flat trajectory. When shooting at deer or other large game, with- in 150 yards, however, the trajectory of a 45 or 50 calibre bullet, propelled by 70 to 120 grains of black or low pressure nitro powder, is flat enough to avoid missing the game, if the sights be held “on;” and the danger of shooting an unseen or unnoticed object, beyond the animal fired at, is much less than if a 30 calibre rifle were used. To illustrate: Suppose that, at a range of 150 yards on level ground, a hunter shoots at a deer, with a 30-30 or a 30-40 modern rifle. Assume that the bullet passes just above the deer’s back, describing at first a horizontal line. Now, unless the bullet is stopped by a tree, or some other obstacle, it will, at a distance of 300 yards beyond the deer, be high enough above the ground to mortally wound a man of ordinary size, by passing into his abdomen. If the deer had been shot at with a 45-90- 300 rifle, the bullet would, when 300 yards beyond the deer, be too near the earth to strike a man above the feet. Again, a small tree will check the flight of the 45 calibre 300 grain bullet; whereas the 30 calibre metal jacketed bullet will pass through a tree of considerable size, even though it have an exposed lead point. Sportsmen’ who hunt in a brushy or thickly wooded country, where game is shot within 150 yards, and where an unob- structed view of the country beyond the game cannot be had, would, therefore, do well to select a 45 or 50 calibre express rifle, of the older pattern, in preference to a 30 calibre smokeless. In a mountainous country, or on the prairies, where an unobstructed view may be had beyond the game, there can be no objection to the use of the 30 calibre rifles. G. L. Lehile. THAT LONG RANGE SHOT GUN. Orient Point, Suffolk Co., N. Y. Editor ReEcrREATION: I admire your model journal as much as ever. The “ Guns and Ammunition ” portion of it is especi- ally interesting to me. I have been under the impression I knew something about good guns, as I have bought, sold and used them for 40 years. I am acquainted with a number of different makes, and have used most of them. Among these are the Remington, Ithaca, Parker, Richards, Hemmingway, etc. I believe many of your readers will agree with me, fully, when I say these are good guns. 500 I do not, however, claim that any of them will kill game at 127 yards, with No. 8 shot and 3% drams of powder. Mr. Bert Paige, of Antrim, N. H., claims he kills hawks, with a Baker, at that distance, and wishes some one to come and see him do it. I wish very much to be one of the party to visit him and see this wonderful per- formance. A Baker (or any other 12 gauge gun) that will shoot No. 8 shot hard enough to kill at 127 yards, is a gun I would very much like to own, and I suspect a thousand more of my brother shooters would like to be in it, with me. A gun that is a sure killer at 60 yards (either rab- bits or ducks) is a good one. While one that is sure at 25 rods is a marvel. I want that gun! What say you—boys? Don’t you? I contend that a big gun (all things else being equal) will kill farther than a little gun; and it ought to. DREAD AD ese awilits IN FAVOR OF THE MARLIN. Eimnae@: Editor RECREATION: I have noticed a greal deal of correspondence in RECREA- TION, as to which is the best rifle. I have owned nearly all kinds of repeaters and single shots, both large and small bore; but have never found anything to equal the Marlin repeater. I have a ’92 model, 22 calibre, which is as accurate a gun as any man ever shot; and it gives wonderful pen- etration. I hand you herewith a target I made, and into which I put 7 bullets, at 4o vards, using ordinary open sights, and shooting off hand. In view of the fact that I had not fired a gun for 2 years, until to-day, I don’t be- lieve you will call this wild shooting. You will notice all the shots are above the centre line which I think shows that the shooting would have been closer had I placed the target at 50 yards, instead of at AO. I have never done much shooting with the larger calibre Marlin repeaters; but if they are as accurate and as perfectly made as their 22 calibre is, no sportsman need look farther for a gun that will fill all his requirements. Long live RECREATION. W. F. Packard. EXPLOSIVE BULLETS. I should like to ask your readers if they ever tried making explosive bullets for a 40-65 (or larger) rifle, by setting a 22 cali- bre short cartridge in the mould, bullet up, and then pouring the lead around it? When it is cold nothing will show but the butt end of the 22 shell, in the point of the larger slug. A friend and I have tried this and the bul- lets work well, at short distance. Being RECREATION. lightened by the process they have a ten- dency to fall, and are not so good at long range. My friend shot a coyote, at 150 yards, with one of these bullets. It hit him in the shoulder, and he looked as though he had been shot with a howitzer. If any sportsmen have tried other forms of explosive bullets I should be glad to hear from them. We have as good grouse and goose shooting here as can be had anywhere on the Pacific coast. If RECREATION should fail to come, one month, I would not be the only mad per- son in town; “there are others.” Ronimus, Pendleton, Ore. SOFT OR CHILLED SHOT? The Baker people and some other gun makers advise the use of chilled shot, with smokeless powder, to avoid leading the barrels, and soft shot with black powder. Is this right? If so why are all factory loaded nitro shells put up with soft shot, unless otherwise ordered, if the chilled shot are the better? F. C. Doane, Knoxville, Pa. ANSWER. I referred this letter to Captain J. A. He = Dressel, of the U. M. C. Co., who replies as follows: ; We do not think Baker and others, who advise the use of chilled shot on account of leading, are right. Chilled shot is prin- cipally used because of being so much harder that it does not become deformed in the loading. Therefore it leaves the gun in perfect shape and makes a more regular pattern. Some people think soft shot has more killing power, as it spreads to a cer- tain extent, on impact, and thus gives more shock, when used on live birds. Furthermore, we do not believe that the ordinary term “leading” in gun barrels,. when applied to shot, is exactly correct. The so-called leading is probably caused by the condensation of the gases in the barrel, which are packed continually by the shot passing through the barrel, and the coating thus becomes hard. There is in reality little if any lead in the matter. Furthermore, chilled shot, in loaded shells, costs $2.00 a thousand more than soft. This is one reason why some people prefer to use soft shot. In selling loaded shells, of the lower grades, it certainly would not do for us to use chilled shot, as the price would be entirely too great; and we could not sell them at the regular price, without doing so at a greater loss than we are now incurring. What else can you give a man for a Christmas present that will give him. so much pleasure, at so small a cost, as a yearly subscription to RECREATION? GUNS AND AMMUNITION. NOTES. Will you kindly tell me whether, in clean- ing rifle cartridges that have been used, it will spoil them, for reloading, to boil them? Will it anneal them? RECREATION is the best sportsmen’s journal I ever read, or heard of. Every man, woman or child, who has any love for sport should read RECREATION. Thos. Trebilcock, Houghton, Mich. ANSWER. It would not injure rifle shells to boil them; but that is not at all necessary. Simply place them in cold water, soon after firing, and let them lie half an hour. Then clean with a brush and wipe them dry, and they will be all right—Ep1rTor. I noticed in RECREATION the inquiry of J. M. M., Beloit, Wis,, about the 25-20 rifle. I have used one and find it large enough for any kind of small game. I first owned a 25-20 Marlin; but now have a Win- chester of same calibre; 34 inch barrel, set triggers, and Lyman combination rear and globe front sight; weight 934 pounds. A truer shooting gun I never saw. There are others just as good, but I flatter myself that I have one of the best rifles the Win- chester people ever made. It was made to special order and if J. M. M. ever comes here I should be glad to have him call and examine it. Jno. J. Schell, Mason City, Ia. I wish some of your readers would give me some information, through RECREA- TION, about nitro powder loads for shot guns, in field use; also as to best charge of nitro powder for duck shooting. I have been using 44 grains nitro, in a Forehand hammerless gun (32 inch barrels, and both full choked), and find that all birds shot inside of 30 yards are almost invariably ruined for food. What charge will do ef- fective work in the field? J. S. Estill, Savannah, Ga. I have been shooting a 30-30 Winchester smokeless, this season, and am thoroughly converted to the small bore for future use. I have shot 6 bucks, so far, and not one ran 30 yards. Three fell dead in their tracks. he soft pointed bullet makes a terrible wound. Also the gun will carry 250 yards and hit a deer without elevation. A. G. Allen, Ontario, Cal: I would like to ask some of the readers of RECREATION what they fill their rifle shells up with, when using short range loads. Would like to load my 32-40 Marlin shells with Io grain bullet and 15 or 20 grains of powder. Hoffman Livingston, Galatin, Kans. 501 Will some of you rifle cranks please tell me what kind and calibre I want for all around use, at target and for rabbits, squir- rels, and large game. RECREATION is ahead of them all. L. E. Morris, Bethlehem, Ia. Will some of the shooters who have used either a 12 or a 16 gauge Ithaca shot gun, let me know, through RECREATION, how they like them. E. R. Wilson, Cannon Falls, Minn. TO COQUINA. W. H. NELSON. Dear friend: the spirits of the woods Are calling unto thee, And Autumn has a thousand wiles To lure thee to be free. The mountains breathe through every cleft Their invitation strong, And every sparkling lake and stream Breaks into liquid song. Thy rifle, rusting in its rack, Stirs through its twisted heart; The trigger “creeps”’ to feel again Thy finger do its part. Thy rod, wrapped in its mildewed case, Sighs for the winding streams; 'Thy birchen boat turns in its sleep And yawns in blissful dreams. And I, thy friend, while Autumn tunes Her thousand-stranded lyre, Long for thine ear to drink the song Beside my hunter’s fire. Here while the silent mountains sleep And stars keep watch and ward, To share the blanket, and the cup, And “ briar ” of the bard. And thou art here. When twilight falls And by my fire I lie, Thou art beside me, and I gaze Down straight into thine eyes, My soul .wide open throws her door, And in thy voice I hear The sigh of winds and lapse of waves By some wild Western mere. Accept a hunter’s grateful thanks For joy that thou hast brought, An hundred thousand other hearts Echo the self-same thought. The minstrel’s harp is worn and frail, And frayed its feeble strings, And yet he dares to hope that thou Wilt hear the song he sings. NATURAL Fils TOR THREE LARGE SHELLS. C. M. DRAKE. No more delightful recreation than shell hunting can be found for those who love to wander along the sea shore. Shells are the admiration of the savage and ‘the learned, and one can learn something new of them every day. Let us go down to the water of Puget sound, at low tide; and fortunately the best tides come here, in summer, in the day- time. Owing to the peculiar shape of the sound the tides fall nearly 20 feet, in places, Dit -auwourth lessithanm thabymear acon, the head of deep sea navigation. Puget sound is one of the most wonder- ful inland seas in the world. It has more than a thousand miles of coast, many beau- tiful islands and sheltered bays, and sur- rounding hills covered with magnificent fir trees. Last, but not least, for the pleasure hunter, there is scarcely a rod of the shore on which some shells cannot be found. Perhaps the most valuable of these are the clams, which are abundant, in places, and of fine flavor. You can find them of all sizes, from the almost micro- scopic up to huge fellows weighing many pounds. The most curious of these is what is known as the goeduck (Glycimeris generosa) which is buried one to 2 feet in the ground. Far down in his:sandy bed the goeduck (not geoduck, as Webster has it) rests se- cure from all enemies except man. His long neck contains two siphonal tubes, one to take in his food, from the water, and one to spout out what he rejects. Unlike near- ly all other clams his shell does not begin to cover his body, and, in the place of the foot with which most clams dig, there is a hole through which water can be forced to enable the goeduck to sink. From the neck around the front to the hinge is a strip of tender meat, sometimes 2 pounds in weight, which can be cooked like beefsteak. It is delicious eating, though quite sweet and a little bitter, as its name, Glycimeris, signifies. But, indeed, after you clean out the large stomach, all the meat of the goeduck is eatable, even the rather tough neck making good chowder. The shells are handsome, the inside look- ing like porcelain. .Almost as big as the goeduck is the great Washington clam (Schizothaerus Nuttallii), which, like the goeduck, thrusts a long neck up through a hole in the sand. Their shells are the largest and heaviest of any mollusk here, often weighing one or 2 pounds. They do not burrow as deep as the goe- duck, seldom going beyond a foot deep, and the Siwash Indian women dig them 502 out by the hundreds, with sharp sticks. The Indians eat only the gills and mantle. Our common commercial clams are car- pet shells (Tapes staminea) and several spe- cies of Saxidomus (rock-house). These clams are dug by the ton, mostly for local markets, though many are exported. Some of the carpet shells are quite handsome, be- ing curiously marked, on their white shells, with patches of brown. Larger around even than the great Wash- ington clam is a member of the Pecten family which is called the large fan-shell (Amusium caurinum); but this big fellow is not so thick as the others, being quite flat though almost a foot across, in the very largest specimens. The Pectens are very pretty shells—al- most the prettiest on our coast; and this big member of the family is handsome, too, though not so pretty as the smaller fan shell (Pecten hastatus) found here. Their common family name is scallop and all the scallops are edible. Generally, only the large muscle, which pulls the shells together, is eaten; but the whole of this giant is good eating, of course except- ing the shells. Unlike most bivalves, the. Pectens are good swimmers, and dart through the water, or leap from the ground, by opening.and shutting their shells. While young they weave themselves fast to sticks, stones, or old shells, with coarse threads called a byssus. This shell lives in 20 or 30 feet of water, and prefers the upper edge of a steep bank, so it can jump into still deeper water when danger comes. Although) \ quite, dat,, the. Sirelis) are strengthened by a score of strong ribs and are not easily broken, except on their knife-like edges. Barnacles often grow on the upper valve, as they also do on what we may call the nose of the great Washington clam. The shells of the large fan, and of the goeduck, are not common, and even here they sell for 25 to 50 cents a pair. THE BUFFALO-HEAD QUESTION. Evidently my note of protest against judging buffalo heads by their horns alone has roused the ire of the owner of. the sheared head shown on the cover of REc- REATION for May. Mr. Sheard says that head “‘ has extremely long hair!’”’ Will the reader please refer to the picture, and thus. get the correct measure of Mr. Sheard as a judge of hair. For my part, I am amazed at the man’s audacity in making such a statement. Instead of meeting argument with argu- ment, he beclouds the real issue by throw- ing a shower of mud at my “ bad-lands NATURAL HISTORY. bull; ’ which is all right, and no offence whatever. The bull can stand it if Mr. Sheard can. Nevertheless, is it not strange that during all these 10 years our “ eminent natural- ists’? and equally “‘ eminent taxidermists ”’ could have been dancing a continuous war- dance on the reputation of that old bull, and no word of it should have reached me until now? Yet, if Mr. Sheard tells the truth, that is exactly the case; and it is very sad. I have lived along in the belief that after having studied that particular animal, and sketched his outline as he stood wounded and at bay; after having killed him, and made 2 elaborate series of measurements of his dead body (one before skinning and the other after), and that having mounted him, at my leisure, according to those measurements, even the most jealous of my rivals would allow me to know something about him. If there are any naturalists or taxidermists, eminent or otherwise, who really believe they know more about the form and size of that animal than I did - when I mounted him, I can only accept this as proof that the fools are not all dead, even yet. The statement that this animal “has ex- cited as much hostile criticism as any speci- men in the National Museum ”’ deserves to be classed in the same category as Mr. Sheard’s declaration regarding that “ex- tremely long hair.” If things are as my Western friend says they are, it is a great pity the truth has not been published in time to stop the repro- duction of the numerous portraits of that bull that have appeared in scic.:tific books and periodicals, since 1887. Evidently some good men have been deceived. J. Carter Beard, Ernest Seton Thompson and Miss Palmer have used him as a model. So have other artists. Sir William Flower, Director of the British Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Lydecker published his portrait in their ‘““ Mammalia, Living and Extinct” (page 363). This same portrait has been published in ‘“ Nature;” and Dr. Shufeldt reproduced it, with strong expres- sions of approval and admiration, in “Scientific Taxidermy” (page 422). Mr. Sheard asks me to “ make it an ob- ject”? for him to show a picture of a finer head than that of the mud-covered bull in the National Museum. Money bets, on natural history questions are, so far as I know, never decided, and are merely a form of bluff of which the public has grown weary. If the exponent of sheared buffalo heads does not find the honor of owning a finer head than any in the United States National Museum a sufficient “‘ object” to repay him for mailing a photograph to RECREATION, he will have to go objectless, so far as I am concerned. William T. Hornaday. 5°3 WINTER BIRDS IN A BIG CITY. JOHN BOYD. In this city of Toronto, with over 200,000 people, we have not the advantages of studying nature as we would wish; yet there occur many opportunities of learn- ing the ways of our feathered friends, and not the least of these chances come in win.- ter. The period between December ist and March 15th is generally looked upon as the ornithological holiday; but we, in Canada, regard it as the season when we find the rarest of our birds. I say our birds, for at that time those we come across are Cana- dian in the truest sense of the word, being born and raised to maturity within the con- fines of the Dominion, and few of them ever venture so far South as Ontario. The winter of 1896-1897 was not produc- tive of many surprises to the collector or student of ornithology; yet it furnished many interesting studies of the birds that live here, or that pay us a visit, from their far off Northern homes. I will jot down, from my field note book, some items about birds that came under my observation. Snow Buntings (Plectrophenax nivalis), were fairly numerous on Toronto Island, as well as North and West of the city. There seemed to be in each flock an un- usual number of specimens which were abnormally large and in the most splendid plumage. Horned Lark (Otocoris alpestris). The familiar shore larks are everywhere. There were hundreds in every field and by the roadside, on the frozen bay and in the streets. Their pleasant voices do much to enliven a walk when the temperature is hovering around the zero mark. Redpoll (Acanthis linaria) are the ever active little fellows we look for among the dried and frozen weeds, picking out their scanty fare; but just as often do we find them on the higher trees calling to each other in a way that much resembles the notes of American goldfinch. Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vesper- tina). A specimen is reported to have been taken from near Weston, about 5 miles from Toronto, but I am not able to vouch for the accuracy of the report. The bird is rare in this locality, and very erratic in its visits. Bohemian waxwing (Ampelis garrulus) are not so numerous as last winter, but a number have been seen throughout the city. Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) like the former, has not been plentiful: still in the Northern and Western suburbs they have been seen. They are a robust, soci- able gregarious family. Northern Shrike (Lamius borealis). I se- cured one of these in the act of devouring a shore lark. They are not numerous, dur- 504 ing the winter, and it is well for the smaller birds that such is the case, for enough per- ish through this butcher’s rapaciousness. If they would confine their attacks and slaughter to thinning out the number of Passer domesticus, we would be inclined to protect Jamius from the small boy with a gun. Black capped chickadee (Parus atricapil- lus) is a hardy little fellow who is equally at home in the city orchard as in the deep woods. He is a general favorite, and his work for the fruit grower is of incalculable value. Hairy woodpecker (Dryobates villosus) is often found inside the city limits; and while not plentiful they are not by any means rare to the student of winter ornithology. American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) may be considered a resident here; for although the greater number migrate, we find some of them frequenting the sheltered groves and hollows, around the outskirts, where they appear to brave the cold, with but little if any hardship. This is not a varied list of midwinter resi- dents, but, considering the crowded city, and the densely settled country adjoining it, we think we are favored in having even these to cheer us when the woods are still and everything is under a mantle of snow and ice. We are looking forward to the time when the lengthening days and the warmer sun will start the migrations North, that we may watch our feathered friends winging their way through storms and fogs, with an irresistible desire to reach the place where a year previous they were perhaps hatched and reared. It is a question hardly explainable, as to why these birds shouldleave a land of abun- dant fare, in the South, to move to a place, which they, in a few short months, must again quit; thus exposing themselves twice to a fatiguing journey of thousands of miles. They have done it from the creation of the world, and no doubt the change be- comes a matter of necessity. We admire the courage that prompts such an undertaking, and would respect it still more if we only knew why the change was necessary; but as to this we are in the dark. All the reasons advanced, so far, are pure conjecture, and it remains for the new school of scientists to clear up what is at present in doubt on the subject of migra- tions. IN DEFENCE OF THE BLACK BEAR. © Dr. W. A. Croffut, of Washington, has entered a protest, with the Interior Depart- ment, against the suggestion of Superin- tendent Young that the black bear in the park be diminished in number by being captured and given to museums. Dr. Crof- fut says: ¢ RECREATION. “A good many will think Colonel Young’s report premature. But black bear are by no means numerous in the park. One may wander all over it, for a fortnight, and not see a bear. In the immediate vicin- ity of the hotels, and permanent camps, these half-tame wild beasts make frequent appearances, and their playful antics and gambols are the delight of tourists. If a vote were taken of those most interested it would certainly be in favor of increasing, rather than diminishing, the number of bears. Unless their cubs are injured they will run-from anybody who faces them, and women, and even children, have been known to capture a cub and carry it away from its mother, without serious resistance. An old trapper told me he had never known a bear in the park to injure a human being unless first wounded by him. A black bear will run from any kind of dog, and is just about as harmless as a cow. The bear in the Yellowstone rival the geysers and the canyons, as entertainment for the tourist, and I would as soon think of filling up Morning Glory Spring as allowing these good-natured and playful creatures to be carried away.” A BIG MOOSE-HEAD. I killed a moose in New Brunswick that is said to be the largest ever killed in that province. It is certainly the largest I have any record of; but I should be pleased to hear from any of your readers who may know of one comparing with it. Here are some of the dimensions: He weighed 1,500 pounds and as he lay dead he meas- ured 11 feet long. That is the only meas- urement I made then, but since the head was mounted it shows thefollowing: a girth of neck, at shield, of 5 feet; length from shield to end of nose 4 feet; neck girth, in smallest place, 4 feet. The bell is 14 inches long, and is a split or double bell. Girth of head 4 feet 5 inches; width between the eyes 10 inches: circumference of horn, close to head, 1134 inches, and 934 inches 2 inches from the head; spread of antlers 4 feet 6 inches. They have 39 points, 19 on one side and 20 on the other. I am sorry I have not the width of the web, but it is very wide. Neither can I give length of antler. The head is symmet- rical, and the antlers very large, extending back over the neck with a long, graceful SWeep. The head was confiscated by the New Brunswick government and hangs in the crown land department, at Fredericton, where it can be seen and these measure- ments verified. Can anyone beat it? I have tried in vain to get the head. . Harry M. Church, New Bedford, Mass. NATURAL HISTORY. AS TO GROUSE AND QUAILS. Please tell me the difference between pheasants, ruffed grouse and partridges. E. M. Loeffler, Keokuk, Iowa. ANSWER. The only one of the 3 birds you name, that is a native of this country, is the ruffed grouse. This is called, in various localities, pheasant and partridge; but both are er- roneous. We have no native pheasants or partridges in this country. Some English, Mongolian and Chinese pheasants have been introduced and are being extensively bred. In most cases they are confined to game preserves or private lands; but in a few cases they have been turned out, as in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. In Oc- tober RECREATION you will see a picture of 2 men, each of whom is holding a bunch of these birds that have been killed. The quail or bob white is also called a partridge, in the South; but this appella- tion is wrong. The partridge is an Eng- lish bird which, in size, is between our quail and our prairie chicken, and is darker col- ored than either. A correct drawing of the ruffed grouse appears on page 188 of September ReEc- REATION.—EDITOR. NOTES. Referring to measurements of game, as quoted in RECREATION, I give dimensions of a grizzly bear we killed in the Wind river country, in 1891. Length from tip of nose to tip of tail, 9 feet 8 inches. Breadth between ears 16 inches. Around forearm 24 inches. These figures are from memory. I have lost the record of exact measurements but the figures are impressed indelibly, on my memory. We estimated his weight at I,000 pounds, comparing him with the biggest horse in the outfit, which weighed 1,200. An old trapper (B. Baker), who lived in that vicinity, said this was the largest bear he ever saw. I have the hide mounted, here in Denver. D. L. Mechling, Denver, Colo. In June RECREATION Mr. E. S. Thomp- son asks if any reader of your magazine has ever observed the habit the wolf has of rolling in carrion. I have never had the pleasure, or displeasure, of seeing a wolf do this, but I have often seen a hound, be- longing to a friend of mine, perform him- self in this way. It was about 2 years ago that I first noticed him smelling of a dead horse that lay near the edge of a bit of woods. The dog did not eat any of the decayed flesh, but satisfied himself by rubbing both sides of his body wherever the flesh of the horse seemed the most decayed. 5°5 The second time I noticed it, the hound rolled in carrion of the worst kind. That is, the remains of a dog, as nearly as I could make out, that had been dead for some time. P. G., Chicago. ‘ As the question, ‘“ why do dogs roll in carrion” is up, I will give what I believe to be the reason. A year ago last spring I took up a stray dog which I thought looked like a good one, and he has proven such, though no one else seemed to think him worth feed- ing. He was very thin; had mange and was covered with lice. In fact he was a regular tramp. This dog would roll in carrion, at every opportunity, and I believe he did it for no other reason than to rid himself of lice. Since getting rid of those pests he has quit the habit all together. O. B. Johnson, Orion, Ill. I had the rare good fortune to get bit- ten by a rattlesnake, some weeks ago, and feel the effects of it yet. I say good fort- une; but between you and me, I would not have a similar experience for a good round sum, again. All the same, I am glad it hap- pened. You see, I have kept rattlesnakes, as pets, for years; have bred them, handled them, and can do almost anything with them. It was entirely due to my own care- lessness that I was bitten, and the snake that did it is now my favorite pet. I have some individuals which have been in my possession many years. Am afraid you will think me a crank, but I like to take up the less usual, without in any degree losing interest in natural history, at large. Percy Selous, Greenville, Mich. Where can I get some ideas on how to mount birds? What is the best for a be- ginner? F. D. Levens, Fort Edward, N. Y. ANSWER. — The best book ever published, on this subject, is “ Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting,’ by Wm. T. Hornaday. You will find an ad of this book on page xxxi of October RECREATION. It is published by Chas. Scribner’s Sons, 153 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Price $2.50.—EpITorR. Please send me the names and addresses of all the sportsmen of your acquaintance, in order that I may send them sample copies of RECREATION. “IT see you have had your last winter’s sealskin made over.” “Yes. It cost more than a new one, you know.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer. 506 SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS FOR, 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS. Read the deadly parallel columns: 1895 1896. 1897. EMILY. seo ctoye bs $379 $723 $2,146 February 256 693 2,427 IMMare li ive-dtye one 300 1,049 2,215 PAST OV I Reap Rec Pee 342 645 1,921 IVAN Feats Sur caneaake ayes 292 go2 1,596 Ae ae We dai 507 770 1,402 ELM e eal sah ey ch ote is poe 345 563 {,101 JaNTURERITS( CAG OANA chats 306 601 1,906 SEPLSMINIEL Mia, yao 498 951 2,223 Ogtobler) 2 s55,080% 438 969 2,086 INOwemlber 2) 3). 586 1,054 WMeCEMbET 2 ate 652 1,853 $4,671 $10,773 Some of my readers will remember that in November RECREATION I predicted the month of October would yield 2,700 sub- scriptions. It did not do so. However, it came within 114 of it; and the showing is a good one as compared with the corre- sponding months in ’95 and ’96. PHOTOGRAPHS OF LIVE BIRDS AND ANIMALS. Mr. W. E. Carlin, who has been photo- graphing and collecting natural history specimens for RECREATION, in Idaho and Montana, during the past summer, has lately returned to New York and has brought with him about 400 negatives of living wild animals, birds, reptiles, insects, plants, etc., many of which are among the finest ever made. Mr. W. H. Wright, of Spokane, Wash., has been with Mr. Carlin, all summer, and has rendered him material and valuable aid in this work. These photos will be published in future issues of RECREATION, as fast as room can be found for them, with notes relating to the manner in which each -picture was made. These articles will bear the general title of “ Hunting with a Camera.” Probably no man has ever done a more thorough and systematic piece of work in this line than this of Mr. Carlin’s. Though surrounded by big game and game birds, all summer, he tells me he fired but one shot during the entire season, and that at an elk which his party needed for meat. Mr. Carlin is an enthusiastic sportsman and an expert rifleman, and every man who has ever been in a big game country can appreciate the devotion he must have felt for his art, when he could deny himself the privilege of killing game, for the higher a of photographing and Beil it, alive RECREATION. Mr. Carlin’s work is of untold value to science and will prove deeply interesting to every sportsman and every lover of nat- ure. The first instalment of his new stock of pictures is published in this issue. They treat of the mountain chipmunk. This little animal was pursued and caught, in the various positions and poses shown here, at the cost of untold patience and days of valuable time. In many other instances Mr. Carlin spent several days in order to get just such pictures as he wanted, of a single small animal or bird. There is a rare treat in store for the read- ers of RECREATION, during the coming year. THE LEAGUE IS A CERTAINTY. As will be seen by correspondence pub- lished on pages 465, 6, 7, 8, of this issue of RECREATION, Mr. Lydecker’s suggestion for a League of American Sportsmen has met with general and hearty approval. There has long been urgent need for such an organization as is now proposed, and several efforts have been made in this direc- tion. None of these has, however, been as successful as it should have been. This is mainly due to the fact that sportsmen in- general have not heretofore been ready for them: but the time is now ripe for action. The game hogs and the fish hogs have done their dirty work so effectually, and have flaunted it in the faces of sportsmen so persistently, that every decent man in the country is now ready to calla halt on them. Many good men have heretofore rested secure in the hope that the game and fish would outlast the work of the butchers; but all such have been awakened, within the last year or 2, to the fact that this war- fare cannot be longer endured, and that the fish and game will be practically extinct, everywhere, within a few years, unless dras- tic measures are taken, at once, to protect them. It is now time for all decent sports- men to combine and to work, day and night. for the protection of fish and game and for the extinction of the hogs. A League of American Sportsmen is a foregone conclusion. A call will be pub- lished in January RECREATION, for a con- vention to meet in this city, to organize this movement; to adopt a constitution and by- laws; to elect officers and to plan a cam. paign, not only for ’98, but for all time te come. Due notice will be given of the ex- act time and place of the meeting; and it is earnestly hoped that every friend of game protection, who can possibly reach New York at that time, will be present. In January Recreation Mr: W. F. bie McCormick tells a most delightful story of canoeing and ouananiche fishing, on the upper Mastassini river, im Canada; Profess- PUBLISHER'S DEPARTMENT. or B. W. Evermann, of the U. S. Fish Commission, writes entertainingly of a trip to the wonderful Crater lake, in Oregon; Mr. Ernest Seton Thompson, the eminent artist-naturalist, tells a most amusing bear story; Mr. W. T. Hornaday, Director of the New York Zoological Park, contributes a beautiful poem on the mountain sheep; Mr. Carlin writes of hunting with a camera, and many other able writers tell good stories. The January number will be un- usually rich in pictures, and in its various departments. This is a good time to send in your subscription, and that of your best friend, in order to begin with the new year. RECREATION now has over 25,000 actual paid subscribers. If each one of these should induce one friend to subscribe, this would give it over 50,000 subscribers. The American News Co. is handling 13,000 copies a month. If each man who buys RECREATION, at a news stand, would induce a friend to buy a copy, each month, this would give me a news trade of 26,000 copies a month. RECREATION is a great power for game and fish protection. Think how much greater its influence would be if its circu- lation were doubled. How many men will do their part, toward this work, within the next 60 days? Will you be one of them? Nearly 500 grizzlies have been killed in —September number of RECREATION. The names of the hunters who put the 3 shots in the right places, according to the diagram on file in this office, will be pub- lished in January RECREATION, together with another picture of the bear, showing where these shots were placed. All persons are warned against paying money to Geo. Roessler, who has been canvassing for subscriptions to RECREA- TION, in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Troy and other points in this State. He is a swindler and is not authorized to take subscriptions for RECREATION, anywhere. With this issue my circulation reaches the 50,000 mark. Now I start out for the 100,000. I shall have it by December ’08. Make a note of this and see if this predic- tion proves correct. I am now offering a $750 upright piano for 200 yearly subscriptions to RECREATION, at $1 each. Here is an excellent opportu- nity for some energetic woman to get a high grade piano for a few days’ work. In any city of 5,000 inhabitants, or more, a club of this size can be enrolled in a week. Write for particulars. 5°7 PUBLISHER’S DEPARTMENT. The Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y., has issued a book entitled ‘‘ Kodak Works” which contains 25 full page cuts, illustrating the Eastman factory and the branch stores. This book contains a lot of valuable information and food for reflec- tion. Nothing ever before published has shown, in a more forcible way, the great hold which amateur photography has on the American people. Here are millions of dollars of capital and thousands of people employed, in one institution, to manufact- ure cameras and photographic materials, nearly all of the output being used by ama- teurs. Yet this is only one of a dozen large concerns, in this country, whose product is absorbed by this class of people. A prominent business man asked me, a year ago, if I did not think the taste for amateur photography was declining. If he or any other thinking man will examine this new book of Eastman’s, he will not, for a moment, entertain such an idea. Amateur photography never had so strong a hold on the people as now, and it is growing as the days and years multiply. The art is yet in its infancy and the time will come when thousands of people will practise it, where now only dozens do so. HANDSOME AND MAGNIFICENT. “The Black Diamond Express” of the Lehigh Valley Railroad—rightly termed “The handsomest train in the world,” has been reproduced in miniature, in the shape of a toy train which is an exact fac simile, so far as outward appearance is concerned, of the famous Black Diamond Express, operated between New York, Philadelphia and Buffalo. It is 5% feet long, weighs 20 pounds, and consists of engine, tender and cars,representing the cafe, library and par- lor cars of this magnificent moving palace. This ingenious and unique toy is on sale at the principal hardware stores, along the Lehigh Valley, whose addresses may be ob- tained by communicating with Chas. S. Lee, G. P. A. L. V. R. R., Philadelphia, Pa. The Union Metallic Cartridge Co. ad- vises me that the notice of its book of the game laws, published in October RECREA- TION has brought such an avalanche of orders for the book that the first edition is already exhausted. Another edition is in press which will be out within a few weeks, when all pending orders will be promptly filled. Friends of RECREATION will render valu- able aid to this magazine by buying goods advertised therein, in preference to those that are not. BICY CEING: THE BEST BICYCLE. Long Island City. I am not selling, praising or criticising any bicycle. I have simply an idea that after 6 years experience as a rider and hav- ing owned 3 different mounts I can at last conglomerate a strong, durable and per- fect bicycle, for touring and general riding. My first wheel was a Crescent; my second a Syracuse and my third a 96, 26 inch, truss frame Fowler. In my judg- ment there is no “best” wheel on the market; so I will take parts of several wheels and construct my perfect bicycle. All the bicycles from which I take parts are good. Now to the building. I take my ’96 roadster, 26 inch Fowler, with an 11 inch steering-head, the crank hanger having about a I inch drop, the lines of which are good and the rake of the fork as yet un- surpassed. Instead of the present crank hanger I have brazed in its place a ’96 Co- lumbia crank hanger and shafts. The rea- son for this change is that the Columbia does not have the troublesome cotter pins. In the place of my present fork I sub- stitute, on the same lines and rake, a ’97 Lyndhurst fork, which extends to the top of the steering-head. This adds safety and strength to what I believe to be the vital point ona bicycle; but instead of the Lynd- hurst fork crown I use one on the arch principle, as at present employed in the ’97 Fowler and Remington. Next come the wheels. I believe the present number of spokes employed, 32 front and 36 rear, too small and so would use, as I had on my Syracuse, 40 front and rear. I never had, in 2 seasons riding, one of these spokes snap or become loose or get out of true. I next add Fowler sprock- ets, 97 Columbia chain, and gear case. You can use whatever tire you like best. I use Volt tires, made in New Brunswick, and have never yet had a puncture. Their diameter is 15% inches. Each rider must satisfy himself as to the best saddle Record pedals, ’96 pattern, are my choice. Use metal handle bars, with not more than 4% inches drop, and as wide as your shoulders, so as to permit the arms to be parallel, in riding, which will prevent your becoming round-shouldered and will enable you to keep your chest inflated. The grips, on the bars, should be bisected by the steering head. Have your saddle on a level with the handle bars; the peak of the saddle to be on a perpendicular line through the middle of the crank axle, to the floor. The peak a my saddle is 14 inches from the handle ars, 508 Such is my idea of the “ best wheel,” and I will gladly answer any inquiries. Let us hear from others and thus we may be able to get at what constitutes a perfect bicycle. Harry S. New. P.S. Received RECREATION (October) to-day and it is something great. Shale THE CHAINLESS BICYCLE. ORRIN D. BARTLETT. The coming of the chainless wheel is the topic of the day, in cycling circles. Whether the change in driving mechanism will be successful remains to be seen, after the numerous models shall have been tho- roughly tested by many riders. It is to be hoped the bevel gear can be constructed and applied to wheels, in a satisfactory manner; for if so it would have many ad- vantages over the chain. Chief among these would be cleanliness. The machine would look neater and the danger from catching the clothing in sprockets or chain would be entirely ob- viated. I have seen 2 accidents, from this cause, within the past week. We must await, patiently, the result of the tests which are to be made, before growing enthusiastic on the proposed change, for there are many difficulties to overcome, and the bevel gear may never be generally used on bicycles. In all former attempts it has been found that no bicycle frame could be built stiff enough to hold the gear teeth in perfect alignment. A bevel gear, no matter where applied, must be firmly secured, in a per- fectly rigid frame, else the gear teeth will not mesh properly Any Jack in this di- rection would cause undue friction and the teeth would break off. This would, of course, ruin the gear Repairs in such a case, of a temporary nature, would be im- possible. New teeth could not be put in, even by the best machinist, to say nothing of the average repair man whom you run across in the rural districts, and who usu- ally knows about as much of fine mechanics as a school boy does. An entirely new sprocket would be necessary and you would probably be com- pelled to walk home. Another serious drawback would be the difficulty in adjust- ing the gear, after having had the rear wheel off to mend the tire, or for cleaning. Even a difference of +4a of an inch, in the set of the cogs, would make the gear run badly. It is also impossible to take up the slack, or wear, on a bevel gear. There is abso- lutely no way of remedying wear except to BICYCLING. put in a new set of cog wheels as soon as the old ones become even slightly worn. It is a well known fact that in all kinds of shops or mills, wherever a bevel gear can be replaced with a belt it is done, because the belt economizes in power, and reduces the percentage of loss from repairing. If this be true of heavy machinery it must prove equally true as to bicycles. There is much less friction from the use of the chain than from the bevel gear, not- withstanding the many contradictions. The model chainless wheels, made up by various factories, for the coming season, are all too heavy to ever become popular as against the chain wheel, even were it possible for them to run as well. In order to get even a fair degree of rigidity a bevel gear machine must be several pounds heavier than the average road wheel, pro- pelled by the chain. Several chainless models will be shown the coming season; but their success can- not yet be predicted. They are all built practically on the lines of the old “ League Chainless,” which made a fruitless effort to gain public favor, a few years ago, and was finally consigned to the junk pile. The manufacturers make a desperate ef- fort, each year, to bring out some radical change in construction, in order to stimu- late trade; but it can be safely said the few who bite on the bevel-gear bait, next year, will soon return to the good old reliable chain wheel and will stay with it a long time. Of course we may be happily disap- pointed in the working of the new machine; but the chances are indeed small. Better let the other fellow try it, first, and see how he comes out. You may break, you may shatter . His bones if you will, But the scorcher will hang o’er The handle bars still. —Cleveland Leader. HOW TO TIME YOURSELF. Brooklyn, N. Y. Editor RECREATION: I recently worked out a simple method of finding how fast a bicycle is travelling. A watch must be held in the hand or attached to the handle bar. Also the gear of the wheel must be known. The rule gives the number of seconds dur- ing which the revolutions of the pedal shaft are to be counted; the number of revolu- tions being the number of miles the wheel is travelling, in an hour. The number of seconds is found by the following rule: Gear of wheel SHE = Seconds to count. In the case of a wheel geared to 76 this would be ¢-3$s- = 12.92; or, say 13 seconds. Commence to count the revolutions when the second hand is 13 seconds before the minute, and stop just on the minute. 599 If during 13 seconds the pedal shaft has made 12 revolutions you are travelling at the rate of 12 miles an hour. For greater accuracy the revolutions might be counted for 26 or 39 seconds, and then divide the result by 2 or 3. TABLE. Gear. Seconds to count. 64—10.9 68—11.57 72—12.25. 70—12.92. 80—13.6. : 84—14.3. B. She took my heart, the cruel girl, And crushed it ’neath her wheel, But it might be worse, So I shall not curse— It might have been my wheel. YOUR FOURTH LESSON. MARY A. DICKERSON. What exuberance you feel When you mount your shining wheel And go dashing down the smooth as- phalted street; While your teacher runs behind Till with dust he’s almost blind eee unexpressed reflections can’t be eat. Then you think you’re looking swell, And you're learning extra well, And you get an over confidential jag; Then the next thing that you know There’s an awful, crashing blow And you find yourself reposing on a flag. But it’s not a flag of glory, And you never tell the story When your neighbors ask you how you learned to ride; But you'll find they never press you— They know too much—for bless you! Every one of them has done that very slide! The largest prize winners of the year, among the amateurs, are Earl Peabody, of Chicago, who is credited with 79 firsts, and Fred Schade, of Washington, who has won 61 firsts. Ray Dawson and I. A. Powell, of the new York Athletic Club, follow close on the heels of Schade. Mark Twain tells a story of a minister who was once driven over a road that was so bad he declared that if he ever went to hell he wanted to go over that road, be- cause he would then be glad when he got there. CANOEING. AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION 1897-98. Commodore, F. L. Dunnell, Brooklyn, Vy, Sec y-Treas., C. V. Schuyler, 309 Stxth Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. LV, PURSERS, Atlantic Division, Wm. Carpenter, Sing Szug, N.Y. Central Division, Laurence C. Wood- worth, Gouverneur, IV. Y. Eastern Diviston, F. J. Burrage, Newtown, Mass. Northern Division, Edgar C. Woolsey, 37 Charles St., Ottawa, Can. Annual dues, $1; tnitdation fee, $1. Date of meet for 1598, Aug. 5th to 19th, Stave Island, tooo Islands, N. Y. West Ay CoA MEMBERSHIP, Applications for membership may be made to the purser of the division in which the applicant resides on blanks furnished by purser, the applicant becoming a mem- ber provided no objection be made within fourteen days after his name has been off- cially published in RECREATION. The fifteenth annual meeting of the American Canoe Association was held at the Clarendon Hotel, Brooklyn, N. Y., Oc- tober 16, 1897. Commodore Frank L. Dun- nell presiding. The meeting was called to order at 10.30 a.m. The roll was called by Secretary- Treasurer Schuyler, 21 Officers and Mem- bers of the Executive Committee being represented out of a possible 24; as fol- lows: Commodore, F. L. Dunnell; . Secretary-Treasurer, C. V. Schuyler; Librarian, W. P. Stephens. Atlantic Division: Vice-Com. Thos. Hale, Jr., Rear Com. F. M. Pinkney, Purser W. M. Carpenter, Executive Committee, F. C. Moore (proxy J. B. Mowrey), G. P. Doug- las Eastern Division: Vice-Com. L. S. Drake, Rear Com. R. H. Hammond (nor L. A. Hall), Purser F. J. Burrage. Executive Committee, P. C. Wiggins, A. W. Dodd (proxy R. A. Polonnio). Central Division: Vice-Com. J. R. Stewart. Rear Com. A. H. McNabb (proxy H. Williams), Purser L. C. Wood- worth, Executive Committee, H. C. Morse, F. G. Mather. Northern Division : Vice-Com. D’Arcy Scott, Rear Com. G. A. Howell (proxy J. W. Sparrow), Purser E. C. Woolsey. This was an unusually large attendance, a record which we believe has never been equalled. Heretofore annual meetings have been held later in the season, when it is generally cold and disagreeable, especially for travel- ling, and the result of this year’s meeting 510 shows that it is advisable to hold same earlier than has been the custom. The full Board of Governors was also present as follows: R. J. Wilkin, president ; Butler, J. N. McKendrick. The reports of each division, Secretary- Treasurer, Regatta Committee, Camp Site Committee (the Camp Site report being as complete and comprehensive as any ever presented by any officer or committee of the American Canoe Association, thanks to Mr. H. C. Morse, Chairman), Transpor- tation Committee, Librarian and Board of Governors were read and accepted as pub- lished below. The following were elected associate members: Mrs. M. T. Bennett, Mrs. C. W. Lansing, Mrs. E. S. Towne, Mrs. C. V. Schuyler, Mrs. J. W. Sparrow, Mrs. Louis S. Drake, Miss Libbie Pearsall. RECREATION was adopted as the official organ of the association, and a contract has been signed with Mr. Shields to send to each member a copy every month, also to print the Year Book for 1898 and to give the Association 2 pages each month for official notices. Changes were made relative to the limit of paddling canoes as follows: To be eligible to the paddling races, canoes must be within the following limits: One and 2 men (Single and Tandem)—Maximum length, r6ft. ; minimum beam, 3o0in. ; minimum depth, roi. ; min- imum weight, 5olbs. A deficiency of weight to an amount not exceeding 5lbs. may be made up by ballast. This limit also applies to the canoes used in the trophy paddling race. 4 Men—Maximum length, 2oft. ; minimum beam, 3o0in. ; Hine depth, r2in.; minimum weight, qolbs. War Canoes—Maximum Jength, 3o0ft.; minimum beam, 36in.; minimum depth, r7in.; minimum weight, r2olbs. ; maximum crew, 9 men. These limits shall not apply to war canoes built prior to Oct. 1, 1897. Stave Island was selected as the place for - the 1898 Meet (this was the site of the 1889 Camp), and the date, August 5th to roth, selected. ; Considering the short time in which the Association had to transact practically a year’s business certainly a large amount of work was turned out, and in a very satis- factory manner. A dinner was given at the Crescent Club, which was attended by about 50 members, and while no formal speeches were made, Commodore Dunnell gave the members a hearty welcome in his opening address. Ex-Commodores Winne, Wilkin, McKen- drick and Lawson gave the members some good advice in. reference to the affairs of the Association. Mr. Hogan, Chairman ‘of the Regatta Committee, told in a humorous manner how he would sail the course around the contestants if they refused to sail over the course. The party broke up C. V. Winne, recorder ; Pau CANOEING. about midnight, all voting it thoroughly satisfactory from a business standpoint and that a pleasant evening had been spent. C. V. Schuyler, Sec.-Treas. CAMP SITE COMMITTEE REPORT, 1897. Camp Grindstone, August 26.—John N. McKendrick, Com. A. C. A.—My Dear Sir: As chairman of the camp site commit- tee for 1897 I beg to present the following report: Expenditures. Material as per exhibit A, attached................ $185.76 Labor as per exhibit B, attached............0....- 221.75 Decorations as per exhibit C, attached............. 22.02 Mhscellaneous-as per exhibit D........... 02.00. 79.82 PEON CUM Sod ercvonapeystior st cyavetorel oxera ahah ee emal ave | quteieveu lake $509.35 Receipts. J. J. Delany, as per exhibit E, attached........... $14.75 W. L. Delany, as per exhibit E, attached.......... 3-90 From tent floors and labor, as per exhibit KE, at- PAGHE crete evaters ciate pelsicraat wacie ane ereis ciate ects ais 282.80 Total . siaie\n suena a|atnjalelaicletnie aisjn/ets la ait\e wieie'e/s «= 50's $301.45 Bixpenditures imiexcess Os LECEIptS =< of oes 5 «cp onion -eie 207.90 $509.35 In view of the probability that the meet for 1898 will be held upon Grindstone Island or in that vicinity, the following property of the Association was stored with J. J. Delany for future use—see ex- hibit F: One commodore’s tent, fly and poles; I secretary-treasurer’s tent, fly and poles; I camp site committee’s tent, fly and poles; I surgeon’s tent, fly and poles; 8 floors for headquarters tents, I mess tent floor, 1 dock, 1896; 1 dock, 1897; 2 square tables, 1 long table, 1 post-office, I signal flag rack, I signal gun platform, 2 “‘ Private Grounds” signs, 5 benches, 5 flag-poles and blecks, 3 barrel buoys, 2 megaphones, I carpenter's bench (without screw), 2 tournament wands, 1 bundle 5% inch rope for buoys, 1 bundle No. 12 annealed wire, 4 boxes candles, 2 boxes tent pegs, I barber’s chair, 57 lantern globes assorted colors, 72 lantern frames, 5 w. c. fixtures, 4 rolls toilet paper, %4 barrel copperas. In addition to the Association property all of the tent floors belonging to the in- dividual members (unless in charge of Mr. Delany by special arrangement) were brought to headquarters, snugly and se- curely piled up, subject to the owner’s order and at his risk. All of which is re- spectfully submitted. Henry C. Morse, Chairman Camp Site Committee. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, 1897. Receipts, easene ers cad Wee Sf Con. con Son oer $163.48 LEZ IG RE. CORRES 2 8 Oe ene a oe 221.02 } $384.50 Expenditures. Advertisement for steamer................-.00 cee $ 1.50 Scows TOP GUE) BAYS 50's 2. ACRES Sone Q.co Pastime, steamer, charter, seventeen GaySs Seki. 374.00 $384.50 511 In addition to the above receipts, there were further boat earnings, amounting to about $25, collected by the camp site com- mittee. The steamer was chartered for one day before the opening of the camp, and one day after the close. The first day, while being of considerable use to the manage- ment, was not a financial success, but the last day netted considerable profit to the Association. The receipts were reduceu considerably through members chartering the steamer for trips later than the regular schedule time, and thus depriving the Asso- ciation of earnings anticipated in carrying them to and from camp. We believe that a less frequent service would be found satisfactory on all days ex- cept those when the members arrive in con- siderable numbers, and would suggest to our successors that, if it is found necessary to charter a steamer during the meet, the time schedule be so arranged that the A. C. A. steamer may be placed at the disposal of the regatta committee for certain por- tions of each day during the last week, and for charters for short trips of members of the Association in camp. The details of the receipts from the steamer are as follows, for each day from August 5 to 21 inclusive: $7, $10.30, $12.02, $3.45, $7.37, $5.05, $9.55, $12.35, $11.45, $6.60, $6.55, $16.60, $4.70, $25.15, $24.44. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) R. Easton Burns, Chairman. J..G. Fraser, J. K. Hand. REGATTA COMMITTEE, FINANCIAL REPORT, 1897. Expenses. A teh CRARECE SE Sete od oo fc wie bi. a new omic EERE $6.0c Mee eek inns oo cies tintse Ot. wan neem aE 137-5¢ ERIZESMEXPNES Sao ewan ee, Faleic Aiken testy ata Be de eae eae 1.06 FNGPERBIABMOY'S pak oi news aoe sie 6 oslee os iS aa aoe 2.56 Clethiter bare gs TS Oe en. Soe celd ou cae eee 78 $147.78 After recording in detail the races of the meet, the report concluded: “In order to correct misstatements regarding the trophy race, the regatta committee beg to state that on the evening of August 17 the trophy race was posted, to take place the next afternoon. At the stated time a strong puffy wind from the West was blowing, with a moderate sea running, and the weather was not considered by the regatta committee as unsuitable for moderately can- vased canoes. But as only one contestant appeared at the starting line, the race was postponed to the next day, with the result as given above. No protests were entered against the various rulings of the regatta committee. We wish to thank Commodore F. L. Dun- nell for acting as clerk of the course. The regatta committee beg to submit the following recommendations: 5i2 First—That the executive committee sup- ply a suitable book in which all entries for the various races shall be made by the members; and the last half of the same book be ruled and headed suitably for the entry of the results of the various races. Second—That the executive committee provide a small steam launch to be placed at the disposal of the regatta committee during the last week of the meet, in order to properly carry out the races and render assistance to contestants if necessary. Third—That the unclassified sailing race be dropped from the programme. Fourth—That open canoe sailing races be encouraged in future programmes, and that regulations as to sail area and lee- boards be made. Fifth—That all the paddling races except the trophy race be made with a turn on ac- count of the increased interest in the con- tests and the convenience of the contestants and officials. Sixth—That the regulations regarding the paddling canoes be remodelled. We beg to submit the inclosed reports on the question, which have been published in the official organ. Respectfully submitted, J. W. Sparrow, Chairman. Gay Schuyler, H. D. McVean. BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ REPORT. 1896. Nov. 11th. Balance in Brooklyn Sav- ines WeIMle, 5 665040 ononex $1,236.99 Interest on deposit........ 38.14 $1,275.13 1896. Nov. 20th. Paid to J. N. McKendrick, Commodore, amount loaned under resolution of November 21, 1896.. 250,00 Amount now on deposit $1,025.13 Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Wilkin, President. Audited and found correct : John C. Mowbray, Nat. S. Hyatt. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT. To the Commodore and Executive Com- mittee of the American Canoe Association. —Gentlemen: As the librarian of the Asso- ciation, I have to report that the property intrusted to me has been properly cared for during the year. The flags were put in good repair and forwarded to the camp in August, as usual. It will be necessary to spend a small sum on their further repair after the wear and tear of this season, and I would suggest that authorization be given for this work so that it may be done during the winter. No additions have been made to the A. C. A. library during the past year. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) W. P. Stephens, Librarian, A. C. A. Bayonne, N. J., October 1. Chairman; RECREATION. COMMITTEES FOR 1808, Regatta committee, Percy F. Hogan, Raymond Appolonio, C. H. Williams; camp site committee, H. L. Quick, H. C. Morse; transportation com- mittee, W. E. Barlow, C. V. Winne; audit- ing committee for report of board of gover- nors, J. C. Mowbray, N. S. Hyatt. SECRETARY-TREASURER’S REPORT, 1896-7. Receipts. Board of Governors, advanced ...............00-- $250.06 Atlantic Division). 25. Oh eencet Wiens deena ee 68.10 Central! Divisions c..)\sacule See Men ee eee eee 83.10 Eastern Division, i... 09... cette ave eee hee - 94.30 Northern’ Division so) ie.c. eee nee eee 140.00 Postage on Year Book......... 22... see. eeeeeee 50-93 Campfsite/commutteess-o4ee eee eee eee 301.45 NearnsBook sara) darts Ave telatha ticle stavsr evona euare Me eT eats 386.50 GCannpyduesiys 5 lisence. vente ieyareta act every ae ee 169.00 Office expenses account:..0.. 05) 0... cs eto eee 10.00 Camp site committee, 1896..........000.eeeeeeeee 11.04 transportation account... wees ce eee eee eee 163.48 1,727. Expenditurese Ree Office expenses... ..... 1 ct ar eta Negeemrane Miran arsiacade tes $83.36 General camp expensesije.) eee ees sen ere 58.42 Camp surgeon .2)2) 20 Wee ia cela ueaeaene havin are MMe acer 4.10 Signal officer—powdersuceiee siti see cei 6.50 Vear Book i222 ose caer dae eta erst tice ee ener eee: 3° 8.05 Postage on Year Book,.............2.0- c02 sees 56.68 Cruiser’s guide (a jvc jactlecsne on heme eae eee 14.50 Camp site committee ...... tn Dar ehllan sie e RCa ELIA eee etal 509.35 Regattacommuptect 7 ei ieasaielteete neni eae 147.78 Transportation committee... 2... cee. sees ee ee eeee 384.50 Librarian, insurance’on property ................-: 2.60 New fla gsicsias ch baci lays ite oasis aastuere lore eee ee tee 13.07 New membership book..............222s0e+-+s00e 5.40 Membership certificates, 500............eeeeeee-:- 16.50 Accounts; s18o6/b eet Caer ta Were cl telOe sine see ea cone 6.17 Balance wit. fe cesis oe itra eis shetato aia mle rater semana te care evan 719 $1,727-77 There are, to the best of my knowledge, no unpaid debts of the Association. There has been turned over to the Association the property stated in the camp site com- mittee report, also West Shore R. R. transportation of 1896, to the amount of $40. Uncollected Year Book postage, $5.75. Uncollected Year Book advertise- _ ments, $30. In looking through the mem- bership and address books, I notice that the entries have not been kept up. I would suggest that the Association employ some one to do this work. I would also suggest that in replacing books from time to time, new books of sufficient size to obviate the need of microscopic penmanship be pur- chased. All of which is respectfully submitted, (Signed) John R. Blake, Sec’y-Treas., 1896-7. DIVISION REPORTS. Oct. 1, 1896, to Oct. 1, 1897. ATLANTIC DIVISION. Receipts. Balance from H. M. Dater............. ....---- $284.62 Mrres for nS gsi te eiareischers cise ts oleae te tere Perce renee veneer 1.00 AD LEV-CHs Co) Oh (lop Ohi Uc OAD OR OOH ean cOathoM pista casa Jo 189.00 DP eSifOr 18GGi ese wyeiolere: sie niapetateionteye aie ete oe ele 15-00 Dues for x85 hae were etelalelheieel aurteatne Moe Creer l 2.00 CANOEING. Mies ori tl ow yin cake sccls tes 90's sek o's Le SHe Beret $1.00 LOM TAINECH ICE Al cio DO CORORCEIIE CIB DAO CEREOL DaCrre 19,00 MALE ON COM SP OOKS tare sisivis a e0'd6 ccc sieicininlo ce siaieisieee 1.30 Untéerestion Dank ACCOUNE.. ossicles cccisreciseles , 5-00 $517-92 Expenditures. Thirty per cent. Division receipts ......... .....-- $68.10 GICETEMMEN SES eres sions actlate sislei'nclev~ saya cisrelsia cletae lee 30.22 Sundries—room at Astor House and expressage... 3-30 Divisionenuisevancdimeetie. 4-1 +. selncamshielelss eles 70.95 IBOSEAP EXON PMCAT ROOK 15.5 ce aiefea.cln oisve ares siainiwase ele lee 15-90 IFpcal UTI PLTAPD AULT oe eye hate cfeich 8200 cp.n. a eT D Acetylene, = = = = G6’ZOO c.P.H. “‘Acetylene is the coming illuminant.’’ NAPHEYS’ ACETYLENE GAS GENERATOR makes a private gas plant absolutely practicable, safe and reliable. _The only ‘‘dry’’ generator, and conse- quently the only one for domestic lighting. Approved, adopted by the U. 8S. Government. Je Be. COLT & CO. SOLE AGENTS. ALSO MANUFACTURERS OF STEREOPTICONS and all paraphernalia for LIGHT production and projection. New York. Chicago. San Francisco. Buffalo. Acetylene Gas Show Rooms at N. W. Cor. Broadway and 37th St., New York City. 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XxX RECREATION. aby Wizard Camera Is the Ideal Camera For LOURISTS, WHEELMEN or SPORTSMEN ceneratty Fitted with our Extra Rapid Rectilinear Lens (unequaled in this country), and the Bausch and Lomb Optical Company’s Iris Diaphragm Shutter. Complete with Carrying Case $25.00 Same without rack and pinion, for focussing, and swing back $20.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Manhattan Optical Co., Cresskill, N. J. RECREATION. WF IFES COI ee WH pane O'S NUpas IFEX aN ‘ JANES S RIF Z aN BSN IT HAS SIMPLIFIED PHOTOGRAPHY. A ROYAL GIFT for the HOLIDAYS, 2” ADLAKE cavers IT IS A PERFECT INSTRUMENT FOR TAKING INTERIOR VIEWS, HOME PORTRAITS, AND FAMILY GROUPS. The d ( has the finest single achromatic Lens that money will buy. The Shutter is adjustable for time or instaneous work; is simple and certain in action and cannot get out of order. The diaphragm has three stops and there are two View Finders that find. The ADLAKE takes 12 pictures on glass plates at one loading. Standard size 4x5. No Extras. 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The Pepsin used is concentrated and of the highest digestive power. The Bismuth is G. NUTTING & CO., 83 Nassau St., N. Y. The Nux xxi KS e \ ) Fp ae} // S\ See ~ \ Sov ING a) ie Dee CYCLING PROVERBS. Strong language never filled a tire. Better a cycle to-day than a brougham to-morrow. Never talk as if you had swallowed an inflater. Give your tongue more holiday than your legs... A bicycle and health are man’s best wealth. The good cyclist is known in bad weath- er. Women are the poetry of the wheel; men the prose. Is there not a guide, a farmer, or some one else who has done you a good turn, and whom you would like to reward? Then give him a yearly subscription to RECREA- TION, as a Christmas present. the purest the market affords. Vomica is the best English extract. The efficacy of this combination lies in its triple effect—that of the actual solvent action of the Pepsin on all articles of food, the preven- tion of fermentation and formation of gases by the Bismuth, and the stimulant effect of the Nux Vomica (which is undoubtedly the best-known tonic for nervous dyspepsia) on the secretion of the digestive fluids. A Remedy for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Headache, Heartburn, and Sour Stomach Will Restore Rosy Cheeks, Elastic Step; and Happy Spirits PRICE, 25 and 50 cents PER BOTTLE, POSTPAID A. J. DITMAN, Chemist 2 Barclay Street, New York xXxil RECREATION. 2a 2 @] 2@] @] 2 @]O8 ]28 2828 BB BES BBWBBOBSBSBOBEBBe O EBESSS NS SSS] ¥ ena] Mr. J. H. MELROSE, Manager. Dear Sir:--I am in receipt of your remit- tance of $12.00 and beg to thank you for the same. I must say that in all my experience I never saw anything to equal your work, and I feel I shall never be able to repay you for your kind- ness in giving me such pleasant employment. rE am very respectfully yours, A. HARRIS, 2620 P Street, Washington, D.C. Mr. J. H. MELROSE, Manager, Standard Art Manufacturing Co., New York. Dear Sir :—\ acknowledge receipt of your esteemed favor with check for $18.00, for which please accept my sincere thanks. lam now a little over a year in your employ and must say that you have honorably fulfilled your promises and agreements in every respect I will say that I have tried several kinds of home employ- ment in my time, but never had much success until I took up your work. Indeed, it will be a pleasure to WE: = Ei Ss=5 = ‘ 2 : 2 Se STAINED Br Deraeca: | me to recommend your work wherever I can, feeling S PHOTO PRINTING DE FG “hk confident that those who engage with you will never We I — regret it. 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If it is not convenient for you to work the whole day, you can earn $5.00 or $6.00 a week by working an hour or two of an evening. Another branch of our work is making Crayon Portraits. We have the latest and a very simple method. Any one who can read can learn it in a very short time and make reasonable wages at it. If you will engage with us in this line. we will instruct you, free of charge. We have several other lines of work to give out, some of which requires no experience whatever. If you wish to devote your time to something profitable, write at once for our book of instructions. It will fully explain our different lines of work, how they are done, and the price we pay for each, etc. We will send you a por- trait of yourself or any friend, as a sample of our work, and also as a enide for you to go by, with all the necessary instructions, entirely free of charge. This is a bona-fide and legitimate offer. You can see (when you get our book) what we are doing and how our home work is recommended by many of New York’s most prominent bankers and business houses. Address STANDARD ART MFG. CO, Dept. R. 142 West 23d Street, New York We answer all correspondence the same day as received. Write your name and address plainly to avoid mistakes. —_—————) ——— | STANDARD ART MFG CO, iss PORTRAITS and PICTURE FRAM Sj Gi% j \\ 2 k h SSS RR Wii y i) /, SSS SSS Wes SSS & ——_ — Ss CHRISTMAS EVE IN A BEAR DEN. Don’t let Whisky get the best of you! Get the Best of Whisky! 1: Genuine Distillery Which is the potting of the. . . Ga Old Pepper Whisky — ey 4 = Old Henry Clay Rye OLD PEPPER and OLD HENRY CLAY are Perfect Whiskies, and the Genuine are only bottled and distilled by JAS. E. PEPPER & CO., Lexington, Ky., under the same formula for more than I00 years, is guaranteed abso- lutely the purest and best in the world. 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We want more of them, and we make this offer to get them: We will send four full quart bottles of Hayner’s Seven Year Old Double Copper Distilled Rye for $3.20, Express Prepaid. Weship in plain packages—no marks to indicate contents (which will avoid possible comment), When you get it and test it, ifit isn’t satisfactory return it at our expense and we will return your $3.20. Such whiskey can not be purchased elsewhere for less than $5.00. We are the only distillers selling to consumers direct. Others who claim to be are dealers, buy- ing and selling. Our whiskey has our reputa- tion behind it. Our References—Dun or Bradstreet, Third National Bank or any business house ‘n Dayton. Hayner Distilling Co., 267 to 273 W. 5th St. Dayton, 0, (Weguarantee that the above firm will do as agreed.—EDIToOR.] XXV1 RECREATION. cave SIKAL N y BS — —\ Sak Net RSV Ty hon anes wea WW} Dye LAUD ATLA TTUD LRN aN) ee SS Likes Ww ase \ LS E Ss ) 1 A ; atk Za l a a a CE MM N\\\yescssaecasrsse SWS = Sooo SSS MTT Vb INKY \ MILLEN’S Wy STANDARD Photographic Specialties ‘[ BE NORMAL. PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVELOPER for Dry Plates, Films and Bromide Paper HOCOLATES QUALITY and FLAVOR UNEXCELLED. a PRODUCES the most exquisite detail with good strength and printing qualities. Does not stain either the plate or the fingers, and may be used over and over. a IS IN ONE solution requiring cenly to be diluted with water to be ready for use. 863 BROADWAY. NEW YORK, < Lif oe ; Be onownt oe? gos F @® PRICE FORTY CENTS, delivered to any Express Office in the United States. MENTof IMPORTED 4 DOMESTIC NOVELTIES in FANCY BOXES & BASKETS. suitable for oo (ANDIES SENT EVERYWHERE BY MAIL OR EXPRESS. Send for full descriptive circulars of our Photographic Spectalties SZ @ J.C. MILLEN, M.D., Oo Manufacturing Chemist AK DENVER, COLORADO, U.S.A. ORDERS CAN BE PLACED NOW FOR GOODS TO BE PACKED & SHIPPED ON ANY DESIRED DATE. XXVib RECREA TION. THE CREAT WESTERN sBranp or CHAMPACNE su THE FINEST ; PRODUCTION ‘ates » AMERICA Vall te ; »wo EQUAL TO ANY Co. THERE IS HEALTH IN EVERY DROP OF FOR SALE BY ALL WINE MERCHANTS, ano RHEIMS, N. Y. H. B. KIRK & CO., New York S.S. PIERCE & CO., Boston IVIL IN I NIJ IJ WIJ WI OI OI OSS OOOO" CO KATES. Highest Grade in the world. Send for Free Lithograph- ed Illustrated Catalogue which tells you about the = 4 (en S XC SGN ; St. Nicholas Skating Club Hockev Skate, the combined judgment of the most celebrated ice hockey players. Also, the St. Nicholas Skating Club Rink Skate, which have the hardest possible runners, concaved, nickel plated. The catalogue also tells of the National Club Skate, the ‘‘ Antique’’ Speed Skate, Winslow’s Ankle Brace for weak ankles, and everything of interest to skaters. Send for the Catalogue, it is free and worth a postal. 3@~ Sharpen Your Own Skates. Winslow’s Skate Sharpener sent postpaid for 25c. “AagZ THE SAMUEL WINSLOW SKATE MFC. CO., Worcester, Maso. Send for Violinists i: Book of OLD VIOLINS (FREE.) It contains historical sketches of the old masters of Cremona and Brescia from 1540; illustrated; with fac-simile labels. also a des- criptive list of old violins possess- ing the pure mellow tone, costing from $25 to $5.000 A formal Cer- tificate of Genuineness with each violin. Several Violins sent on § selection when desired. . LYON & HEALY, Adams & Wabash Sts., Chicago. A friend and I, in a day’s hunt, in the Hills of Bridgeport and Addison, found game plentiful. We brought in 12 gray squirrels. The prospect for deer is good. I nearly ran into one with my wheel a few days ago. R. F. 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Ad- dress A. M. RICHARDSON & CoO. Dept. B 106 W. 42d Street, N. Y. City Captain Jack Crawford Alaska Prospecting and Mining Corporation CAPITAL STOCK. - - — $250,000 Incorporated under New Jersey Laws. Shares $10 each. Full Paid. Non-assessable There are only 25,000 Shares PAYABLE IN FULL AT TIME OF SUBSCRIPTION OR IN INSTALMENTS IF PREFERRED Who has not heard of Captain Jack? An expert mining prospector and developer through all parts of the West and the Cariboo Placer Mines of British Columbia,—being one of the original discoverers of Gold inthe Black Hills in 1876,—first bringing before the public the immense mineral wealth of New Mexico, and avin capital to its development. : Loved and honored by Army men for his upright- ness and integrity, high in the regard and trust of the newspaper profession, he can count among his friends most of the prominent men in the country, beginning with President McKinley. A master pioneer; experienced, vigorous, and shrewd, he will lead and direct under this Corporation an expedition of practical and expert miners in the new Alaskan Gold fields. Mother lode claims will be taken up for this Company, to be sold at enormous profits, often without expending much capital in their development. Stockholders can rest assured that reports from the field of operation, over Captain Jack’s signature, will be authentic and trustworthy. Write for prospectus or call for further information at the offices of the Company, American Tract Society Building 150 Nassau Street, New York City Captain Jack CrAwForp, President and Gen’l Mgr. General Horatyo C. KING, Vice-President. ; There are no promoters’ shares “Every share issued will be paid for in cash XXix A Great Offer for the Holidays sy GERMANIA WINE CELLARS Hammondsport and Rheims,N.Y. We are determined to introduce our goods among the very best code in the country, and we can see no better way of doing this than by selling them a case of our goods, containing eleven bottles of wine and one bottle of our extra fine, double-distilled Grape Brandy, at one-half its actual cost. Upon receipt of $5.00, we will send, to any reader of RECREATION, one case of our goods, all first class, and put up in elegant style, assorted, as follows: ' 1 Quart Bottle Grand Imperial See Champagne 1 Quart Bottle Delaware oe ** Riesling Tokay Swect Catawba Sweet Isabella Imperial Grape prs Psh Psh ph uh hf Dh hp ”~ ~ This offer is made mainly to introduce our Grand Im- Zi perial Sec Champagne and A our fine double-distilled E| Grape Brandy, without ‘i which no Sportsman or 7| Hunter should start on an ¥] expedition, as it is very Zl necessary where such exer- ‘) cise istaken. This case of goods is offered at about one-half its actual cost and it will please us if our friends and patrons will take advantage of this and “oT gl help usintroduceour goods. a i All orders should be im before Dec. 15. Zag ©RO0uceD BY yy 7 PM (a Wily SAHA Friend—What did you tell that sick chap to do for himself? Christian Scientist—I told him he must shake off the idea that he was ill. Friend—Did he agree to try it. Christian Scientist—Yes; he said, he had chills and fever, anyway.—Cincinnati Com- mercial Tribune. I am now offering a $750 upright piano for 200 yearly subscriptions to RECREATION, at $1 each. Here is an excellent: opportu- nity for some energetic woman to get a high grade piano for a few days’ work. In any city of 5,000 inhabitants, or more, a club of this size can be enrolled in a week. Write for particulars. What else can you give a man for a Christmas present that will give him so much pleasure, at so small a cost, as a yearly subscription to RECREATION? Ceunt that day lost Whose lew, descending sun Views ne poor wretch O’er whom thy wheel has run. —Cleveland Leader. XXX RECREATION. Go Good Shooting a Fishing = : se : _ The Best Game Country = = PS = in the Mississippi Valley to- day is along the line of the IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE In Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana Small Game is very abundant, and has been shot at very little. Deer and Turkeys are plentiful, and the fishing, for black bass and other game fishes, of the very best. This Line also reaches, direct from St. Louis or Memphis, by double daily through car service, the famous hunting and fishing grounds on the Gulf. SPECIAL FEATURES OFFERED Reduced Rates to Sportsmen Side Tracking Cars On or Near the Grounds ; Hunting Cars Fully Equipped Carrying Free of Dogs, Guns, and Camp Equipment WRITE for copy of Ideal Hunting and Fishing Pamphlet (descriptive and illustrated) of best locations, and other information, to Company’s Agents, or to Cc. G. WARNER W. B. DODDRIDGE H. C. 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Send NOW for our catalogue, which, with a special offer we will make, may interest you ACME FOLDING BOAT CO., Miamisburg, Ohio BUILT FOR UTILITY. ESTABLISHED 1875 “Madge says she can never hold up her TELEPHONE 2591 head in public again.’ “What has chagrined her so?” ELLWOOD E. HUEBNER 3) usa it scramectnown that qvhen we boat with her shoe.” —_—— es A SE s Send me $1.50 for RECREATION one year and Mr. W. T. Hornaday’s great book, “The Man Who Became Savage.” The book alone sells at $1.50 in the stores. Re- newals are included in this offer. 15 John R Street DETROIT, MICH. ‘An Australian Mosquito-Proof Tent for 10, I5 or 25 subscriptions to RECREATION— according to size of tent. Send for circu- PRACTICAL lar. This tent is light, compact, water- FURRIER and | proof and insect-proof. DESIGNER I received the Willsie pocket camera and thank you very much forsame. It is a dandy. George Kalmbach, Shreveport, La. FASHIONS LATEST PRICES LOWEST PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS WORK GUARANTEED Write for prices Mention RECREATION The Marlin rifle yeu sent =e aS a premium shoots well. I like it better every time I use WE’ PAI RARRAPK RAL Albert K. Mueller, Cleveland, O. Received the Bristol rod. Please accept my thanks forsame. Am very much pleased with it J. Prentiss, Valentine, Neb. I have reeeived my camera, and itisa beauty. I am very well satisfied and thank you very much for your kind- ness, and promptness in rere business. I shall continue hustling for yeu. Arthur Derman, Sioux City, Ia. XXXil1 RECREATION. CATALOGUE FREE. | BARNEY BER RY, Springfield, Mass. IT SAVES DOLLARS ow Annual Catalogue no. x Will come from the printer about October 2oth. 120 pages, 9x12. We illustrate 200 and odd styles of watches; 30 pages are devoted to “* Sterling Silver for Table and Toilet’’; Rings require 14 pages to show our assortment, etc., etc. No reader of RECREATION, expecting to buy goods in our line, can afford to be without it. Sent FREE upon request. J. VU. Ridgway § Go. tetbsjewsters 167 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention RECREATION. FROM THE WIND RIVER COUN- TRY. Captain Hiram W. Chittenden, U. S. A. Engineer Corps, of St. Louis, recently re- turned from an outing in the Wind river mountains, Shoshone reservation and Jack- son Hole, Wyo. He reports some splendid trout fishing. On every hand, he said, the skeletons of elk and deer gave evidence of the severe weather last winter. A party of 4 hunters from Iowa, just re- turning from Hahn’s Peak, Col., reports game plentiful in that section. The hunt- ing grounds can easily be reached by wagon from Rawlins, Wyo. This party said trout fishing there was a disappoint- ment. The hide of a monster grizzly was one of their trophies. An Englishman named Nelson, having in his employ 3 hunters and trappers, with complete outfit, is now hunting in the Northern part of the Saw-Tooth moun- tains, in Idaho, for heads to adorn his home in England. Two pack horse loads of bear traps was a part of his outfit. In making up your list of Christmas pesca: put down a yearly subscription to ECREATION, for each of your best friends. L, L, Bates, General Delivery, Seattle, Wash., offers his services as guide for hunt- ing, exploring, and prospecting parties in Alaska. He has lived in that Territory 8 years, has travelled many thousands of miles through the interior, and is prepared to give accurate and reliable information concerning it. References: Lieut. G. T. Emmons, U. S. Navy, Naval Dept., Washington, D. C.; Will D. Jenkins, Secretary of State, Olym- pia, Wash., and the editor of RECREATION. Correspondence promptly answered. Will return to Alaska in March, ’98. About December 20, I expect to kill one of the largest and finest buffaloes in the United States, and dispose of the meat for the Christmas holidays. The head and hide will also be for sale. The purchaser of the head (whoever he may be) can have the privilege of killing the animal. The buffalo has been fattened on his natural food (buf- falo grass) and is fat and fine. His coat is in the best condition, and he has an exceed- ingly large, fine head. This is a chance to obtain some royal game that is now almost extinct; and those who wish to secure some, should write at once. Address Chas. Payne, Box 913, Wichita, Kan. For Sale: A vertical steam engine, 3 x 4, 2 to 3 horse power, in first-class condition. A side feed lubricator. Also a 30 foot belt,’ 3 inches wide, all complete. Cost $75. Will sell at $45; or will trade for a 12 gauge hammerless gun, of equal value. Or will take a 12 gauge Winchester repeating shot gun as part payment; or a first class setter or pointer. George Burkhardt, 14 Baitz Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. Wanted, for cash, or good exchange, 22 calibre rifles, single or double B. L. shot guns, and second-hand tents; camping and fishing outfits. Hunting goods. Write if you have anything to sell or trade. Dough- ty & Page, Muscatine, la. Pheasants, Call Ducks, Etc. Prices Reduced. Golden, Silver, Reeves, Versicolor, Lady Amherst, Swinhoe, Peacock, and Ringneck Pheasants; also White Cali. Mandarin and Wood Ducks for sale. JAMES MORRISON Mr. Schieffelin’s Place, Tarrytown, N. Y To Exchange: Fine 40-70-330 Ballard trifle, with complete reloading outfit; fora hand camera. E. F. Pope, Colmesneil, Tex. RECREATION. KX XII TYPEWRITER“ $ (90 AD Tp~ WIL WRITE INBOOK, ON PAPER ADJUS> CN SKE RES enase, ANYTHING NYS z e (us NUNS \\ IINTERCHANGEA! AA TYPE PLATES. m0" LITTLE GIAN a a WAG SENT BY MA/L OR EXPRESS ON RECEIPT OF § LD * Punctuation ow to See the Point Without Rules and Place It: of Grammar. A book of forty pages which teaches punctuation rapidly by example. Many people who have studied English, Latin and Greek Grammar are very careless and slovenly punctuators. This book is indispensable to all writers. Memorizing rules and exceptions wastes time and they are soon forgotten. LACONIC PUBLISHING CO., By mail, a0 cents. 33 Liberty St., New York. PLAYS and other Entertainment Books Send for 120-page catalogue free. Dramatic Publishing Co., Chicago ; ETHICS OF MARRIAGE. A bold, brave book teaching ideal marriage, rights of the unborn child,a designed and controlled maternity. Union Signal: Thousandsof women have blessed Dr. Stockham for Tokology, thousands of men and women will bless her for Karezza. Arena: Karezza is worth its weight in gold. Sample pagesfree. Agents Wanted. Prepaid $1.00, ALICE B. STOCKHAM & GO., 277 MADISON ST., CHICAGO, TRY IT FREE __ for 30 days in yourown home and fie Save $10 to $25. Nomoney in advance. ! it By $60 Kenwood Machine for $23.00 , $50 Arlington Machinefor - $29.50! Singers (Made by us) $8, $11.50, $15 and 27 other styles. All attachments FREE. We pay friteht. Buy from factory. Save agents large profits. “Yd Over 100,000 in use. == _\) testimonials Free. Catalogue and ruil), GASH BUYERS’ UNION e Address (in fall), 58-164 West Van Buren St.. B859 Chicago, LF Send me $1.50 for RECREATION one year and Mr. W. T. Hornaday’s great book, “The Man Who Became a Savage.”’ The book alone sells at $1.50 in the stores. Re- newals are included in this offer. There are still some unfortunate sports- men who are not readers of RECREATION, If you know any such send in their names, and greatly oblige them and THE EDITor. For Sale: Living wild animals and game, for scientific and propagating purposes. Elk, deer, jack rabbits, quail, etc. Chas. Payne, Wichita, Kan. FOURTH AVE. and 24th ST. Two blocks from Madison Sq. Garden ASHLAND HOUSE »»-HEADQUARTE?.5 FOR SPORTSMEN American and ———ssm. European Plan RATES: Rooms, with board, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 per day Rooms, without board, . 1.co and upwards Breakfast, - - . - 75 cents Lunch, - ~ fo ie Table d’ Hote Dinner, . . a5, Ae ee G2 2] 28 2 2 2] 28 8 2 ®@ ( Do you read or write ? li So, do your eues ever get tired? Then you need the services of an Oculist GALL & LEMBKE 22, Union Savare will fit you with a pair of glasses so perfectly that you will scarcely know you have them on. Ten per cent. discount to all readers of RECREATION. Mention this maga- zine when you call. onq28 @]2OO28 238 020808000208 ALASKAN VIEWS Take a look at the country, and the methods of travel, before you start for the gold fields. A full series of views of Juneau, Dyea, Skaguay, Chilkat Pass, Miners and outfits, along the route, etc. 50 cents each. An assorted doz. $5.00 GEO. G. CANTWELL, Taxidermist, Juneau, Alaska, 2 e @] @® @ e® @ e @] 2 6 e202 2 2 2] 2 220 2 2 ANTED.—LIVE ELK, MOOSE, CARIBOU, BLACK- tail deer, wild turkey, European roebucks, fallow deer, ete., for Litchfield Park, Adirondacks. Address, with par- ticulars, EDWARD H. LITCHFIELD, 59 Wall Street, New York. {Blair's Pills. Great English Remedy for “Sas GOUT and RHEUMATISM. MY, lll SAFE, SURE, EFFECTIVE. Asm Druggists, or 224 William St., New York. a a IN ANSWERING ADS, IF YOU WILL KINDLY -MENTION REC- REATION Y@U WILL GREATLY OBLIGE THE EDITOR XXXIV RECREATION. TAXIDERMIST AND SCULPTOR| Taxidermists’ Supplies GEO. H. STORCK 123 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK HIGH ART IN TAXIDERMY I have, by my new method of mounting animals, by combining Sculptury with Taxidermy, obtained results that by no other method have ever been attained. J. B. CROOK & CO. 1180 Broadway, Cor. 28th Street Matures and NEW YORK CITY, U.S.A. HIGHEST FISHIN fF HIGHEST GRADE T ACKLE GRADE SPECIALTIES FOR 1897 Featherweight Rods, Aluminum Reels Trout and Salmon Flies The London Black Established 1837 The only Waterproof Fly Lines: or Trout, Salmon, and Black Bass. Seud 7 cents for catalogue. Mention RECREATION. A Practical Common Sense Camp Stove, In 6 Sizes. Patent applied for. The lightest, most com- pact, practical! cam stove made; either wit or without oven. Won’t get out of shape, com- Wit Dination cast and sheet lq steel top, smooth body, s heavy Le , telescopic pipe carried inside the a= stove. Burns largest wood, keeps fire longest of any stove made. For full particulars address D. W. CREE, Manufacturer, Griggsville, IIL WHEN you get Artificial we prerne d speci- \{ and mount a oe "oF rd. | , Glass Eyes \\ specimens of natural histo- ry true to na- fish, mammal. etc., that you VU would like to . > ture, in the ANS best style of get mounted, Se fi y yl send it to us. 2 eee y, F the Taxider- will do it right ue NE mist’s art, at also make the price reasonable prices. We also keep a ape line of right. Send five cents for new Taxidermists’ Catalogue. ERED. KAENPEER ’ : s Entomo- Taxidermist, logists’ 217 Madison St., Chicago. Supplies Sportsmen, Hunter's Get your hunting trophies mounted true to nature, at Prof. G. Stainsky’s Institute of Scientific Taxidermy, 1180 Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colo. Dealer in Game Heads, Fur Rugs, Robes, Navajo Blankets, Horn Chairs, etc. Medals awarded at World’s Columbian Exposition, Paris, Vienna and Berlin GAME HEADS AND RAW FURS BOUGHT Ernest L. Brown The Minnesota ‘Taxidermist Does true and artistic work at reasonable figures. : WARREN, MINN. Moosehide Moccasins st aes METZ & SCHLOERB, Oshkosh, Wis. = . MEN'S - - = = $2.75 PRICE: LADIES’ AND BOYS’ 2.25 Sent, prepaid, on receipt of price. eS” Write for our illus- g trated circular and price-list of hand made hunting shoes and mocca- sins of every description. BROOK TROUT We have a large number of extra fine yearling trout for sale at Extremely Low Prices. For particulars address The Blue Hills Trout Preserve Co. Box 1373 MERIDEN, CONN. RECREATION XXXV is PLEASED to ANNOUNCE to of RIFLES, PISTOLS or SHOT GUNS that fie ; LW dj. 'B k i 9 is just out. 116 pages of solid in- the @a an 00 0. formation about Nitro, Smokeless and Black Powders, how to use them in various arms to get the best results. It is the recognized authority on all matters relating to Shooting. You can’t afford to be without it. Mailed to any part of the world. Your address with two 2 cent stamps to IDEAL MANUFACTURINC CO.,New Haven,Conn.,U,S.A, WHEN YOU WRITE KINDLY MENTION “ RECREATION 2 Don’t believe imitatorsof ‘*HHEN DRYX’’ standard goods when they say their Fishing Reels ‘‘are NOW as good as HENDRYX’’. The fact that they *"WENDRYX’? is the recognized standard line of Fishing Reels. them. THE ANDREW B. HENDRYX Co., NEW HAVEN, CONN. m. imitate proves the Ask your dealer for . Vii ' 502 S.A. Globe Bearing: This is a picture of Sewell New- house, inventor of the celebrated NEWHOUSE STEEL TRAPS known the world over as the best traps made for catching fur- bearing animals. Send to ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd., Kenwood, N. Y. for catalogs, prices and discounts. RUPTURE ABSOLUTELY. without truss, operation or con- nement, on strictly scientific CURED ..... eee. professional principles, based on an experience of many years. My method of treatment is known only to myself, and I object to long letters explanatory thereof. An interview is positively necessary for those re- quiring information. Complete cure effected in 6 to 8 weeks; with no detention whatever from business. SAGREDO©O Care F. C. PRESTON, 98 Hudson Street, New York one treatment each week, Web Snow Shoes: Made of best raw] ‘For Sale: Twelve gauge hammer shot earibou. skin, and the best hickory that grows. Thongs thoroughly twisted and earefully woven. I make the best snow-shoe in the market. They look well, wear well, hang well and will not bag, in wet snow. A. M. Dunham, Nerway, Me. gun $10; bethbara, agate mounted trolling or salt-water’ rod, $12 (usual price $25). Other G. S. mounted rods for $3 and $5. Opera glasses $2. Might exchange for goed rifle, ladies’ gold watch or hammer- less gun. M. L. Miner, 124 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, Ney ¥ XXXVi RECREATION. y $portsmen’s— SE Exposition o Bicycle Show, Madison Square Garden, New York, JANUARY 13 to 22, 1898. Educational Exhibit of Sportsmen’s Equipments and Appliances, Bicycles and Bicycle Sundries. Fly Casting, Shooting, Bowling and other Contests. Live Specimens of Wild Game, Birds and Fish. Apply at once for diagrams, application blanks, and particulars, to SECRETARY, FRANK W. SANGER, P. O. Box 2325, N: Y. City, or Manager Madison Square Garden Co., 377 Broadway. New York. WNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE SPECIAL NOTICE.—For $2.00 any gentleman may become a member of the NATIONAL SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION, membership entitling him to free admission to the Sportsmen’s Exposition, reduced rates at Association hotels, one year’s subscription to the Official Bulletin, and other privileges, which can be learned of by addressing the Sportsmen’s Association, P. O. Box 2325, N. Y. City, for application blank and prospectus, SOME GOOD GUIDES. H. Shipman, Haskell, deer, bear, turkeys, quails, ducks and salt-water fishing. FLORIDA ) Robert James, Emporia, ditto | Alex. Brown, Martin, C. L. Farnham, Avon Park, bear, deer, turkeys, quails, W. J. McCullough, Boardman, ducks, black bass, etc. Frank Smith, St. James City % Oliver Tinny, Ozona, Hillsboro Co., deer, bear, turkeys, Ry McCreary, Higly, quails, ducks and salt-water fishing. aldwin Cassady, Lisbon, ° E. M. Reynolds, Fort Myers, ditto W. H. Howell, Centre Hill, cf Wm. Webb, Osprey, Manatee Co., “ Ed. Brown, Dunedin, sf Frank Guptill, Osprey, Manatee Co., “ G. B. Lawson, Lake Maitland, = W. J. Meyer, Tarpon Springs, “ . H. Maddox, Wauchula, ty Frank Carson, Ft. Meyers, ss ill Montgomery, Arcadia, . E. T. Robinson, Keuka, “ T. E. Fielder, Calvinia, + Carson Bros., Frostproof, 66 W. F. Hays, Webster, 4 ees Sandlin, Punta Gorda, 6 John Beidler, Gabrielle, ss iver Archer, Clearwater ry L. W. Scroggins, Homeland, Bt NORTH CAROLINA. me ee nae SE By eee Jarvis, Haslin P. O., deer, bear, turkeys and C. B. Bailey, Winter Haven, oe Rebert Waterfield, Knotts Island, ditto W. H. Steacy, Pt. Tampa City, : as: Tooly, Belleport, s Wm. J. Lyon, Interlacken, S - C. Halsted, Currituck C. H., deer, turkeys, quails, ue es pore Bt eae e ducks, salt-water fishing. - B. Carson, Frost Proof, Polk Co. st ‘ i i WD! les Mavic bake: ’ re Fred. Latham, Haslin, ditto George W. Hawthorn, Hawthorn, - VIRGINIA. C. H. Hill, Maitland, ss M. Corbel, Virginia Beach, geese, brant, ducks, shore J. E. Bowen, Laughman, ey | birds, quails, salt-water fishing. Margan Bass, Kissimmee, te Captain R. E. Miles, Machipongo, ditto B. C. Lanier, Leesburg, ae C. A. Spencer, Buckingham, ss John Hunter, Winter Park, + M. A. Barner, Clarksville, “y RECREATION. XXXVii ul J - 7 ¢ fie SiN 4 Cy ie \ a section thre 2 Se to} of Tent F MOSQUITO-PROOF SM COLD LONDIKE ENT | OureR } INNER o8 GUD in and wareR- Ml PROOF hooray: SLEEPING — + TENT In the above [== the dotted lines Uinlthaabore diteramihedottediines saudi. | : Doorway wii cate the position of the inner or sleeping Ground Plan of Tents. tent, within the outer or storm tent. says (speaking of Alaska)—There is a feature in this coun- ETROFF try Which, though insignificant on paper, ts to the trabeler the most terrible and poignant infliction he can be called upon to bear in a new land. I refer to the clouds of bloodthirsty mosquitoes, accompanied by a bindictibe ally in the shape of a small poisonous black fly, under the stress of Whose persecution the strongest man with the firmest Will must either feel depressed or succumb to low feber. Language is simply unable to portray the misery and _annoyance accompanying their presence. D R FOSS (132 CourT ST., BOSTON), after using one of our Tents in mosquito and-midge infect- ed country says, “Your Tent is absolutely perfection, not a skid or midge could invade our privacy, and at daybreak, when they get in their most deadly work on man, we could lie in peace and defy them.’ So much for mosq uitoes, now as to By means of one of the now famous PRIMUS Stoves (weight 2 Ibs.) the temperature of the COLD inner or Sleeping Tent may be kept comfortably warm in the very coldest weather. It gives off neither smoke nor smell, hence needs no chimney. DR. N AN SEN used one with great satisfaction on his last Polar Expedition, and speaks very enthusiastically of it: “We took with us rather more than four gallons of petro- leum for the PRIMUS, and this quantity lasted us 120 days, enabling us to cook two hot meals per day and melt an abundance of water.”’ With a Klondike Tent and a Primus Stove, the two worst evils of the Klondike may be defied, and life, otherwise a misery, made comfortable. A 12x10 Tent, with a 79 x 73 inner chamber, accommodating from 3 to 5 - R| a sleepers— weighing about 25 Ibs.—will be supplied at or tents = with small PRIMUS Stove, $27.50—with extra large Stove— S20: 50; larger tents, or tents of heavier material (which we do not advise), at propor- tionate prices. IF FICES I epi Pees s- AND 450 cae Mi OSOQUITO-PROOF TENT (Jo. ee ADWA CORRESPOND Successors to T, W. HICKSON NEW YORK. U.S.A. MANUFACTURERS OF UP-TO-DATE TENTS AND TENTING EQUIPMENTS ein es RECREATION. 0OLNOQOHHOOHOHOHOLOHE"NOOHOHOHOHHOHHHLOOLNOOOOOHOHOHLOGHOO0080HC068000806 Every Sportsman b sonneeneneNn9 QGO9S0080000UG TNL) Ba LMM, l] \ } | YY / fj i Laan LE, // | I | i etre a | fe) —_ ~Should Shou © Q OOGOEOQOGOOOOQOGQOOOO9OGOOOOOOOOOOOOY av C ad WATER-PROOF TENE A camper knows the advantages of a tent that is an absolute protection against rain and dampness. We secure this advantage by OUR water-proof PROCESS and avoid the extra bulk and weight of a fly. We make tents of all sizes, shapes and materials, suited to the needs of hunters. campers, travellers, canoeists ; also Water-Proof Slecping Bags CANVAS BUCKETS, AMMUNITION, PROVISION, | CLOTHING AND SADDLE BAGS, POUCHES, PACKS, BICYCLE COVERS, FLOOR CLOTHS, and many other Canvas Specialties Our Sleeping Bag is unique, excellent in pattern and finish, and has been highly approved. SEND FOR CIRCULAR R, SAMPLES OF MATERIALS AND PRICE-LIST TO DERBY, ABERCROMBIE & CO. 36 South Street, New York Q@QOGIOGOOGIO99GHGOGIOEGHDOG9OOOVOGOGOOOOGOSOOSOOOOOGOGOSY GOCOOGOOOOOOSOSOOGOOGGOOGGISOOVOOOGOOGVGSOGOOGOOOGGOOGGGOOOG9OGOOOOHOOOOOOOOGOGOOLGOOGSOOOOOOOGOOHOC9 aA A a Aa aA a aa as hata Saad SIL ASA cae EA A SAS easel e RECREATION. xxxix EEEEEELEEEELE ESSE ESEEE ELEGY KENWO00D SLEEPING-BAGS are right for every possible condition of climate or weather found from Alaska to Mexico Members of the Peary expedition have them. Professor Libbey, of Princeton College, used one while exploring in Mexico. Many mem- beis of the noted Mazamas Society of mountain-climbers used them in their ascent of Mount Rainier. Hundreds of Klondike gold-seekers have already purchased the Ken- wood Sleeping-Bag, and : sportsmen everywhere know : 4 - is them well. he\ Zane Consists of outside water- : *, proof, wind-proof canvas cover, a thick, warm, seamless, woolen bag, and a soft, fine, seamless, woolen inner bag. Used separately or together. Price, $6.00 to $16.00. Lighter, warmer, more durable, and more convenient than any other form of covering. , used with the bags or with- Che Kenwood Storm-hood tiem, will be found a great comfort and a perfect protection against cold and wind. See is particularly suitable for Che Renwood Hunting-cape this season. It is an ideal garment for the sportsman. Unusual warmth with lightness and perfect freedom of motion. ) y Z : ! if Wit f i } : «YS \ KY ; XN \ al) OL i y/ \ Ve 1 12 H\, \ NY ny Y oy y} \ ih ot yy ae y y ih val Every Camper, Hunter, Angler, Prospector, or Military Man should send for our samples and FREE illustrated circular about these articles. 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Complete line at lowest prices ever quoted, $100 ‘Oakwood?’ for$45.00 $85 ‘Arlington’ ** $37.50 $55 “6 66 $25.00 $20 Bicycle 66 $10.75 $75 ‘Maywood? Simplest, Strongest Bicycle on Earth ** $32.00 Fully guaranteed. Shipped anywhere C.O.D. with privi- lege toexamine, Nomoney inadvance. Buy direct from manufacturers, save agents and dealers profits. Large jllustrated catalogue free. Address (in full CashBuyers'Union.162W.VanBurenSt.B 369Chicago Le xiii THE SPORTSMEN’S SHOW. The Fourth Annual Sportsmen’s Exhibi- tion and Bicycle Show, which will be held in Madison Square Garden, January 13th to 22, 1898, both days inclusive, promises to be a record breaker. The General Manager of the Exhibition is Mr. Frank W. Sanger, General Manager of the Garden. Captain J. A. H. Dressel is Secretary and Treasurer of the Sports- men’s Association, with headquarters at 377 Broadway. The Press Agent is Mr. Allen S. Williams, at Madison Square Garden. All the arrangements for the great com- bined show have been completed, and the success of the exhibition of 1898 is now fully assured. When the doors of the Gar- den are opened, on January 13th, the public will be treated to a unique display showing the most wonderful kaleidoscopic effects of color and light, formed by the intermin- gling of electric lights with more sombre articles of the chase. The uniting of sporting goods and the re- sults of the hunter’s prowess with a display of cycler’s requisites was a happy thought, and there is every indication that the result- ing display will excel anything of the kind ever before produced in New York. Aside from the hunting, fishing and cycling ex- hibits, the management has arranged for a number of novel and decidedly attractive features, among which may be noted gym- nastic displays, billiard contests and other feats.of skill. One of the most attractive features of the show will be a number of new models of the chainless bicycle, which is now the sub- ject of so much interest in the wheeling world. In short, trappers, horsemen, an- glers and sportsmen of every class, will be attracted to the Garden during these 10 days in January. From the number of entries already re- ceived the indications are that, both in ex- tent and novelty, the exhibits next January will surpass those of any previous year. There is no longer a doubt as to the ulti- mate success of the Fourth Annual Sports- men’s Exposition, to be held in January, at Madison Square Garden. At first there was a hesitancy on the part of some of the trade to take space; but the popular feeling was too strong to withstand, and as the leaders in both the sporting goods and cycle indus- tries have secured their positions, many of the others have followed suit. It is too early to announce the special features that will go to make this a truly great exposi- tion, but plans are being formulated that will be sure to attract the attention of the many thousands who are interested in out- door and in-door sports. The Committee having the Exposition in charge is leav- ing nothing undone toward making it a success, and within a short time the special features will be announced. Application for space, and for other information, should RECREATION. be made at the office of the Sportsmen’s Association, 377 Broadway. Considering all the difficulties in the way of making a satisfactory light for the wheel, the Ohio Electric Works are certainly to be congratulated on their recent success in their 4 and 3 cell outfits. These lights can- not be jolted out; they throw a light 200 feet, and will run 4 hours on a charge cost- ing 2 cents. The best advertisement is a satisfied customer. Here is an extract from a recent letter, received by the manufactur- ers: “Your 3-cell light is fine on a dark night. It throws a light 200 feet. Every one who has seen it says it is the coming light. I cannot say too much in praise of it.’ Hun- ereds of other letters, just as strong, are on le. This is the way users of the Ohio electric bicycle light are talking. New catalogue, for 1898, now ready. Address, Ohio Elec- tric Works, Cleveland. Mention RECREa- TION. Wm. W. Hart & Co. have recently added - a great curiosity to their already fine col- lection of buffalo heads. It evidently be- longed to a 4 or 5 year old bull, and was cured and mounted in some unknown way, by Indians. The head was simply cut from the animal, close to the jaws, and was never skinned off; but by some process was cured, dried and preserved, meat and all. Eyes were set in the lids, and though, of course, it is somewhat reduced in size, by the drying up of all muscles and cartilage, it presents a fair appearance, aside from be- ing a great curiosity. The head was preserved over 10 years ago, and although exposed to damage by moth, it has remained in perfect condition, proving that some poisoning process has been used. The head is valued at $200. Let me express my thanks for the Syra- cuse gun you sent me, as a premium for a club of subscribers for RECREATION. The gun is a dandy, and as fine a shooter as I ever shot. I have used it constantly this fall, whenever time would permit, and am very much pleased with it. It is gratifying to me to think I got so good a gun for a few hours’ extra work. John G. Randall, Ishpeming, Mich. Every person who subscribes for REc- REATION, or renews his subscription, this year, can get a copy of Mr. W. T. Horn- aday’s delightful book, “The Man Who Became a Savage,” for 50 cents extra. 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MEN’S FURNISHINGS Bicycle and Golf Hose, Silk, Wool, and Merino Underwear, Gloves for Walking and Driving, Hosiery in all Grades, Shirts, Ready-made and to Order, Sweaters, Leggings, Silk Mufflers. LADIES’ Golf Capes, Sweaters, Plain and Fancy, Bicycle Suits, Bicycle Corsets, Shirt Waists, Tam O’Shanter Caps, Cloth and Cotton Outing Suits, Blazers, Belts, Ties, Gauntlet Gloves. 801 BROADWAY NEW YORK xliv THE KLONDYKE COUNTRY. L. L. BALES. The Klondyke region is a succession of high, rolling hills that reach Eastward to the snow covered Rockies, nearly 100 miles away. There are more or less swamps and meadows on the larger tributaries, back from the rivers. The large rivers have dry silk and gravel banks, with many islands, large and small, and more or less timbered. The timber consists of spruce, cottonwood, birch, black alder and willow, and there is some timber on all of the streams.- We often find birch 6 to 8 inches, and spruce and cottonwood I to 2 feet in diameter. The wild pea vines have an edible root, 6 to 8 inches underground. It is dark in color on the outside, white inside, is % inch to I inch in diameter, and tastes like a sweet potato vine. The wild pea vine is usually about a foot high, with pods one inch long, and has 5 or 6 beans inside, which are green and gray speckled. There is also a bunch grass, a red top, a blue joint and plenty of slough grass, in the meadows. There is a cranberry i in that country, sim- ilar to the Norwegian cranberry, that grows all over the hills at the heads of creeks and ravines. The berry is dark red and about the size of the small cranberry of the States. They grow on a bush about a foot high, in clusters, and, cooked with sugar, are all right. There is also a moss cranberry, which is fairly plentiful in certain localities. There is a dwarf blue berry, above timber line, that grows on a low bush, one to 2 inches high. These berries also grow in clusters. The red currant grows on a vine, is tart in taste and of excellent flavor. There is also another berry, similar in ap- pearance to the red currant, that has one flat seed. The berry has a sour, bitter taste. The natives gather large quantities of them, and let them ferment until they have a froth or foam on them that looks like ice cream. They put a finger in this, and draw it through the mouth with a gusto that is childlike. There is also a sort of a wild raspberry, red in color, that grows on a bush, 2 inches high, with 2 leaves. The king salmon ascends the Yukon river and some of its tributaries, as does also the red salmon. They run from July until Sep- tember. There is also a large black or Arc- tic trout in the lakes, that can be caught by deep trolling. The grayling is found in all the rivers and creeks. They take bait read- ily and rise to the fly. The best bait is either salmon eggs or large, black ants. These fish run about one pound in weight, and can be easily seen on the riffles. They run up those streams, in the Rockies, that have glaciers at the head, to spawn. Game is more or less scattered, and migrates from one locality to another. On the Klondyke, Indian, Stuart arid Pelly rivers can be found the moose and caribou, RECREATION. with mountain sheep on the highlands. Mountain goat are found more on the coast ranges. Blue and ruffed grouse are found on the many islands in the river, and in the cover near the streams; also porcupines. The marmot, commonly called the ground og is also found in the higher altitudes. here is the spruce squirrel, similar to the common pine squirrel, also a squirrel like the “ picket pin ground squirrel of the Flat Head valley, Montana. There are plenty of mice, which are very destructive. As you approach the coast range, from the interior, ptarmigans, or white grouse, are plentiful. Of small birds there are the moose bird, blue jay, and the Indian robin. Then come crows, ravens, eagles, and buz- zards, with gulls on the main Yukon; ducks, geese and cranes in endless variety. There are a few woodland caribou, also of the smaller variety, that look like the tame reindeer at Orca station, on Prince William sound. These latter have a white mark be- hind and a short tail. Mountain sheep are plentiful at the head of the Hootalinqua, Pelly and Stuart rivers. The large black wolves are found near the other game. Foxes are scarce except on the high divides. Lynx are plentiful, with a few wolverines, martin, mink, beaver and land otter. Snow shoe rabbits were scarce in the interior, last summer. At times they are very plentiful. Bear are found near the streams. These are the common black bear, and the dif- ferent varieties of the cinnamon. The river valleys are all the way from a few yards in width, to several miles. The tributaries of the Klondyke are 15 to 40 miles in length, with many “pups,” or small creeks, coming in. It is generally | brushy along the streams, and where it is open, the ground is covered with loose rocks of all sizes, which, in turn, are covered with moss. In summer time, the moss is full of water and the walking is bad. The ground thaws from 1 to 2 feet in summer. Bed rock is all the way from 10 to 40 feet deep, and gets deeper as you ap- proach the main stream. There are 5 to 25 feet of black muck above the pay gravel. There are no regular glaciers in the coun- try, except in the Coast range and far up in the Rockies; yet there are places in the valley where, directly under the moss, you can find pure, solid ice. Small glaciers form every winter at the head of the smaller creeks, and disappear in summer. The water in the small streams is not over plen- tiful, and freezes dry in winter. There is from I to 2 feet of snow, with no high winds to speak of, except in the Yukon valley. White or grass quartz is found every- where. The country is rich in gold, anda brother: guide, Frank T. Damstrom, who is one of the latest arrivals over the Dalton trail, from the Klondyke, tells me he saw, in one day’s run, on McDonald’s claim, with half a head of water, 1,200 ounces of gold taken out. RECREATION. 3 xlv A Superb Christmas Gift! ee Net a 3 9 ©) SRA 229 mM Trem 1) My MM H Mj Mh, Min | oi ‘i Ms TEER >, \ is i OL, \ ple” ely tie TLUNYSON, . 3 at smith a | A magnificent collection of the great masterpieces of English literature, including Tennyson, Milton, Thos. a Kempis, Chas. 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We will send on receipt Hof 10c. a sample to any address. ‘ 4 Sceptre, 11b.,$1.30 ; 24 Ib., 40cts., postage paid, Prices of Golden —— CATALOGUE FREE.—— SURBRUG, 159 Fulton Street, New York City.’ RECREATION. xlix 2858 cs = Ine (Ving wt STYLE 7 | Piano as acae | he Te Tee ee You do not have to pay an extravagant price for a first- Class piano eeeaene i + of in justice to your- P self write for prices 2 of the Wing Piano , before you buy cease a\r @ ¢ The Instrumental Attachment # # imitates perfectly the tone of the Mandolin, Guitar, Harp, Zither and Banjo, & giving the effect of an entire orchestra of these instruments playing in concert && with the piano 3 % Ut Ut o Zo We will send this piano, or your choice of four other styles, me SENT ON TRIAL « to any part of the United States On Trial (all freights y paid by us), allow ample time for a thorough examination and trial in the home, and, Be gy ‘if the instrument is at all unsatisfactory, we will take it-back at our own expense. No && 99 conditions are attached to this trial. Weask no advance payment; no deposit. We {g By = yas all freights in advance. os 26 OLD INSTRUMENTS EXCHANGED ip 4 : EASY PAYMENTS ay OUR BOOK should be in the hands of every one who intends to buy a piano. It contains many R valuable hints and instructions, and tells a great many things every buyer ought to know. We will send ~ m it free with our catalogue to any one who writes us, a d West 13th St., N. Y. Cit D2 WING & SON, oree oe hanes 1868 : id iF | RECREATION. Coe Muskoka and THIAIANA) — co “the Pleasure Resorts of... Lakes Resorts Texas and Gulf of Mexico ——“‘é=oOY Reached only by the TAKE Grand Trunk Railway System Is the Paradise for not only hunters, fishermen, and canoe- ists, but also those in search of health, where comfort and pleasure can be obtained economically. The woodland and lake scenery would satisfy thé most critical tourist. Camping outfits can be purchased cheaply, or guides thoroughly acquainted with this region, fully equipped for camping, can be secured readily. Parties can be furnished with names of guides, and by communicating with them, make all necessary arrange- ments in advance. The following fish and game, in season, are to be found in abundance, the variety of which is not surpassed by any other sporting region in the world: Fish.—Bass, pickerel, brook trout, lake trout, white- fish, perch, sunfish, salmon, trout, sturgeon, catfish, herring, and muskalonge. Game.-— Deer, partridge, rabbits, pigeons, ducks,geese, Via CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, or plover, bear, woodcock, snipe, grouse, and moose. A few of the other Principal Resorts.—Andros- ST. LOUIS coggin Lakes, the White Mountains, the salmon re- sorts of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Lake St. John region, the River St. Lawrence, thé | WAGNER BUFFET SLEEPERS ousan Slands. 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